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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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How you look when you go backpacking...
@Randy I think you just proved what I had hoped wasn't true...I guess I am just an old fisherman because I like your hat! :(

In Philosophy & Technique » How you look when you go backpacking...
March 09, 8:24pm

Ugly Hats...
>> Something that doesn't make look like a stereotypical old fisherman. << Hey! What's wrong with fishing hats? Being one of those stereotypical old fisherman, I have to sa...

In Philosophy & Technique » How you look when you go backpacking...
March 09, 2:47pm

How you look when you go backpacking...
For me it's a case of finding something that works and staying with it (and it's pretty drab). I have purchased multiple pairs of the same garments (even the same colour) and have worn the...

In Philosophy & Technique » How you look when you go backpacking...
March 09, 12:54am

Windshirt suggestions...
You have to watch it with Montane if you want to wear it over a down jacket. I bought my first Featherlite Smock several years ago and it's been an amazing jacket. I can easily wear it over...

In GEAR » Windshirt suggestions?
March 08, 9:54am

Giardia
The biggest mistake people make is looking at water sources as a whole when it comes to Giardia and other bugs. It's not an all or nothing scenario. A small section of a stream or lake can ca...

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 08, 12:49am

Watershoes
I usually just take my socks off and wear my shoes across. I continue to walk without socks for about 10-15 minutes to allow the shoes to drip dry a bit and then put the socks back on. In mesh sh...

In GEAR » Watershoes?
March 07, 6:25pm

Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60
>> So you agree then. << Absolutely, if that makes you feel better and allows this thread to get back on track, you win! Miguel and/or Aaron - Any comments regarding the new wa...

In GEAR » Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Arrived!
March 05, 12:53pm

Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60
>> I do wish your posts were about 1/3 as long and 1/2 as verbose but that is my issue. << Yes, you are correct David, that is your issue. Miguel, thanks for responding (at length...

In GEAR » Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Arrived!
March 05, 11:46am

Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60
Miguel - I've been waiting for the Crown VC 60 to arrive at my local retailer so that I can compare it to the heavier (but adjustable) Blaze AC 60. I will be replacing my Vapor Trail this ...

In GEAR » Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Arrived!
March 04, 11:24pm

GPS with satellite image
This BPL Thread has some information about Garmin's Birdseye imagery. Several Garmin GPS units support this imagery which is downloadable and viewable on both your computer and GPS.

In GEAR » GPS with satellite image
March 01, 9:39am

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