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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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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 This is "the standard" Pro-Lite 3, but providing insulation value of R 2.3. It's 1 inch thick and weights about 20 ounces. It is easy to inflate and deflate, and has a easy to use inflation / deflat... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro-Lite 4 This is the upgrade of "the standard" Pro-Lite 3, but provides significantly more insulation (R 3.2 vs 2.3) and another 1/2" of comfort. It only weights a little more, 24 oz, vs. 20 for the "3". Bes... |
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Texsport Knollwood This is not the lightest, largest, or best built lightweight tent, but it is the cheapest. At $25 - 35, found all over the net including ebay, it is a good choice for a 1st trial tent if you're not s... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad The thickness and warmth of this inflatable insulated sleeping pad is excellent. This is very important to me as I try to get 8 hours of sleep, and having a bad pad doesn't make for a happy camper. ... |
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Garmin GPSmap76CSx If money is no object, this earns a solid 5 out of 5 rating. With a big bright easy to see day / night display, incredible smarts and unparalleled sensitivity, removable micro-SD memory, runs ab... |
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Princeton Tech Aurora This is an excellent value headlamp, often available for around $20. It has been around awhile, and while not the brightest light in the patch, it holds its' own well. It is easy to operate with a ... |
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Markill (Kovea) Peak Ignition Excellent ultralightweight titanium based stove that lights easy with the built in Piezo igniter. It does well in warm or cool weather, but I have not had the chance to try it below 0. It really oug... |
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Princeton Tec EOS I have more lights and headlamps than I'd like to publically admit (solid double digits). This is an excellent headlamp, with 4 lighting modes: Really Bright, Bright, and Battery Saving good for alm... |
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ULA Catalyst I used this bag on a couple of small hikes followed a 75 miler / 10 day Philmont trek. Once adjusted, it rode quite well. In addition to the main compartment, there are nice sized pockets on the side... |
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Tarptent Rainshadow 2 This is an excellent tent with more room than anything else close in its' weight class. We took this on a 10 day 75 mile trek, and it performed very well. With Tyvek ground cloth and factory seam s... |
