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Greg Mihalik (greg23) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Colorado
About Me Hiker, biker, skier.
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All Forum Posts by Greg Mihalik

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Sleeping Bag Baffle Direction
Just wondering why baffles run Across the body versus head to foot. It seems that for a quilt, head to foot baffles would provide a better seal at the pad than would cross-body baffles. The...

In Make Your Own Gear » Sleeping Bag Baffle Direction
February 10, 9:58pm

Re: MYOG: AlpineMid
Thom, Be proud! It looks very clean, stable, an spacious. Very nice job - to both of you.

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG: AlpineMid (SoloMid)
February 10, 8:40am

Re: Spectra Cord
Evan, Something else to consider with Spectra is it's small size. If you do manage to get knots in it very nimble finger nails are needed to get them out. If it's cold and the fingers ...

In GEAR » AirCore 1 Spectra Accessory Cord
February 10, 7:04am

Re: MSR Nano
This material doesn't wet out very easily. For instance, when used to wipe down the inside of a tent it behaves more like a squeegee than a sponge. A bandana works better, and dries faster, ...

In GEAR » MSR Nano
February 10, 6:55am

Re: New Muv purifier
Gee.... maybe give a few more clues....

In GEAR » New Muv purifier
February 09, 7:05pm

Re: Two mats combos
I use a generic CCF on top of a BA Clearview. I have two 'loops' of 1/2" grosgrain that hold things together. The slicker surface of my generic lets me roll around without dragging...

In GEAR » Two mats combos
February 09, 7:32am

Re: Day trip emergency gear suggestions?
Did you tell someone where you were going and when you'd be back? If not you might be out there a long time. Given your scenario and that I Did tell someone my plans, I drop into Wait and S...

In GEAR » Day trip emergency gear suggestions?
February 08, 7:40pm

Re: Poles
Nick - Although I am almost 60, my knees and joints are in solid shape.., You might not think so, but they are being worked. If you plan to be hiking at 70 they are a good investment. Especial...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Trekking Poles - Do I need them? (sorry long thread)
February 08, 6:46pm

Re: Thanks a lot
You are quite welcome. Thank You for the locations. Now, off to the world atlas.

In GEAR » Shangri-La 3 vs Luxe Minipeak II
February 08, 8:46am

Re: In-line Carbon Filters for Hydration Systems
"One caveat for the Frontier Pro: connecting the Platypus hydration tube to the filter's intake nipple works fairly well -- but I wish it could be tighter (or more snug)." Several ...

In GEAR » In-line Carbon Filters for Hydration Systems
February 08, 8:44am

All Reader Reviews by Greg Mihalik

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Therm-a-Rest Neoair
This rating reflects use below 40° F. For summer use it could go much higher. I have wanted to try the Therm-A-Rest Neoair (72"), hoping it would be both light and warm. I've been thr...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
April 18, 10:35am

Petzl e+LITE
Just to get my experience into this thread here is a ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 02, 7:00pm

Alpkit CarbonLite
Poor packing on my part resulted in a TD 12-10 stove getting a little squashed. I straightened it out as best possible and continued to use it for 8 more days, with no discernable loss of functionali...

In Trekking Poles
June 09, 6:23pm