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Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Professional Member
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Thanks Michael! Right on! I really love hearing this kind of stuff - and that was my goal when I wrote the book! Huge thanks! Mike C! |
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My favorite article EVER My favorite article EVER on BPL! Sipping the Waters: Techniques for Selecting Untreated Backcountry Water for Drinking by Michael von Gortler, MD | 2006-Sept LINK: http://www.backpackingl... |
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your list is sort of incomplete It's hard to review your list, because it is sort of incomplete. My advice is to get a scale and to create a COMPLETE list of EVERY piece of gear you plan on taking. Nothing left out, nothin... |
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Add a wind screen Add a wind screen to that stove, a folded section of kitchen aluminium foil is the lightest. |
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feedback and insights Feedback insights: _________________________________________________________ I went thru your gear list, and pretty much every item would be considered "traditional" gear. Especially... |
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this is a "TRADITIONAL" gear list Andrew, Okay - I started trying to review our list and give you some feedback. But what you are listing here is a "TRADITIONAL" gear list. And - remember - this forum is for LIGHTWEIGH... |
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Hitchhiking is easy in Wyoming. Hitchhiking is easy in Wyoming. The thumb is a beautiful travel tool in rural america. Fear not. also --- Listen to Ryan Hutchins Cabbibi! That route is the most profound area in the lowe... |
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reply to James James wrote: ----------------- "As with a LOT of UL techniques, it takes a knowledge of what you are doing and the terrain you are doing it in to be safe. From warmth, shelter, walking, wate... |
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Reply to Michael Ray: Reply to Michael Ray: _________________________________ Yes, I agree, one should use this system with a bit of your own personal insights. The "MIX" has a time of effectiveness tha... |
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my reply... Reply to Lance M: __________________________ Funny to see the side-by-side stuff-sack chart, but, the data shows that I actually have two fewer sacks for packing! GROUND CLOTH ------- I sa... |
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... |
