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Michael Davis (mad777) - BPL Forum Member
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All Forum Posts by Michael Davis
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Re: How much Dr. Bronners will I use in 3 months? This is a bit on the side of this topic, but I just wanted to call attention to the recent bear attack on the AT. I can't find the post right now but, an experienced young female hiker left he... |
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Re: Sierra Sniveler: shivering and sniveling I have never used those quilts personally, but I have always been skeptical of the large baffle spacing they use. I make my own down quilts and the key to controlling the migration of the down is ... |
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Re: Merino LS Top/Bottom Icebreaker L/S Tech Lite I love these. My short sleeve one in men's large weighs 5.4 oz. It's super comfy and cool. http://www.icebreaker.com/site/icebreaker_man_superfine150_ls_tech... |
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Re: US Plastics is a great supplier for these I've ordered stuff (not jars) from US Plastics. They are great people to deal with. Thumbs UP! |
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Re: Railriders Eco mesh on sale I love Railriders! Oh, this requires spending money that I don't have... Thanks Jim. No, I really mean it - thanks Jim - I think? ;) |
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Re: Toe Banging I've always preferred shoes that laced up a little higher on my foot such that there is no gap left between the top lace and the vertical part of my ankle. Typically, most New Balance shoes do... |
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Re: Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter When I saw Randy's post about this filter on another forum, I immediately ordered one. Since I am anti-chemical (except for backup) and anti steripen (mine failed) this seemed to be the ticket ... |
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Re: Re: Fav QUOTE: While I am coming clean, I also have a four dog LT1. I have to admit I just need to advance my fire skill so I dont need to use esbit with it. I found it really hard to keep the tiny fire go... |
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Re: What's your favorite cooking setup for one? Fourdog bushcooker LT, solo size @ 2.5 oz and evernew ultralite Small pasta pot 0.7L @ 3.5 oz Stove fits in pot and pot is my mug. Add ti spork @ .6 oz. Total kitchen kit is 6.6 oz and takes ... |
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Re: SUL and advancing age Yes indeed! Lightweight gear and a lightweight philosophy (leave the dutch oven at home) has made this 60 year old's hikes more enjoyable. But at the same time, it's not completely ab... |
All Reader Reviews by Michael Davis
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Backpackinglight Thurofare Pant I love everything about these pants! They are so light it literally feels like I'm not wearing anything. My size large weighs 4.1 oz. They have features that count but not ones that don't. ... |
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Big Agnes SL3 While there's no tent that works for all purposes in all environments, IMO this is the perfect tent for summer, or year round in Florida. It's a free standing, double wall tent, but the inner ... |
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TNF Diad In summary, a well designed, lightweight, but not spartan, rain jacket. The jacket is a 2008 product in TNF's Flight Series. In men's size large it weighs 8.9 ounces. I am 6'-1" a... |
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Silva Type 54 Compass This Brunton 54LU compass is also the called the Silva Explorer 54. Brunton USA and Silva of Sweden are the same company. The product is manufactured in Sweden. I am extremely pleased with the Brun... |
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Icebreaker Tech T Lite Superfine 140 I am completely sold on Icebreaker's Tech T Lite 140 gm/m2. This shirt is pure comfort on 90+ degree, hard vertical hiking trips! I've tried poly, nylon including Columbia, Railriders, etc. Al... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Both my wife and I have the Max Thermo 3/4 length which weighs 15.0 oz on my scale. It has synthetic insulation inside the air chambers. It's construction is robust. I've never had a failure o... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove While I've always loved the lightweight factor of cooking with alcohol stoves, they consistantly detracted from the overall enjoyment of the outdoors. Fiddling with rickety pot stands, warped fly-... |
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MSR Wind Pro This is the stove that I go to when the weather dictates that water comes from melting the solid form. At 10.2 oz, including stuff sack, it's one of the lightest options to get the Btu's for w... |
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife 2.8 oz This is a great knife if you are looking for something more substantial than a razor blade but lighter than a Bowie knife. I know many people prefer a razor blade or ripping out a pair of sizzors f... |
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SteriPen Adventurer At 3.6 ounces on my scale, it's lighter that pump filters (1 lb.+/-)and lighter than my ULA Amigo gravity filter (9.6oz). However, pre-filtering is required, through a bandana or coffee filter, et... |
