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Michael Ray (topshot) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me Middle aged hiker (rarely so far) that wants to encourage his 15 yo Scout and his 6 yo brother to backpack lightweight.
StateIndiana
My Website URLhttp://www.youtube.com/user/topshotrhit
My PDF Gear ListMaroon Bells - August 2011

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Re: Bug tent
Thanks for the kind words, Phillip. I was pretty much in your shoes 3+ years ago when I also found this site. I second a tarptent if bugs are a major concern. I use a Lunar Duo anytime I am not ...

In Backpacking Light with Scouts » Lightweight Scouting Dissertation
September 11, 8:36pm
Re: UltimateHike for cancer
> Each hiker commits to raising $2500, backed by their own credit card. Ah, didn't know it was that steep. I saw the $100 registration that would be put toward the goal. Maybe next year I...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » UltimateHike for cancer
August 06, 8:05pm
UltimateHike for cancer
I just happened to find out about this and saw no mention of it here. While 28+ miles would be a personal challenge for me, I can't make either date near me this year, but it seems like a cool ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » UltimateHike for cancer
August 05, 1:18pm
Re: Columbia
> Ex-officio has been doing it for years, they don't make that claim. Oh, yes, they do. Direct from their site: "Treated with Permethrin, BugsAway clothing and gear is effective thro...

In GEAR » Clothing: Insect Shield Bug Off vs Permitheon Sprayed On Yourself
July 26, 4:47am
Re: Re: Here's my MYOG Jam frame
> Sam--do you carry a thin CCF to protect your inflatable? I just fold up a 1/8" Gossamer Gear Thinlight and use it as a frame for light loads (up to 20-25 pounds) and then use it to protec...

In GEAR » Best practice consensus: adding a frame for Jam?
June 19, 6:32am
Re: Re: gaiters...are they needed?
> or perhaps you are hiking along the Lost Coast Trail and you have a million little black pebbles trying to get into your shoes. Hmmm... maybe I should invest in some if my son agrees to do ...

In GEAR » gaiters...are they needed?
June 15, 6:40am
Re: GoLite 20% coupon
On its way, John.

In Gear Deals » GoLite 20% coupon
June 14, 4:44pm
GoLite 20% coupon
I've got a code that expires the 17th. First BPL Member to PM can claim it.

In Gear Deals » GoLite 20% coupon
June 14, 3:08pm
Re: Please help me make ridges in my Fosters pot.
From my comment on that video 5 months ago: "... small round head screws could be placed into a thin piece of wood at the desired spacing (maybe marking off 0.5, 1, 1.5 & 2 C) so you i...

In Make Your Own Gear » Please help me make ridges in my Fosters pot.
May 22, 9:15pm
Re: Tarp for a newbie?
See this thread for ideas on the cheapest decent tarp I know of.

In GEAR » Tarp for a newbie?
May 20, 10:41am

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