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Greg Mihalik (greg23) - BPL Premium Member

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Re: JMT permit questions
From http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wpres.htm "Fax (preferred): Please complete this reservation form [400 kb PDF] on your computer, then print and fax it to 209/372-0739. (You can f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT permits
January 11, 8:00pm

Re: Grand Canyon Permit/planning
You are trying for a permit in the Prime hiking season. It will be tough. You're providing no details about capabilities, intended routes, or duration. That makes it tough to help. If yo...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Grand Canyon Permit/planning
January 11, 7:31pm

Re: Can outside
ooooooo... nothing like a 15 pound cantilever hanging off the back of your pack. Glad it works for you, .... but no thanks.

In GEAR » Empy bear can on the outside, Anyone tried it?
January 08, 8:40pm

Re: Empy bear can on the outside, Anyone tried it?
"I really like the OHM 2.0 but have read may times that it is not bear can friendly." That's odd. I've done the JMT 4 times with a Bearikade in my Ohm. Works fine.

In GEAR » Empy bear can on the outside, Anyone tried it?
January 08, 8:27pm

Re: Befuddled
Picking up a thread that is 2 years old will do that. BTW, a Bearikade Weekender or Expedition will fit in an Ohm just fine. No falderal needed.

In GEAR » Bear Canister Carry Options With Small Packs
January 08, 8:22pm

Re: Sayonara
Folding Wrist Rocket 50 3/8" ball bearings Don't care what the extra weight comes to.

In GEAR » quadcopter/drones for backpacking (the future is coming)
January 07, 9:49pm

Re: My NRS Hydroskins Work
Gaiters, trail runners, hydroskins, and medium weight boot socks is what I use. For me, good to 10°F (this morning) as long as I'm moving fast. Below that I add another liner sock. And I h...

In GEAR » My neoprene socks didn't work.
January 04, 9:29pm

Re: Re: SAR volunteers do not like fines
Would someone go on a trek totally unprepared and then ... "Would someone take even more risk & not seek help to avoid a fine?.... you can bet some people would." Ahhh, Darwin c...

In On the Web » Hiker fined for being unprepared
January 03, 6:00pm

Re: Re: Modifying a Trail Designs 12-10 alcohol stove ?
I've removed the priming pans from all of my 12-10s. They pack better for me that way. In cold weather I fill the stove and then I fill the top rim with alcohol. Easier to light. It works. ...

In GEAR » Modifying a Trail Designs 12-10 alcohol stove ?
January 02, 7:13pm

Re: Teton Crest Trail
Use the Search box to the upper right. Enter - teton crest - get many results .... https://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/trip_report_2010_teton_crest_expedition.html h...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Teton Crest Trail
January 02, 7:43am

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