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Mike M (mtwarden) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike M
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Re: for those looking for sub 150 g/m^2 merino shirts the MB ones are made in China, interestingly the Patagonia Merino 1 I have is made in the USA!-kind of encouraging my Pat 1 thus far has been pretty durable (it's been on several 2-3 day tri... |
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Re: Lighter than Patagonia Merino 1? a little lighter looking at the specs, merino 1 is 120 g/m^2, but also has 35% poly as well the MB are a little cheaper ($44 vs $60), I've been waiting about 8 months for Merino 1 to go on s... |
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for those looking for sub 150 g/m^2 merino shirts was perusing Montbell's site a couple of weeks and found some 130 weight "Super Merino LW Shirt" offered in both t-shirt and long sleeve http://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?ca... |
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updated thread updated the original post-echo t-shirts, buff and hat are sold- everything else still available email w/ delivery confirmation should have gone out to everyone (they'll be physically mailed ... |
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hat & buff sold pm's replied hat is sold buff sold |
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FS Patagonia, OR, MH, Montrail, Ibex, Buff- most NEW w/ tags! got a few things to sell Outdoor Research Radiant Hybrid Hoody, Men's Large, grey, 14 oz, new w/ tags $70, now $65 shipped SOLD Outdoor Research Echo long sleeve zip-t, Men's Large, o... |
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Re: neoair noise I agree- not much noise from either the original or xtherm comfort- short of home nothing comes close reliability- my original (wife's as well) is going into it's fourth season w/ not... |
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cash yes you can ask for cash (I think they issue a check) |
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large I'm 6' and 180 I use an Exlight in Large, my other MB garment is the Alpinelight Parka- it's Large as well, thinking about almost all of my upper body garments (Patagonia, Ibex OR, etc)... |
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Re: Re: 20% ^ next time you see a deal like that, shoot me email :) I ended up using my REI 20% coupon and part of dividend on a pair of the new Brooks Grit 2's, if I like them I'll blow the rest of... |
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... |
