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Mike W (skopeo) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale British Columbia
About Me I enjoy fly fishing, backpacking and hiking... and although my pace has slowed down a little over the years, I find that I'm not in such a hurry anymore anyway.
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All Forum Posts by Mike W

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MYOG Inflatable PFD - Progress Journal
Dan - I'd be interested in seeing photos of the vest in action if/when you get up the nerve to pool test it. I have a variety of floatation devices that I've acquired over the years a...

In Packrafting » MYOG Inflatable PFD - Progress Journal
May 06, 3:58pm

What you would do? - Sweeper Q / Initial Trip Report
Dan - Thanks for posting this, your story totally freaked me. The odds of slipping through a strainer and coming out relatively unscathed are not great, I'm glad you were one of the lucky ones...

In Packrafting » What you would do? - Sweeper Q / Initial Trip Report
May 04, 1:18am

NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
This is nonsense. You are not "beta testers" you are consumers. You do not have the metrics to perform beta testing on these products. Just because the reflective surface is peeling...

In GEAR » NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
May 02, 10:51am

Bears bears bears
The bear attack statistics are for bear attacks in general not just for backpackers. Injuries from bear attacks include people working in the woods (loggers, miners etc.) and other sports like f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bears bears bears
April 26, 5:53pm

to rain pant or not?
I always carry rain pants, they are a great multi-use item. The obvious is that they keep me dry in the pouring rain and when walking through wet brush on over-grown trails. They are a good win...

In GEAR » to rain pant or not?
April 26, 12:34am

Eagle...
That's an amazing (high quality) video! Once again, not light weight backpacking but I was out fishing with my son who took this video of a Hungry Eagle We noticed the Eagle began watch...

In Fishing » Osprey Catching fish
April 21, 1:19am

Backpacking Internet Access
If you want to see how much data your netbook will chew up using RDP, try using a USB modem as most companies will have a user web page that tracks your data usage very accurately. Working for a ...

In GEAR » Backpacking Internet Access
April 17, 9:01pm

Backpacking Internet Access
This company can set you up with everything you need (including and satellite optimized laptop) Looks like a lot of gear to pack along though. http://www.groundcontrol.com/BGAN.htm

In GEAR » Backpacking Internet Access
April 17, 10:53am

Backpacking Internet Access
Data costs don't have to be high or slow. Use an RDP (remote desktop) connection to connect to your servers in your office (or to your office computer) and you will only be transferring a scre...

In GEAR » Backpacking Internet Access
April 17, 1:07am

GPS Tracker + Displays Co-Ordinates - Does it Exist?
Smart phones all have built in GPS's so coordinate viewing is simple. The GPS app looks just like any other GPS. Many of the apps also allow you to download maps so that you can view your map...

In GEAR » GPS Tracker + Displays Co-Ordinates - Does it Exist?
April 16, 1:58pm

All Reader Reviews by Mike W

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Mountain Laurel Designs Burn (2010)
I've had my MLD Burn for a while now and find it very easy to give this pack top marks in all categories. I was looking for a good weekend pack (2-3 day duration) and was having a tough time findi...

In Backpacks - Frameless
June 19, 6:04pm