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mik matra (mikmik) - BPL Premium Member

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About Me Took me 5 or 6 trips to go from 20+ kilo baseweight to 6.7kg...finally I feel comfortable out in the country :).
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please suggest to me a bag according to my needs listed
Hi guys, currently I own an 1100gram (38.8 ounce)weighted 300gram duck down filled bag that I would like to replace for a lighter one. -I am 6'4" tall so the first requirement is a ...

In GEAR » please suggest to me a bag according to my needs listed
September 24, 2:29pm

Re: re:what weight baselayer
I am so surprised to find how few people have heard of the Craft clothing line. They make awesome lightweight gear for cyclists. Cyclists work hard on a bike and hikers work hard going up a hill. B...

In GEAR » what weight baselayer for 3 season backpacking?
September 23, 7:50am

Re: Re: Would something like this be useful?
@ Eugene - In the cycling world it is widely accepted that when a manufacturer releases new gear (especially a bike frame) they give the weight of the smallest frame usually bare meaning no paint o...

In GEAR » Would something like this be useful?
September 22, 2:57pm

Re: moderator
Michael, the original item's weight is put down. If you choose to trim bits and adjust this or that then that is by your choice but the manufacturer's original release would be on the list....

In GEAR » Would something like this be useful?
September 22, 3:25am

Re: Would something like this be useful?
Yes VERY MUCH so!! I am very familiar and a semi active member on weightweenies as I am racing cyclist but found that the weight comparison charts on weightweenies has mostly old gear on there a...

In GEAR » Would something like this be useful?
September 21, 4:58pm

fact or fiction or marketing hype regarding backpacks for women
My sis went to one of the reputable camping stores to look for a backpack and was told women need women specific packs. I am VERY sceptical regarding this advice and would much rather the tried and...

In GEAR » fact or fiction or marketing hype regarding backpacks for women
September 19, 5:52pm

part answer to your question
I did a major amount of research before purchasing my ULA Circuit. The main and deciding factors for my choice in going the ULA way is 1.Anyone that had owned any ULA pack and anything other always...

In GEAR » Best load transfer to hips: GG Mariposa vs. ULA Ohm 2.0
September 17, 1:47pm

single walled shelter option
I bought the tarptent rainbow at 900grams including all 6 stakes and pole. I LOVE IT!! I am 6'4" and there is plenty of room length and height wise for me. The tub floor is big enough that...

In GEAR » Survey of lightweight one-person shelters?
September 16, 1:44pm

awesome
Thanks guys that's good start for me :)

In GEAR » what's the preferred method of fixing damaged no-see-em mesh?
September 15, 10:54pm

what's the preferred method of fixing damaged no-see-em mesh?
Hi guys, I have a tent that when I was choosing my tent site I didn't check properly and a stick punctured my no-see-em mesh. I was very lucky as the stick just missed my air mattress and th...

In GEAR » what's the preferred method of fixing damaged no-see-em mesh?
September 15, 6:19pm

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