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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: RE: Chlorine Dixode pills?
How long had you had them?

In Philosophy & Technique » Chlorine Dixode pills?
October 03, 8:35pm

Re: Heatsheet as rain wrap?
Tape won't work except for maybe masking tape or the low-tack painters kind. You'll destroy the LDPE material trying to remove most tapes. Ryan's idea of tape on tape should work though...

In GEAR » Heatsheet as rain wrap?
September 22, 8:53pm

Re: bears and teeth
That's what I needed to know. I'll miss the bacon rub though. Thanks.

In Philosophy & Technique » After-dinner hygiene in bear country?
September 16, 7:46pm

Re: Bear hanging from aspen/firs
I do have an opsak inside the sil bag. If you did look at the video I did for your contest, you saw I've apparently gotten lucky so far with critters getting to my food. Or the opsak works. :P

In Philosophy & Technique » Bear hanging from aspen/firs
September 16, 1:44pm

Need rec for red & white LED headlamp
I'm looking for a lighter headlamp with both red (what I use most) & white LEDs. My current one has "failed" on me twice now with the switch somehow getting slid to an ON position...

In GEAR » Need rec for red & white LED headlamp
September 15, 8:45pm

Inov-8 Roclite 315 soles
With less than 200 miles on them, the soles of my shoes have delaminated in several places. Not only the black vibram but there's a white layer under that that has come loose in a sizable secti...

In GEAR » Inov-8 Roclite 315 soles
September 15, 8:38pm

After-dinner hygiene in bear country?
My bear hanging question along with the bear encounters that had occurred just prior to my arrival got me to thinking of other related issues such as "Is it better for your mouth to smell like...

In Philosophy & Technique » After-dinner hygiene in bear country?
September 15, 8:17pm

Bear hanging from aspen/firs
I'm curious what type of bear hanging techniques you use below treeline when suitable trees aren't plentiful. I had planned to get an Ursack for my Rockies trip this year, but didn't ha...

In Philosophy & Technique » Bear hanging from aspen/firs
September 15, 8:13pm

Re: Complete Newbie Help
Landon, Good advice so far. Definitely start by car camping or in your back yard until you're well familiar with your gear and what works for your boys at various temps. You can go backpacking...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Complete Newbie Help
September 14, 6:40am

Re: Easy, Lightweight, Low-Maintenance, non-Boil Bag meals - Need your Ideas
I usually base my meals loosely off of the recipes found at Trailcooking.com. They have a no-cook section.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Easy, Lightweight, Low-Maintenance, non-Boil Bag meals - Need your Ideas
September 13, 6:50pm

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