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Mike Storesund (mikes) - BPL Forum Member
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Re: Re: SMD review Paul, Does the SMD Solo Lunar fit in the Essence pack well or should it fit outside? |
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Re: Lightweight .... the book Franco, From many of the post of yours I have read, I must ask what your daytime job is... Stand-up Comic? |
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Re: The problem of space I remember the time (20 years ago) when all my worldly possessions were on my back in a 5300 ci REI external framed backpack. Start in California and get on the Amtrak; stop at different rail stops... |
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Re: Re: Alcohol in Winter >> Russia is in the midst of its coldest period in perhaps 60 years and zoos and circuses are reportedly prescribing vodka for their animals. << I just heard on the news this evening that some z... |
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Re: Travel Light-Eat Heavy Outstanding book… Well done. I love how each day of the 14-day menu is broken down with caloric intake and the page each meal is on. A great opportunity to mix and match to your taste. I have tri... |
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Re: Hypermaterialism and Ultralight Gear >> So try the exercise-- can you live from the contents of a one meter cube? << Sounds like an exercise to get ready for the next generation of a “Hoover Town”, or “Bush Town” or whoev... |
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Re: Re: Re: bungee to reduce wind stress >> "I still haven't arrived at a satisfactory knot arrangement" << Try using a sheet bend for closing both ends of the loop. It is designed for joining two pieces of different diameter or slicke... |
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Re: conflict of interest: Manufacturing V reviewing I am now into my second year as a BPL subscriber. I have found the reviews posted in BPL articles, techniques and products to be very informative and I believe unbiased. If you look back, you will ... |
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Re: hammer/mallet for tent stakes I usually go without or use some of the local tools available close to the campsite previously mentioned. However, if you really want a mallet, there is one sold at REI that weighs about 7 ounces, ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Tarp Guylines Taught Line Hitch and Sheep Shank? Maybe a Truckers Hitch / Cinch Knot with the loop closer to the pole. http://www.nhamcpaddlers.org/mem_articles/tips_knots.htm |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Storesund
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Photon Light Proton Personal Flashlight I would give the Proton a 4 out of 5 score primarily because of its high cost ($69). It is an excellent light if you need to do any emergency signaling at night or if you need a high intensity beam fo... |
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Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo I like the simplicity in the concept of the design. It is a combination of bivy sack and single wall tent with plenty of room that weighs in at 25 ounces. The bathtub floor and netting along the floor... |
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ULA H2O Amigo I too am a firm believer in gravity filters. It is a blessing that you can still get filtered water with little effort while you complete some other chore around camp. I have used self made gravity fi... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine I believe each post have their valid points. I believe the general consensus, mine included, is that Beyond Backpacking © is something that should be on every backpacker’s bookshelf. I have read and r... |
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Go Lite Speed I rate this pack a 5. I also have its smaller brother the GoLite Race, which I gave my son. For 2 pounds, not including ... |
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GoLite Breeze I have to say this is not the worst pack I ever had, but close to it. I do like the simplicity, but the straps are just killer. With 18 pounds I can carry on one shoulder and switch sides, but when ... |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) These are great little lights! I have the White, Red and Blue with 2 clips. I wear the White and Red on my lanyard and keep the Blue on a hat clip. The Blue was bought as a joke with the Scouts... H... |
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REI Peak UL I bought these to replace my older / heavier poles. I prefer collapsible poles so I can adjust the height with my tarps and my SMD Lunar Solo. I did the research before buying and was concerned about... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti I had one of these for almost a year. I thought the four pot supports were a great idea and wish more manufacturers would do so. However I had a few issues and thanks to REI return policy I was able t... |
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Brunton Crux I think this stove is the next generation of things to come. With a collapsible burner head, it folds over for 3.1 ounces of ultimate compact ability. The oversized burner head offers a better burn an... |
