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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland
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trail runners = GOOD! If the pack weights are kept VERY low, trail runners are far better than boots. From anecdotal evidence, boots seem to cause MORE injuries. |
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Right On! Excellent! |
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A GREAT LINE "Do you come here often?" |
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weight of TYVEC can be zero. Take the weight of the TYVEC to zero. Don't use anything, it's a tent with a floor right? Just take a few extra seconds to clean out any pointy sticks or rocks, you'll be fine. |
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ask around I am unclear of your issue, but any seamstress in any town will be able to help. Ask at your local gear shop. They'll know someone with sewing skills. |
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1.6 PPPPD Don't go over 1.6 PPPPD. Anything more and you'll have leftovers. Make sure your diet is mostly high calorie stuff. You'll be fine. |
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PPPPD 1.4 is a good starting point. I can't factor in the calories, it just makes me so confused. I stick only to the weight, easier for me. Temper that with your own needs. You eat a lot, and you... |
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feedback / insights - Replace the tarp-tent with a true tarp. Save OVER A POUND! - Get a lighter sleeping pad! Save OVER A POUND! Replace with a torso length inflatable pad (approx. 9 oz), and then a cut foamy unde... |
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I do NOT use a GPS. I do NOT use a GPS. I really feel that tool has created a population of backcountry users with very poor maps skills. Maybe if I was on a boat on an ocean I would find it useful. I became skill... |
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spread the love Last summer I did a ridiculously huge order from US-Plastics. I got a LOT of tiny bottle in every size imaginable. The bottles are pretty cheap. Now, whenever I camp with someone, I just GIVE them ... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Clelland
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Leatherman Juice S2 Multitool 4.3 ounces? Uhhhg! |
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Hefty Trash Compactor Bag as LINER BAG Hefty Trash Compactor Bags 18 Gal. (68 L) Size 2 Ft. 1 3/4 x... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie A perfect Bar. |
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Patagonia DAS Parka I am chiming in and giving the DAS a low grade of 3. It is NOT a lightweight piece of gear! It's a porker, and should be refered to as such on the BPL site. 29 ounces? Thats 1 pound 13 ounce... |
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Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody This is a nice layer, but expensive. It doesn't get a 5 because of its high price. It's basically lightweight long underwear, but with a hood. The fabric is a little bit slippery and stretc... |
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Hardware store SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE The standard hardware store little single edge razor blade is the simplest and lightest thing I've found - ever. Nice and sharp, easy to use - and LIGHT! They weigh 0.1 ounces! Buy a little... |
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Javette Coffee I think these are very good. Not quite as good as fresh brewed - but a good substitute. That's why it gets a 4 and not a 5. Superior (even if only a little) to Java Juice. Here's how I thin... |
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Petzl e+LITE Also - THe RED light option is really nice. I find I use it a lot to save batteries. It works great for ALMOST any purpose in the dark. Go ahead and try using it exclusivly. The red light really w... |
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GoLite Hut 1 I've used the GoLite Hut 2 (a little bigger) in the winter. It's fine. It takes a little extra time to adjust it so it's nice and tight. Ryan - hey, give a review after you get out o... |
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GU Energy Gel Hey - Make yer own in bulk. Cheeep and works great. HOMEMADE GOO ============= I've been using a form of homemade sports gel, and it's been really successful - and I have a circle o... |
