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Ike Jutkowitz (Ike) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Central Michigan
About Me Grew up in the Adirondacks, with my first backpacking experiences on the Northville-Placid Trail. Avid fly fisherman and runner, occasional rock climber and mountain biker. Now living in Michigan which has put a damper on vertical endeavors.
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Re: Tongass National Forest
Thanks guys. Ryan, my setup for most of the trip reports I've posted is simply a canon powershot 12 megapixel camera (SD 1200IS) with 10 second timer and a joby gorillapod. I actually get be...

In Post-Trip Reports » Tongass National Forest, AK
August 28, 4:45pm
Tongass National Forest, AK
Not really backpacking but… Every August, I take part in a professional conference in Yakutat, a small fishing village on the southeast coast of Alaska. Lecturing and coordinating small group ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Tongass National Forest, AK
August 27, 5:18pm
Patagonia
Pata makes nice (albeit expensive) stuff. For 3 season use, some of my favorite pieces include the nano puff pullover (the only insulation needed for wet weather down to 30F), the houdini windshirt...

In GEAR » Want to be a Patagucci walking billboard... pls suggest me gear
August 25, 5:52pm
A Walk Across America
With all the responsibilities of a high stress job, house, and kids, I have often fantasized about having the freedom to sell my possessions and hit the road. I would tell people (like the police)t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hope I can get some help in the right direction.
August 24, 12:24pm
Re:WCT
I'll have to add that to my life list, too. Loved your pictures. I just got back from Alaska where the scenery and flora was relatively similar. And the giant slugs. Was the entire trail as c...

In Post-Trip Reports » West Coast Trail trip report
August 22, 4:59am
Recon
I really like this pack. I use one as my training pack, loaded up with 20 lb for trail or stair running. I also use it as an overnight bag for short (non-backpacking) trips and for flyfishing or hi...

In Gear Swap » FS: North Face Recon Daypack
August 21, 1:50pm
VBL in Michigan
Hi Stephen, You can easily get by for 3-4 nights in Michigan without VBL. By layering effectively at rest and shedding layers during exertion, you should be able to keep your base layers relativel...

In GEAR » Can someone tell me the Pros and Cons if VBL clothing
August 21, 1:40pm
Another INTJ
I was also bothered by the vagueness of certain questions and how I would answer differently with regard to work related vs personal issues. I took the test three times using alternate answers for ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A Real Personality Profile of a Lighweight Backpacker (instead of demographic sketch)
August 21, 6:28am
Rog
Sounds like we shop at the same places. My layers are virtually identical to yours.

In GEAR » Moving to Great Lake area from Europe
August 18, 8:55am
re: Quilt as shawl
I did this once last May using a WM summerlite bag. The only clothing I brought was a merino 150 top, convertible pants, and a windshirt. Temperatures were anticipated to be in the 35-50 F range an...

In GEAR » Using a quilt as a camp shawl to avoid carrying down jacket...
August 18, 4:58am

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