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Ike Jutkowitz (Ike) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Central Michigan
About Me Grew up in the Adirondacks, with my first backpacking experiences on the Northville-Placid Trail. Avid fly fisherman and runner, occasional rock climber and mountain biker. Now living in Michigan which has put a damper on vertical endeavors.
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@Ken
Ken, Sorry to hear about your troubles. I just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself, Ike

In Gear Swap » ***FS MT. HARDWEAR ETHERAL FTX ICE PARKA***
November 08, 8:48am
stretchwoven
For midwest winters, I like something a little warmer than the rock guides or columbia titanium pants I wear during the remainder of the year. I use a light stretch woven outer(patagonia guides) wi...

In GEAR » Cooler weather bottoms systems
November 07, 11:09am
re: A resource for things that bite or sting
Welcome to Michigan. The only ones you really have to watch out for here are the bipeds...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A resource for things that bite or sting
November 05, 1:35pm
re: overboots
They are basically a neoprene bootie with a rubberized sole and a foam insert. As Mary says, they are very packable. I have the regular height version which weighs just over a pound for the pair, s...

In Winter Hiking » Winter footwear? I'm befuddled.
November 05, 12:25pm
re: winter footwear
+1 on those article recommendations. They are both awesome. My approach: For light snow- liner sock, (+/- VBL), med weight wool sock, sealskin goretex sock, MT101 trail runner, OR rocky mountai...

In Winter Hiking » Winter footwear? I'm befuddled.
October 28, 8:29am
re: foot care
Once I found a footwear combo that fit well, I haven't needed much of a strategy. No more blisters or calluses. Injinji performance lightweight crew socks, merrills trail gloves wide. Great ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What Is Your Foot Care Regime?
October 28, 8:14am
re: vapor trail pack, pfd
Pack sold. Rest still available

In Gear Swap » Vapor Trail (reg), Astral v8 paddling vest, cosmetically challenged rock guides (31 waist)
October 28, 7:53am
re: quilt width
Everyone's probably got a different definition of what is acceptable. My quilt is a variable taper, 54" at the widest, and I personally wouldn't want to fuss with something narrower wh...

In GEAR » Quilt width for a side sleeper
October 25, 1:27pm
Winter layering
What initiated this thread was that old RJ article describing a 3 layer system consisting of vapor-rise, softshell jacket, and large synthetic puffy. Got me wondering if I was missing something. Is...

In Winter Hiking » What is your winter layering system?
October 25, 8:23am
(All sold) Vapor Trail (reg), Astral v8 paddling vest, cosmetically challenged rock guides (31 waist)
Granite gear vapor trail pack, regular torso, med hipbelt. Given to me as a replacement for one that I wore out. Hasn't seen much use. Some discoloration and a pinpoint snag on bottom. Otherwis...

In Gear Swap » Vapor Trail (reg), Astral v8 paddling vest, cosmetically challenged rock guides (31 waist)
October 25, 8:14am

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