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Michael Ray (topshot) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me Middle aged hiker (rarely so far) that wants to encourage his 15 yo Scout and his 6 yo brother to backpack lightweight.
StateIndiana
My Website URLhttp://www.youtube.com/user/topshotrhit
My PDF Gear ListMaroon Bells - August 2011

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Re: Bear bagging and rain.. (drawcord bags)
I'm another that uses an OPSAK inside a stuff sack. I'm curious why some of your apparently dry food was not packaged into ziplocs.

In GEAR » Bear bagging and rain.. (drawcord bags)
January 20, 9:28am

Primus Omni-fuel
Dave, Here's a review from a BPL member. The other popular choice for multiple liquid fuels is the MSR XGK-EX. If you want it to do canisters also the Brunton/Optimus Vapor AF is the only o...

In Philmont » Stoves at Philmont
January 20, 8:34am

Re: Scouting paper
Ernie, PM me if there are things I should change or add for your climate down there. I'd like to expand it for all the lower 48.

In GEAR » What is the most "packable" synthetic sleeping bag?
January 20, 7:57am

Re: Pack Dry Times
Since I advocate not using pack covers and just use a liner, I think it would be useful to know what CHARACTERISTICS would lead to excessive water retention. That would include fabrics, of course, ...

In GEAR » Pack Dry Times
January 19, 10:29am

Re: Gear thoughts so far
I have a Pinnacle and it's really worked well for me. I can do simple overnights or go out for 2 weeks if I want. I wanted one pack to everything though I didn't have the "live out of&...

In Gear Lists » Starting out.
January 19, 7:22am

Re: What is the most "packable" synthetic sleeping bag?
Since most inexpensive bags will not be accurately rated, I agree with your 30 degree target. Otherwise, a 40-45 would be enough for FL unless you would be doing winter trips up north. The paper...

In GEAR » What is the most "packable" synthetic sleeping bag?
January 19, 6:52am

Re: Progress so far
Be sure to check out the Trip Report Index. My point was more about acclimating to the altitude. Some people need a day or two to alleviate the headaches, nausea, etc that can come from going to...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best one week hike in lower 48
January 19, 6:45am

Re: Re: Cottage gear exposure
> You might also consider going with two compression straps rather than one in the dead middle of the pack. I see you're not a member, but the recent series of articles on frameless packs...

In GEAR » Cottage gear exposure
January 19, 6:32am

Re: Tape adhesive / Pics
Nick, I was more concerned about whether there may be anything nasty released if it burned. I'd guess not since it's used inside homes though nowhere near the temps or direct flame that sh...

In Make Your Own Gear » Paint your pot black and add fins. It works!
January 19, 6:04am

Re: Iced up goggles.
What was different between your setup and that of your wife and son who apparently had no issue?

In Winter Hiking » Iced up goggles.
January 19, 5:49am

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