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All Forum Posts by Mike Maurer

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Ken set a brush fire
Just found this online - http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hwmLOFtvzzrQIEMGPivIGMUtp7EwD97UD3H80 It says Ken set a brush fire to attract attention and that's how they found h...

In BPL.com News and Info » KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA
May 02, 5:39pm

Re: Would like to help in the search
Ryan Knowles, The command post for the search has been set up at Otter Creek Campground at Milepost 60.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in VA. You could go there and be directed on how to help. Mi...

In BPL.com News and Info » KEN KNIGHT IS MISSING ON APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VA
May 02, 6:48am

Golite Inferno Vs. Pata DAS
I dunno gang, For the same 24 oz (and the same price) I could take a really warm Patagonia DAS synthetic Parka with big inside stash pockets. No worries about babysitting the shell, no worries a...

In Editor's Roundtable » GoLite Hooded Inferno Jacket Review
March 05, 6:31am

Spinn cloth as bivy bottom
LK, I am a former Gossamer Gear designer and the fellow who originally brought Spinn to the outdoor industry (the stuff Gossamer, Thru hiker, MLD, etc. use), so I have a ton of experience with i...

In Make Your Own Gear » Spinnaker as bivy bottom
December 24, 6:04pm

Spinn Fabric availability
Hey gang, I'm the chap who discovered the spinn fabric most companies are now using, so I thought I'd chime in. There are some samples back here in the US that are being tested to ensure...

In Make Your Own Gear » eVENT fabric for sale
April 26, 8:50pm

ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
Roleigh, My waist is 33" and I'm 5' 10" so our difference in shape may account for the fit discrepency. I'm sorry that I have no idea if there's an old versus new Thru ...

In GEAR » ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
December 12, 8:25pm

ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
In my original post I was comparing the Thru Hiker jacket to the original, more athletic cut. Mike

In GEAR » ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
December 12, 12:30pm

ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
Hey all, I just got the newer, larger ID eVENT Thru Hiker jacket and wanted to put up a quick post about sizing. We have an XL of the original jacket and now an XL version of the new jacket. Whe...

In GEAR » ID eVENT Thru Hiker Jacket
December 12, 8:53am

Vista HCx use
Alan, Great review - thanks. I picked up this unit a few weeks ago. I'll be in heavy forest this winter doing lots of non trail work, so this unit will be invaluable. FWIW - the lack of down...

In Editor's Roundtable » Garmin eTrex Vista HCx GPS REVIEW
December 12, 8:41am

WTB: BD Mega light
Hey there, Anybody want to sell their Mega Light? I don't need the center pole. maurer at earthlink dot net

In Gear Swap » WTB: BD Mega light
November 26, 1:15am

All Reader Reviews by Mike Maurer

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SnowPeak Gigapower LI
Just got the new LI - 10.4 oz in the bag supplied by Snowpeak. Sets up fast and easy, lights easy. very nice folding system. No beta on gas needed to melt 1 liter of snow. Anyone out there have any fi...

In Stoves - Canister
October 23, 2:46pm

Golite 2006 Reed Pants
I've loved Golite Reeds for years. I added a 9" uretek zip to each leg of my current pair about a year ago and they've been great, and only wigh 4.3 oz (size L). I just picked up a back u...

In Clothing - Raingear
March 12, 7:10am

Montrail CTC (Fusion line) trail low tops
Thanks for the review/heads up. A friend of mine thru hiked the PCT this year, wearing NB's to KM then CTC's for the rest of the trip. He said he wished he'd worn the CTC's every day. ...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
December 11, 7:06am