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Mike Barney (eaglemb) - BPL Forum Member
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Hooray for Walter Walter, it takes some fortitude to 'do the right thing' for the overall crew, particularly when parents get into the fray. Hope the 50 went better than expected. Mike |
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1 4 qt pot worked for us We just got back yesterday. Only heated water in one 4 qt pot. Worked fine. |
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Sincere thanks to Nick Safley I'd like to sincerely thank Nick for the support he has provided to our Philmont crew this year. He's provided *a lot* of gear to scholarship kids who otherwise wouldn't have a chance ... |
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Take a look at the Frogg Toggs site Lightweight, very breathable, http://www.froggtoggs.com Also check out their closeout section. Good luck, Mike |
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GPS at Philmont Hi Bob and Phil (long time Phil) We've been a few times with GPS and effectively let the boys use map and compass while the adults hold the GPS. This has worked well for review of how they ... |
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Your sleeping bag really depends upon your trek and your sleeping habits Two environmental factors come into play that are often not discussed when picking a bag, altitude and humidity. If you have a trek that is relatively low in altitude and low humidity, then you ma... |
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If you know a deserving Scout in AZ who would like to go to Philmont... Apologies if you're not in Grand Canyon Council (maybe you could do this in your council?) 2010 Philmont Scholarships for Scouts (Grand Canyon Council) The Grand Canyon Council is in the ... |
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"Completely insane" Hooray for "Wimps" Wes noted: "I had several adults proudly tell me how they went to Philmont with a 55 pound pack. These guys are completely insane." You nailed it! After about day 4 when the real miles ... |
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Would you consider donating some lightweight gear? For some time I've wanted to provide the Philmont experience to kids that can't afford it. I got lucky, and have just been given a slot for a Crew of 12 in 2010 to go to Philmont. This cr... |
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Thumbs up for ULA Catalyst I've used a Catalyst on 3 treks, great pack w/ sufficient capacity to carry your share of crew gear and 3 or 4 days of food. Unless you're a superultralight'er, I don't think a p... |
All Reader Reviews by Mike Barney
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BackpackingLight.com I've made several orders from the Gear Shop here, and the response is always quick, well organized, and delivered quickly with good notification. The merchandise arrived on time and in good condition.... |
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Lightweight Backpacking 101 Ryan Jordan, Alan Dixon + (2001) For a first shot, "Here's why you should consider lightweight backpacking" book, this one is pretty good. It's not too long, about 60 pages, and gives a lot of hints to someone considering going ligh... |
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Campmor .com Campmor has an easy to use interface on the web, located at campmor.com They have all types of camping gear, from long term pads to ultralight titanium. They don't have everything, but they have a ... |
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eBAY.com Congratulations, you won! says the email. And there's a fair chance that you got a good deal. Because of the structure and permuted feedback policies, it is getting harder to tell who is a "standup ... |
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Evernew Titanium Sierra Style Cup First, I like that it's rugged and lightweight compared to many materials, and can be used to heat 8 - 12 oz of water directly over a stove / fire, or can be used as a cup or even a small eating dish.... |
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Maruchan Ramen This is an easy to fix, versatile meal that you can use for a snack, or the basis for a meal at 380 calories with the addition of your favorite veggies, meat or other tasty delights. It comes with fl... |
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TarpTent I needed a 3 man Rainshadow 2, Henry followed through, helped with the seam sealing, and delivered an excellent product on time. Good communications, answered emails and telephone calls promptly and ... |
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ULA Equipment There is no question ULA makes good equipment. The Catalyst I purchased (and also that of a friend) is great pack, well constructed and easy to adjust, and they do a good job of helping making approp... |
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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) REI's return policy is as good as it gets, they have good stock with numerous outlets, an amazing garage sale, and are listed as one of the 100 best places to work in the US. They don't match prices,... |
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Motorola Iridium 9505 Satellite Phone This is one of those items that you hope you don't need, but glad to have it if you really need it. There really aren't any ultralight satellite phones that can reach out from any wilderness area, bu... |
