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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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All Forum Posts by Mike W

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Has anyone ~actually~ measured boil times of wide vs. narrow pot?
I did some tests with my son's MSR Titan Kettle (wide profile) vs my Snow Peaks Mini-Solo (tall, narrow profile). I don't have the specs on wall diameter or anything like that but they are...

In Philosophy & Technique » Has anyone ~actually~ measured boil times of wide vs. narrow pot?
December 28, 8:01pm

Best of 2011...
2011 was the first time I tried my hand at a couple of MYOG projects. Surprisingly (considering my lack of skill at the sewing machine), they ended up being my favorites for 2011. 1) I sewed ...

In GEAR » 2011 Backpacking Light Reader Picks
December 28, 7:47pm

Too bright...
I bought a blaze orange rain jacket a few years back and really liked it. I figured the high visibility would be good if things went wrong. Unfortunately, I ruined every photograph that I was in...

In GEAR » Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
December 28, 2:29am

Navigation and trip planning advise
Cullen - I almost always carry a GPs on my outings but rarely use it for navigation when I'm hiking/backpacking. You should continue to do your trip planning with good maps and trail guide...

In GEAR » Navigation and trip planning advise
December 27, 1:12am

Catch and Release
Stephen - Fisheries management in British Columbia has been managing their fish stocks in this manner (like wildlife management) for quite a while now. There are set quotas for various specie...

In Fishing » Catch and release
December 24, 2:00pm

Fish stocks...
David - It's hard for me to hear your story as it's all too familiar to me. I've been fishing for over 50 years and have watched many wild fisheries like yours change into fishe...

In Fishing » Catch and release
December 24, 12:28am

Tenkara and barbed or barbless hooks
Something to consider when you are fishing far from home... barbless is not only better for the fish but better for you as well. Stuff happens, and if you end up with a hook in you, you will appr...

In Fishing » Tenkara and barbed or barbless hooks
December 18, 1:20am

Treating chronic leg/back pain
I've suffered back pain on and off for 35 years and have found that stretching (and keeping active) is what keeps my back functioning at a level that allows me to continue to "play". ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Treating chronic leg/back pain
December 17, 2:17am

gortex socks...
I like my Rocky gortex socks but I use them differently than most people on this thread. I don't mind walking with wet feet but in camp I want my feet to be dry. I carry the Rocky gorte...

In GEAR » gortex in shoes
December 14, 2:09pm

"a bit more..."
This is beginning to sound a bit like the Greek Chorus! "Whatever the situation, you should NOT be sharing your prescription drugs..." How very altruistic! Frankly, my hiking partn...

In GEAR » First Aid Kit and a bit more...
December 06, 12:53am

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