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Mike Storesund (mikes) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Is this website anygood? I have not subscribed to this, only taking the 14-day trial. The maps that it offers do not define the actual trails posted, but rather a section of the regional quadrangle. I can get better defini... |
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Re: bring out your dead (stoves) I agree with you Tariqa... the canister stoves create for trash. Then again white gas uses more natural resources. Why not recycle aluminum and create a "Pepsi Can" alcohol stove and burn denature... |
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Re: info from marmot rep. >>>" Despite their listing as a liner, he said it would work better over another bag and would be a tight fit inside most mummy bags."<<< This almost sounds like a contradiction. If it would be ... |
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Re: help me spend my $200 at REI I am in the same boat as Douglas >>>”I've spent thousands of dollars at REI in the last few years, but I don't recommend buying any of the main items there: backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping... |
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Re: Re: Philmont gear selection.. When it comes to being a “bear thing” I do not believe there is any difference in security between a nylon tent and a nylon tarp. The bear will get in there regardless. The “Safe Harbor”... |
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Re: Wind screen for Optimus Crux I have always been leery of placing a windscreen around a canister stove, in fear of it overheating. I don’t like unwanted KABOOM’s! What I have done is made a windscreen out of aluminum flas... |
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Re: Weather Instruments As far as weather instruments go. I have the Vector and a Brunton ADC as well. With my Brunton, I can get the wind speed and wind chill, but I get teased by others when they say “Just get your fi... |
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Re: Seeking Poncho/Tarp help I am 5'6" and use the Oware Poncho/Tarp and have not had any issues with it being too long. It helps to have it cover my pack as well, which sometimes gets more slashing on the back of my legs. Lik... |
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Re: Re: ultralight knife recommendation The Mora Laminated Steel (Swedish) knife ia a straight blade sheath knife that has a full tang 3.75 inch blade, wooden handle and holds an edge very well. With the sheath it weighs 2.5 oz. They al... |
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Re: Does a bear crap in the woods? I thought Mike C. made light of making a natural experience humerous. Come on now, you gotta laugh at the comfort level of Poison Ivy versus Snow. Although Snow might tend to shink some things ;O) ... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Storesund
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Photon Light Proton Personal Flashlight I would give the Proton a 4 out of 5 score primarily because of its high cost ($69). It is an excellent light if you need to do any emergency signaling at night or if you need a high intensity beam fo... |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo I like the simplicity in the concept of the design. It is a combination of bivy sack and single wall tent with plenty of room that weighs in at 25 ounces. The bathtub floor and netting along the floor... |
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ULA H2O Amigo I too am a firm believer in gravity filters. It is a blessing that you can still get filtered water with little effort while you complete some other chore around camp. I have used self made gravity fi... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine I believe each post have their valid points. I believe the general consensus, mine included, is that Beyond Backpacking © is something that should be on every backpacker’s bookshelf. I have read and r... |
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Go Lite Speed I rate this pack a 5. I also have its smaller brother the GoLite Race, which I gave my son. For 2 pounds, not including ... |
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GoLite Breeze I have to say this is not the worst pack I ever had, but close to it. I do like the simplicity, but the straps are just killer. With 18 pounds I can carry on one shoulder and switch sides, but when ... |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) These are great little lights! I have the White, Red and Blue with 2 clips. I wear the White and Red on my lanyard and keep the Blue on a hat clip. The Blue was bought as a joke with the Scouts... H... |
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REI Peak UL I bought these to replace my older / heavier poles. I prefer collapsible poles so I can adjust the height with my tarps and my SMD Lunar Solo. I did the research before buying and was concerned about... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti I had one of these for almost a year. I thought the four pot supports were a great idea and wish more manufacturers would do so. However I had a few issues and thanks to REI return policy I was able t... |
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Brunton Crux I think this stove is the next generation of things to come. With a collapsible burner head, it folds over for 3.1 ounces of ultimate compact ability. The oversized burner head offers a better burn an... |
