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Diplomatic Mike (MikefaeDundee) - BPL Guest

My Locale Under a bush in Scotland
About Me I've hiked, climbed and backpacked for over 30 years, mostly in the Scottish Highlands. I used to run distance, and adventure races. Injuries have curtailed that. I'm 'into' anything outdoor orientated. Wildlife watching is a favourite past-time.
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Sleeping with a bad hip
I've had surgery on my hip, and it's taking a long time to recover. I now feel able to walk (slowly), but as a side sleeper, finding a comfortable sleeping solution in a camping situation ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Sleeping with a bad hip
February 02, 10:02am

Ancient town
You probably smile when you see those uneducated foreigners whipping themselves into a frenzy. You probably smile when you hear about 'terrorists' blowing themselves up because they think ...

In Chaff » Newtown
February 01, 1:16pm

Dead bird
Phase. 7 ounces total for short sleeved top and bottom.

In GEAR » what are lightest synthetic base layers
January 26, 9:37am

An outsider
On one of my visits to family in NY State, i noticed a hole in the car of a friend of my cousin. "Someone took a shot at me as i was driving down the motorway", he said with a shrug. Her...

In Chaff » Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
January 26, 8:29am

Arcteryx
Dead bird phase?

In GEAR » what are lightest synthetic base layers
January 26, 8:05am

Not fries
They aren't called 'fries', they're called chips. The best sauce with chips is HP Brown Sauce. :-) And you never saved our butts in WWII. The Soviets defeated Hitler. ;-)

In Chaff » Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
January 23, 12:42pm

:-)
Thts cul dud, ya mastah mntineer. 'nay cncc o a phto f u n actn?

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Why are the big companies bags are not ok?
January 18, 1:07pm

Pants
Eric. Na na na na na. :-) You are the gnarliest dude i've never met.

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Why are the big companies bags are not ok?
January 18, 12:54pm

Not cool
Maybe because this is a lightweight backpacking site. At least it used to be.

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Why are the big companies bags are not ok?
January 18, 10:25am

@Rick
The Rab site is vague, read the review i posted and it's the same stuff?

In Editor's Roundtable » Midlayer Technology: Patagonia Capilene 4 v. Mountain Hardwear Desna Hoody
January 17, 3:57pm

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