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Steve Meier (smeier) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me I am in my late-40's and really got interested in backpacking about 10 years ago as a way to have some concentrated time with my boys, now all finishing up high school or in college. I try to get out a few times a year, including a bi-annual trip to Colorado for some of the big stuff. Otherwise I am stuck in the very boring midwest where everything exciting is a good day's drive away.
CityIndianapolis
StateIN
CountryUSA
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Gotta shake it
I posted some questions here about 7 weeks ago on the same thing. I found myself on a ridge in the Smokies during a very windy night when the temperature dropped and had to put on every stitch of ...

In GEAR » Down shifting in Enlightened Equip quilts?
November 19, 4:34pm
Rain wear?
I have both of those jackets and usually take the Nano. I also use a Patagonia Houdini windshirt and take a rain jacket. Put all three on and I can stay very warm through virtually anything, espe...

In GEAR » insulation question
October 31, 4:20pm
Overstuff
Tim and other Enlightened quilt users say that is why they choose the overstuff-to reduce how much down migrates. I wish I would have known that before ordering my quilt because I would have chose...

In GEAR » New quilt user.
October 24, 7:06am
fluff
Be sure to fluff the down back to the middle before going to sleep. I failed to do that on a cold night and dearly paid the price for it. I was cold and miserable when I failed to realize all of ...

In GEAR » New quilt user.
October 24, 6:50am
TS + Inner
Not sure what you're willing to spend but I use the Trailstar and Oookworks Inner. Can use just the TS when bugs aren't an issue and of course the inner when they are. I tried to do netting...

In GEAR » Light and roomy fully-enclosed 2-person tent?
October 24, 6:42am
I use these all of the time
http://www.rei.com/product/402139/nalgene-travel-bottle-kit-medium

In GEAR » How do you store cream medication on the trail
October 16, 12:47pm
Geargrams.com
Joe, might want to use the useful tool, www.geargrams.com. Easy to compile a entire inventory and then simply drag it into various kits.

In Gear Lists » another 2013 PCT gear list - lots of experience, zero long distance hiking experience
October 16, 8:12am
Hip belt pockets?
Looks very nice. Option for hip belt pockets? If so, what is the cost and weight?

In Gear Deals » New backpack...the Stealth
October 15, 4:16pm
Yeah!
Having gas when hiking with your son is the ultimate! We laugh trying to out-do each other--until one of us says, 'That wasn't a fart...' Hey, don't fight it, enjoy it!

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Camping and digestive issues...
October 15, 12:50pm
Women's pad
+1 on Laura's comment. I use the women's size on the pads as I don't like the shorter pads that stop at my knees (or worse at my hips) but don't want the weight of the 72 and 77&...

In GEAR » Lightweight Sleeping pad
October 15, 12:47pm

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