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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.
My PDF Gear ListTrap Hills 3 season gear list

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Re: Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
Thanks for taking the time once again to share your thoughts. Your perspectives as a "professional" long distance hiker are much appreciated.

In Philosophy & Technique » Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
March 19, 9:10am
re: small pack
For fastpacking/running trips, I use a packs zero xsmall (1000 cu in) with side pockets and shock cord. With a fairly restrictive gear list (4 lb), I can hold about 5 days of food, possibly needing...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Smallest volume pack dimensions you guys? Cubic inches...
March 18, 3:59pm
Re: wet backpack
I put it under my bivy or groundsheet.

In GEAR » Torso Length Pad Users - How do you deal with a soaked backpack?
March 18, 12:43pm
About Expectations (Gargantua Cove, Ontario)
Adventure begins with the planning of a trip. Poring over maps, planning routes, and selecting gear usually begins weeks in advance, watching the weather as the date approaches to fine tune clothin...

In Post-Trip Reports » About Expectations (Gargantua Cove, Ontario)
March 17, 1:14pm
re:
Well played, Cesar. Seriously though, isn't it enough to have found the gear that works perfectly for you? There is no universal truth, and rarely is there common ground. We like what we like,...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 3:55pm
re: I don't get it
I don't get the "I don't get it" thread. Different people, priorities, goals, activities, comfort levels, climates, and aesthetic values. What's to get?

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 2:36pm
re: Joshua Tree
Awesome job guys, individually and collectively. Thanks for the inspiration. Ike

In Post-Trip Reports » SpongeBob Zen: Joshua Tree CRHT, 3/2/2013
March 06, 9:08am
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In User Test Forum » test
March 06, 7:55am
re: Waiting for the inevitable post
I'm going to vote it to Daryl. On second thought, never mind. He's already got a superhero suit. See his post in this thread

In Chaff » Waiting for the inevitable post
March 05, 3:00pm
re: Waiting for the inevitable post
Seems like you're giving away all your worldly possessions. Are you going to tell us what's up?

In Chaff » Waiting for the inevitable post
March 05, 2:56pm

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