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Steve Meier (smeier) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me I am in my late-40's and really got interested in backpacking about 10 years ago as a way to have some concentrated time with my boys, now all finishing up high school or in college. I try to get out a few times a year, including a bi-annual trip to Colorado for some of the big stuff. Otherwise I am stuck in the very boring midwest where everything exciting is a good day's drive away.
CityIndianapolis
StateIN
CountryUSA
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+1 on the kupilka
Great thread to see what others are doing. And great post by Craig W. I spent a long time and a lot of money to get a pack weight down below 10 lbs and then thoughtfully added some things back ...

In GEAR » Coffee - carry a mug?
February 22, 11:53am
+1 on SynMat UL 7
"The Exped UL7 is plush, the width is excellent, the fabric is a brushed nylon, soft against the skin." + 1 on the SynMat UL 7, coming from a long-time (former) NeoAir user. The UL 7 ...

In GEAR » Equipment Addition: SynMat UL 7 + XTerm or XLite?
February 21, 8:01am
I like it
I like the frame on the new REI Flash 45. I think it is stiff enough vertically stay comfortable in the 25-30 range but has enough flexibility from side to side that it moves with your stride. I ...

In GEAR » I Take Back Everything I ever said about the REI Flash 45
February 15, 7:23pm
General thoughts
Just some quick observations from my own experience hiking with my wife...if the weather that you'll be hiking in is mostly moderate then consider a quilt for both of you. It's easy to ...

In Gear Lists » New member, new to LW/UL, with a 3-season gear list for a husband and wife
February 12, 4:40pm
Indiana?
I'm in Indy and would travel up to 5 hrs to hit a GGG. Never been to one so curious to see everyone's gear and meet some other BPL'ers. Hope we get it done!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Midwest GGG
February 06, 8:42pm
In Indy
I live in Indianapolis and would travel up to 5 hrs to a GGG. Southern IN has some nice state forests around Brown County. A weekend would be ideal and probably sometime in June, after the kids g...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Where would you like a midwest GGG be held
February 06, 8:38pm
I'm in...
...as long as its not too far away. Never been to one and have been looking forward to it.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Midwest GGG
February 06, 5:09pm
Weight?
What's the weight, all in?

In Gear Swap » FS: Warbonnet traveler hammock
February 03, 12:45pm
Sportiva's
+1 on the Sportiva's. I tried them after reading Skurka's book and really like them. Definitely on the narrow, low volume side.

In GEAR » Shoes for a narrow footed guy
January 31, 11:18am
tulle not worth it
To go as light as you're thinking you likely need to go to tulle, which you can buy at any big box fabric store. You could either sew it or simply drape it over you, using a hang of some kind ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Small bug netting plans/ideas?
January 30, 8:47pm

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