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Mike M (mtwarden) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike M
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surface I would think the surface your hiking would be one of the largest factors (if not the largest) in foot "comfort"; most of the hiking I do is on rough, rocky surfaces and moderate cushioni... |
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Giga Gold the SP Gold lists 85% Iso-butane, not N-butane http://www.snowpeak.com/gigapower-fuel-250-gold-gp-250g.html maybe their old red can stuff had N-butane in it?????? |
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rain jacket Julia- it's going to be hard to fulfill criteria #2, even w/ pit zips rain jacket just don't breath that well having said that, a light rain jacket that should meet #1 is the NF Triumph-... |
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esbit that's an interesting design, very compact :) |
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windpro for winter use I'd agree- look at the windpro, but from what I'm gathering he's anticipating 20 degrees to be the very coldest they would encounter- in the Sierras that probably fits th... |
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canister stove I'd agree that to begin with a canister stove makes the most sense- check the Snow Peak Giga for starters- a easy to use, trouble free stove- that is pretty light to boot for boil in the bag... |
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merino 1 Patagonia Merino 1- thin & light, but has a little syn mixed in that seems to help w/ durability not "bomber" by any stretch, but as durable as light merino as I've found |
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mid agreed w/ the mid choice for versatility- simply choose the right size from the very small (solomid)- to the larger (supermid) |
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lightning another weekend bump |
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blizzard bag looks like the blizzard bag might be a little warmer- the AMK is rated to 50 degrees (it's waterproof as well), but weighs in at half the weight ~ 185 grams |
All Reader Reviews by Mike M
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Petzl e+LITE I thought I had added my review earlier on this lamp, but hadn't :) I've been very impressed w/ this diminutive lamp- if you're looking for a lamp for hours of night travel- this isn'... |
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Black Diamond Carbon Cork @ 16 oz (pair) these are certainly heavier than some of the UL offerings, but still relatively light the FlickLock is about as solid of a adjustment as I've seen for trekking poles- I'm sur... |
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ULA Ohm not sure why it's listed with the frameless packs, while not a robust frame- the carbon fiber/derlin frame is certainly a frame and definitely helps w/ the load capacity of this pack anywho- th... |
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Montrail Sabino Trail My first pair are over a year old now w/ ~ 500 backpacking/trail running miles- there is some light fraying here and there, but overall are still in very good condition. I've never had a hot spot... |
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Dirty Girl Gaiters I'd probably go 4.5 just because of the needed velcro, but I like these enough I wanted to round up. They are breathable, they are light and they do a great job of keeping stuff out of your sho... |
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Osprey Talon 22 double post- whoops :) |
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Osprey Talon 22 The Talon is a very full featured pack, that carries like a dream (w/ reasonable loads). I use it for snowshoeing day trips and it swallows up the gear- shovel, bivy, down parka, etc I love the be... |
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Wet Fire Fire Starting Tinder I'm a little redundant w/ fire starting stuff (boy scout in me I guess)- the wetfire tinders are my "if I absolutely need to start a fire" tinder. they will even burn in water or on sno... |
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Smartwool Beanie my Smartwool beanie makes into both my day pack and multi-day trips, light weight, warm, takes up almost no space- I don't go anywhere w/o it going on two years and it still looks/fits great |
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Moosejaw the company I've made numerous transaction with moosejaw and they have always been smooth and hassle free. their staff is knowledgable and they frequently have the best prices on gear I do have one smal... |
