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Greg Mihalik (greg23) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Hiker, biker, skier.
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All Forum Posts by Greg Mihalik

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Re: Why does being hydrated make you sleep warmer?
"...properly hydrated..." In high intensity performance a 2% deficiency in hydration results in something like a 10% + decrease in output. Laying there in your sleeping bag isn't ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Why does being hydrated make you sleep warmer?
January 24, 9:43am

Re: Pre-Filtering
"Would simply pre filtering through a bio fuel filter work just as well?" Up in BWCA you can clog a filter fast, in optically clear water, due to a particular algae. It is to small to ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Using Alum in the backcountry...calling David Thomas and other science-minded folk
January 22, 7:21am

Re: Popsicle Toes
At "...5'3" and about 115 lbs..." how Does your sleeping bag fit? Is it sized for "petite"? Granted to many clothes could cause compression problems. But to much...

In Multiple Use Gear » Popsicle Toes
January 18, 8:20pm

Re: Re: Popsicle Toes
How high are the blankets piled at home? Seriously. At home, in a motel, visiting friends... cold at night, or fine with a normal amount of bedding? We need more clues...

In Multiple Use Gear » Popsicle Toes
January 18, 10:43am

Re: Re: Southbound...lottery, or first come, first served?
Faxes submitted after 5pm and prior to 7:30 am are processed in Random Order - Lottery. After that, for the remainder of the business day it is first-come-first-served, with phone applications g...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT permits
January 17, 3:20pm

Re: Re: Packrafting, Kickstarter and BPL
Thanks Doug. Even thought I haven't any idea what is being suggested, I should have recognized the setup. Hey, let's play sniper... Take a potshot, feel smug, then whine a bit more.

In Chaff » Packrafting, Kickstarter and BPL
January 16, 8:33pm

Re: Packrafting, Kickstarter and BPL
ah, yes. I know you must have given it hours of consideration, but a descriptive sentence or two might clarify it for the rest of us.

In Chaff » Packrafting, Kickstarter and BPL
January 16, 8:17pm

Re: Re: expired account access
Pay your $25. Brew up a big pot of coffee. Start editing. 'Cause if you don't, you know They will find you and nail...

In Community Support Forum » expired account access
January 15, 8:35pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Grand Canyon Permit/planning
My bad on the Canteen - Stew - $28 Steak - $43 I prefer the stew. But more than the food it is usually a good experience just to rub shoulders with others, talk, and exchange views. Definitel...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Grand Canyon Permit/planning
January 14, 2:44pm

Re: Re: Re: Grand Canyon Permit/planning
Bradley, In that case just go for a walk-in. If you haven't been to the GC do the classics - Bright Angle and Kaibab. Assuming you have the legs for it... Down the Kaibab, which will ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Grand Canyon Permit/planning
January 13, 4:45pm

All Reader Reviews by Greg Mihalik

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Therm-a-Rest Neoair
This rating reflects use below 40° F. For summer use it could go much higher. I have wanted to try the Therm-A-Rest Neoair (72"), hoping it would be both light and warm. I've been thr...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
April 18, 10:35am

Petzl e+LITE
Just to get my experience into this thread here is a ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 02, 7:00pm

Alpkit CarbonLite
Poor packing on my part resulted in a TD 12-10 stove getting a little squashed. I straightened it out as best possible and continued to use it for 8 more days, with no discernable loss of functionali...

In Trekking Poles
June 09, 6:23pm