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Diplomatic Mike (MikefaeDundee) - BPL Guest

My Locale Under a bush in Scotland
About Me I've hiked, climbed and backpacked for over 30 years, mostly in the Scottish Highlands. I used to run distance, and adventure races. Injuries have curtailed that. I'm 'into' anything outdoor orientated. Wildlife watching is a favourite past-time.
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Re : Fording Footwear
I wear Inov8 295's. I also carry Rocky Goretex socks. My routine for river crossings is to remove my socks and cross wearing the shoes. On the other side i dry my feet then replace my socks. Th...

In GEAR » Fording Footwear
April 22, 1:23am

Why?
Why? I'm in my late 40's, and have been hiking in the hills since i was a kid. My 'sleeping gear' on an overnight fishing trip then was 2 garbage sacks. I would pull one over my le...

In Philosophy & Technique » WHY?
April 21, 11:14am

Re : Cross trainers are for softies.
The Roman army (and others) could average over 20 miles a day, for weeks at a time, wearing leather sandals with a metal studded sole. That was carrying a heavy weapon load. No cushioning in those ...

In On the Web » Myths about Expensive Cross-Training Shoes
April 20, 11:22am

Re : Gear freakiness
I've bought the same item of clothing in different colors. My justification was that one would be better for stealth camping, and the other brighter one would be good for winter if i ever neede...

In GEAR » Gear in "Tough Times"
April 16, 3:44pm

Re : PRLU's
"Mike are you a member of the Right Brigade from boston?" That one went right over my head Jesse! I'm from Dundee, Scotland. :) I remember seeing the Buzzcocks at a local venue....

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
April 16, 3:33pm

Re : Gear in tough times
I would say i'm a minimalist in most ways, apart from gear collecting. I just can't bring myself to let any gear go. I always make excuses. I seem to have a shelter for every month of the...

In GEAR » Gear in "Tough Times"
April 16, 3:17pm

Re : Punk lovers and more and more
This thread has made me all nostalgic. The Damned, New Rose is a blast from the past.:)

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
April 16, 2:41pm

Re : Shrink wrap
Probably different stuff. The shrinkwrap we use at work has nothing like the strength of the polycro i use as a groundsheet. If you want larger pieces of polycro, look for double glazing film at yo...

In Make Your Own Gear » Shrink wrap
April 16, 1:01pm

Re : Punk lovers and more
The Skids were a quality band, Ken. Yankee Dollarwas probably there best known track. Richard Jobson is now a TV presenter. Sadly, Stuart Adamson, who later formed another great band, Big Country, ...

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
April 16, 11:39am

Re : The Rezillos
Yeah, i remember The Rezillos Ken. Faye Fife, the lead singer lived a few miles from me. Saw them play a couple of times. They weren't nasty enough for me then! :)

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
April 16, 12:33am

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