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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland
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tutorial videos Here's what I've been doing this summer. These short videos match the content of the book. http://ultralightbackpackintips.blogspot.com/2011/07/video-tutorials.html Lotsa tutorial vi... |
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Lotsa tutorial videos. Here's what I've been doing this summer. http://ultralightbackpackintips.blogspot.com/2011/07/video-tutorials.html Lotsa tutorial videos. |
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Maybe bordering on obsession. I have that feeling *BEFORE* I head out into the mountains, and it can be sorta ridiculous at times. Maybe bordering on obsession. But, I mellow out a LOT once I'm immersed in the wilderness... |
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feedback and insights Feedback & Insights ===================== 36 - Sleeping Bag (North Face Equinox Mummy Bag) - pretty heavy for summer. 42.5 - Tent (Wenzel Starlight) - NIX and replace with a solo tarp. ... |
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Nice list! Nice list! ++++++++++++++++ NOTE ------------ I would add a tiny bottle of SOAP to the Toiletries list. SOAP is part of the first aid kit, it is far superior to hand-sanitizer. Less than an oun... |
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ground cloth if you have a BIVY No need for a ground cloth if you have a BIVY, because it IS the ground-cloth! |
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feedback and insights My insights. I think you can leave a LOT of stuff behind. A few items are heavy by UL standards, and easily replaced. ___________________________________ Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock - 32 ------... |
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Nice list. Nice list. For the AT everything makes sense. Enjoy! |
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reply to folks I agree with the comments above. No need to create a bowling ball using a "traditional" compression stuff sack. And, using an easily stuffed lager sized stuff sack is a great option. ... |
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terkking poles - nope. I do NOT use trekking poles. I find that they ruin my sense of balance. I do just fine walking down steep terrain, and boulder hopping. I do a lot of cross country skiing in the winter, s... |
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... |
