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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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Etrex 20 and Birdseye Imagery...
The accuracy of a GPS is always a bit subjective, so I'll explain what I meant by saying the Etrex 20 was more accurate than my Vista Hcx. The track log that I record is what I use for def...

In GEAR » Garmin Etrex Vista HCx
February 16, 2:21pm

Don't bother...
I own the Etrex Vista Hcx and while it's good, it's old technology. I have had the Etrex20 for a few months and have tested it side by side with the Vista and can honestly say that for t...

In GEAR » Garmin Etrex Vista HCx
February 16, 11:14am

cell phone-- bringin' it?
>> My partner was the photographer on the trip I posted pictures from << I really like this idea Tom and my long time hiking partner packs some serious photographic equipment on our ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » cell phone-- bringin' it?
February 15, 6:20pm

I will now...
Interesting that both Nick and Tom have both posted some great pictures recently and I'm betting their cameras are heavier than their phone. Technology rules, right guys? I agree that each o...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » cell phone-- bringin' it?
February 15, 1:43am

Parents: Are you doing all you can to raise a hiking buddy?
It worked for me! I didn't really work at it so much as just do my own thing and always let them know that they were welcome to join me. I think if I had forced them to come, it may have ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Parents: Are you doing all you can to raise a hiking buddy?
February 12, 2:43am

Burn compression
Ron put three side compression straps on my Burn and they've been great. Really helps me off load gear (my tent) when the food load gets larger on longer trips. I sometimes just use the t...

In GEAR » Burn compression
February 11, 1:22am

I need a new pack
You seem to be asking a lot. If you are looking for a really versatile pack, the Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 (Granite Gear's replacement for the Vapor Trail) may be worth looking at. I would ...

In GEAR » I need a new pack
February 08, 12:08am

lightweight eye mask...
Although it drives my hiking partners crazy (they rise with the sun), I like to sleep in and an eye mask allows me to keep snoozing well after sun-up. I use this one: http://dreamessentials.c...

In GEAR » lightweight eye mask?
February 03, 6:33pm

MLD Newt...
You didn't mention what kind of trip you will use the Newt for. It would be fine with your base weight if you were just planning a weekend trip, but with the Newt's roll top and no bot...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Question About Pack Size
February 02, 1:13am

Water Purification
>> I dont know if I could have had a bug that didnt manifest for two whole weeks from not treating water << The incubation period for Giardia is 7-14 days.

In Philosophy & Technique » Thru Hike Water Purification
January 30, 12:14am

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