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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland
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Thanks Sam! Huge thanks Sam! Just so y'know - This book was fun to do. I worked hard to keep it as sparse as possible, I wanted it short and simple. I went thru the text and compulsively used my word pr... |
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"trad" vs UL Just so y'know, my definition of "traditional" backpacking is based on my work at NOLS. That usually means elaborate tents and equally elaborate cooking for both dinner in the evening... |
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Golly (i'm blushing) George - Do you wanna be my publicist? |
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RIght on! RIght on! Your list looks great! A - You can repackage your aquamira in smaller bottles. B - there are lighter headlamps. C - NIX the phone and charger. D - NIX the 2x gaitoraid bottles... |
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the little plastic ring on the water bottle. Ha! About the act of trimming off the little plastic ring on the water bottle. Whew - I am deeply relieved that nobody is rolling their eyes - or at least addmiting it! As I state in the ... |
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feedback and insights 68 Sierra Designs Vapor Light 2 XL Tent - NIX and use a TARP, (save approx 58 oz.) 2.7 Gossamer Gear Plastic Ground Cloth ---------- NIX! (save 2.7 oz) 1.5 Sit Pad ---------- NIX!(save 2.7 oz... |
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Not to state the obvious, but... Not to state the obvious, but just go down the weight side of the list and TAKE ONLY THE ABSOLUTELY LIGHTEST OTION. And then leave behind anything that is NOT ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL! Do that, ... |
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thanks! 1) No, I don't use trekking poles, but when I drew the sketch for the cover, I did it at first without trekking poles, and it felt a little empty. i added the trekking pose simply because I tho... |
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reply / feedback Golite Jam2 2009 version ------ A dependable "entry" pack into the lightweight camping mindset. compactor bag ------- available at any grocery store. About 4 bucks for a box of 5. ... |
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everybody take a deep breath! Yikes - Did I start the "creepy" thing here? I sure hope I didn't talk too plainly. I teach for NOLS and I have had to talk with a lot of women students over the last 17 or so year... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Clelland
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Leatherman Juice S2 Multitool 4.3 ounces? Uhhhg! |
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Hefty Trash Compactor Bag as LINER BAG Hefty Trash Compactor Bags 18 Gal. (68 L) Size 2 Ft. 1 3/4 x... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie A perfect Bar. |
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Patagonia DAS Parka I am chiming in and giving the DAS a low grade of 3. It is NOT a lightweight piece of gear! It's a porker, and should be refered to as such on the BPL site. 29 ounces? Thats 1 pound 13 ounce... |
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Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody This is a nice layer, but expensive. It doesn't get a 5 because of its high price. It's basically lightweight long underwear, but with a hood. The fabric is a little bit slippery and stretc... |
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Hardware store SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE The standard hardware store little single edge razor blade is the simplest and lightest thing I've found - ever. Nice and sharp, easy to use - and LIGHT! They weigh 0.1 ounces! Buy a little... |
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Javette Coffee I think these are very good. Not quite as good as fresh brewed - but a good substitute. That's why it gets a 4 and not a 5. Superior (even if only a little) to Java Juice. Here's how I thin... |
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Petzl e+LITE Also - THe RED light option is really nice. I find I use it a lot to save batteries. It works great for ALMOST any purpose in the dark. Go ahead and try using it exclusivly. The red light really w... |
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GoLite Hut 1 I've used the GoLite Hut 2 (a little bigger) in the winter. It's fine. It takes a little extra time to adjust it so it's nice and tight. Ryan - hey, give a review after you get out o... |
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GU Energy Gel Hey - Make yer own in bulk. Cheeep and works great. HOMEMADE GOO ============= I've been using a form of homemade sports gel, and it's been really successful - and I have a circle o... |
