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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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Mountain House Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice What I liked: Easy to make, boil 12-16 oz water (depending upon how runny you like it) pour it in, reseal it, stir / squish for 10 minutes, Viola! Easy cleanup, reseal, repack, repatriate. The tas... |
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Natural High Kung Pao Chicken What I liked: Easy to make, boil 14-16 oz water (depending upon how runny you like it) pour it in, reseal it, stir / squish for 10 minutes, Viola! Easy cleanup, reseal, repack, repatriate. The ta... |
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Mountain House Lasagna with Meat Sauce What I liked: Easy to make, boil 12-16 oz water (depending upon how runny you like it) pour it in, reseal it, stir / squish for 10 minutes, Viola! Easy cleanup, reseal, repack, repatriate. The ta... |
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Mountain House Beef Stew What I liked: Easy to make, boil 12-16 oz water (depending upon how runny you like it) pour it in, reseal it, stir / squish for 10 minutes, Viola! Easy cleanup, reseal, repack, repatriate. What I... |
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Natural High Chicken Enchilada Something just didn't click with this one. When I closed my eyes, this no cook meal didn't taste like any of the chicken enchiladas I'd every had, andI just couldn't see the connection. Some of the ... |
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Mountain House Blueberry Cheese Cake Yahoo! This is an excellent dessert (or for some, a whole meal). On one outing, we had kids lined up to do KP just based upon the "1 spoon full / 1 cleaned pot". Excellent, taste, easy to prepare,... |
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Mountain House Precooked Scrambled Eggs with Bacon Let's start with the positives: Fact: These taste better than traditional powdered eggs from 1965 where you had to mix water with and stir the lumps out, then cook them in a pan, wondering if what y... |
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FlexAir Pillow Dual Compartment Ultralight I took a couple of these on several hikes ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks. The bottom line for me is they are very comfortable, weigh "virtually nothing", and fit in my Big Agnes Horse Thief pillow p... |
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American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid After 16 hours in class, it became very clear the differences in attitude and approach one must take when providing first aid in a wilderness setting. There are significant differences in the way fir... |
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Nestle' PowerBar Vanilla Crisp These are good tasting, energy bars that is available in many popular outlets. The only bad news I see with these is they seem to be heavy. They claim to have complex carbohydrates providing ene... |
