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Michael Ray (topshot) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Midwest
About Me Middle aged hiker (rarely so far) that wants to encourage his 15 yo Scout and his 6 yo brother to backpack lightweight.
StateIndiana
My Website URLhttp://www.youtube.com/user/topshotrhit
My PDF Gear ListMaroon Bells - August 2011

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Re: Cost to ship internationaly
Velimir, It varies by country (sometimes by a lot). I just randomly picked Poland and the first class shipping cost is a little over $15 US if done online. Anything else would not be worth it. ...

In Gear Swap » PIF / Dirt Cheap Down Jackets / Vests
January 29, 2:04pm
Re: PIF / JCPenney Down Jackets / Vests at cost + ship
I could do a similar offer as Jared if he runs out of a size you want. I did not happen to notice vests at my store but didn't look real hard either. They had maybe 10 jackets left in 2XL and 3...

In Gear Swap » PIF / Dirt Cheap Down Jackets / Vests
January 29, 12:54pm
Train shuttles
Is there any place other than Durango/Silverton and possibly the Big South Fork in KY that you can use a train to shuttle back to your vehicle?

In Pre-Trip Planning » Train shuttles
January 27, 12:20pm
Re: Ground Sheet Required
> Interesting to note as well, is that Zpacks listing indicates a ground sheet is required with the netting floor. Ah, I was wondering how you kept all the mud and debris from collecting on t...

In GEAR » Pyramid tent with netting floor
January 27, 12:03pm
Re: Oops
> Should I just swap the rain cover for a trash compactor bag? The bag is likely lighter and more secure, but if you don't cross any deep creeks it's not as big an issue. You still...

In Gear Lists » Am I missing anything?
January 25, 1:49pm
Re: Re: Re: Weight of Solo Tarp with Vesibules
I can see the lines of sail tape for what you're calling the inside edge. A pic would help me understand what you mean by outside edge. It appears they are inset from the end a couple inches, w...

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycro Tarp Tested!
January 25, 9:36am
Re: STP Codes
You sign up for the Sierra Trading Post email list and you'll get codes in your email several times a week. They vary on what they can be applied toward, % off, shipping discounts, etc. Just ha...

In Gear Lists » Midwest Gear List - Spring / Summer 2012
January 25, 6:19am
Re: Weight of Solo Tarp with Vesibules
Nice job, David. I'd be interested on hearing more details on the door attachments and how you deal with varying pitch widths.

In Make Your Own Gear » Polycro Tarp Tested!
January 25, 6:12am
Re: scrubpad
If you do cook in the pot sometimes you can keep it (or use sandy dirt), but you only need just a small piece.

In Gear Lists » Midwest Gear List - Spring / Summer 2012
January 24, 1:41pm
Re: group water pot
For a canister stove, it's more efficient for sure to boil one large pot. The Imusa is a good inexpensive choice, but may not be enough for 4 people or even 3 if drinks are also involved so you...

In Gear Lists » Midwest Gear List - Spring / Summer 2012
January 24, 12:36pm

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