Skip to content

Cart
Already a member? Log in
Sign Up!

BPL Community Profile

Mike Clelland (mikeclelland) - BPL Staff

My Locale	The Tetons (via Idaho)
About Me	I divide my time between doing cartoon drawings at my desk in Idaho, and sleeping outside in the mountains. A few years back Don Ladagan called me up and asked me to draw instructional cartoons for his excellent book LIGHTEN UP! He was quite an inspiration, and I embraced his simple teachings. From that point on I became a weirdo zealot for a lighter backpack. In 2005 I spearheaded the very successful lightweight program at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Presently I’m working at Backpackinglight’s Wilderness Trekking School.
BPLRank	5.07
Country	USA
My Website URL	http://littleboingmarks.blogspot.com/
My PDF Gear List	3-season GEAR list (Mike C!)

You cannot send this user a personal message (PM) because they have not specified a PM email address yet.

All Forum Posts by Mike Clelland

Showing 1 - 10 of 564 | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...57

	Post	Forum » Thread
	My Three Season Gear List - Round 2 I played with these items, and saved you 8.7 pounds! The items I suggest replacing are standard lightweight fare, and not too expensive.If you are going to attempt to go light weight, these &quo...	In Gear Lists » My Three Season Gear List - Round 2 November 06, 3:05pm
	A Guide's Responsibility. (reply) I feel like I should respond to Larry Kutt comment titled: A Guide's Responsibility. First, please know that we are NOT guides. We are instructors. We are teaching lightweight backpacking sk...	In Wilderness Trekking School » Montana Mourning: Reflections on a Wilderness Trekking Trip November 06, 10:57am
	Winter Gear list - Ohio I never ever use any kind of VB in a sleeping bag. For a three day trip, it's not needed. I also find theat bivy sacks perform poorly as the temp drops. I have a 17 oz full gore-tex bivy, a...	In Gear Lists » Winter Gear list, three days, two nights October 29, 12:13pm
	gear list without weights??? Mike - please - add weights on every item. I quickly reviewed your list - and be prepared - you will get some opinions. Remember, this is a sight for LIGHTWEIGHT backpacking, and your list is w...	In Gear Lists » My 3 season gear October 29, 9:18am
	Winter Gear list - Ohio Yes - it's the wet cold and CONSTRICTION that will cause immersion foot. Shoes in winter will be (I suspect) wet cold and constricting. I have a lot of winter and glacier experience, an...	In Gear Lists » Winter Gear list, three days, two nights October 28, 4:13pm
	Lamp shade THe lamp shade is really great for melting lots of snow for lots of water , like in winter or on an alaskan glacier. The Caldera Cone solves ths same thing with alcohol in mind. I don't have...	In Gear Lists » WINTER EXPEDITION LIST (long and cold) October 28, 4:02pm
	3 Season / 3 Night Gear List updated (nice list!) My notes and insights... __________________ Frameless Pack - 30.5 oz w/Hefty Bag Liner - Get a lighter backpack, lots of 'em out there, and often they are cheap. 30 Degree...	In Gear Lists » 3 Season / 3 Night Gear List updated October 28, 11:12am
	Updated Gear List Wow, I replied to the gear list that was posted at the very beginning of this thread. Lot's of replies! My insights may no longer be valid.. but here goes: ________________________________ ...	In Gear Lists » Updated Gear List October 28, 10:59am
	Winter Gear list, three days, two nights (ohio) My insights into your WINTER list: Three Day winter trip/ Ohio __________________________ Clothes Packed T-shirt 4.24 - I'm sorry, How on earth do you change into a t-shirt in the...	In Gear Lists » Winter Gear list, three days, two nights October 28, 10:33am
	(long & cold) The Persuit is a nice pack. I could easily get away with a smaller pack, but I am teaching in the mountains with this set-up (for NOLS) and I need to be able to access gear fast on a day trip. ...	In Gear Lists » WINTER EXPEDITION LIST (long and cold) October 28, 10:03am

All Reader Reviews by Mike Clelland

Showing 1 - 10 of 31 | Page: 1 2 3 4

	Review	Category
	Hefty Trash Compactor Bag as LINER BAG Hefty Trash Compactor Bags 18 Gal. (68 L) Size 2 Ft. 1 3/4 x...	In Miscellaneous Products November 03, 8:34am
	Lara Bars Cherry Pie A perfect Bar.	In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks April 10, 7:14pm
	Patagonia DAS Parka I am chiming in and giving the DAS a low grade of 3. It is NOT a lightweight piece of gear! It's a porker, and should be refered to as such on the BPL site. 29 ounces? Thats 1 pound 13 ounce...	In Clothing - Insulating - Synthetic (Polarguard, Primaloft, etc.) March 27, 9:08am
	Patagonia Lightweight Sun Hoody This is a nice layer, but expensive. It doesn't get a 5 because of its high price. It's basically lightweight long underwear, but with a hood. The fabric is a little bit slippery and stretc...	In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC March 21, 8:38pm
	Hardware store SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE The standard hardware store little single edge razor blade is the simplest and lightest thing I've found - ever. Nice and sharp, easy to use - and LIGHT! They weigh 0.1 ounces! Buy a little...	In Miscellaneous Products March 15, 9:09am
	Javette Coffee I think these are very good. Not quite as good as fresh brewed - but a good substitute. That's why it gets a 4 and not a 5. Superior (even if only a little) to Java Juice. Here's how I thin...	In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks February 13, 11:21am
	Petzl e+LITE Also - THe RED light option is really nice. I find I use it a lot to save batteries. It works great for ALMOST any purpose in the dark. Go ahead and try using it exclusivly. The red light really w...	In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps November 29, 9:43am
	GoLite Hut 1 I've used the GoLite Hut 2 (a little bigger) in the winter. It's fine. It takes a little extra time to adjust it so it's nice and tight. Ryan - hey, give a review after you get out o...	In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless November 29, 9:40am
	GU Energy Gel Hey - Make yer own in bulk. Cheeep and works great. HOMEMADE GOO ============= I've been using a form of homemade sports gel, and it's been really successful - and I have a circle o...	In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks November 29, 9:37am
	Glaceau Smart Water 1 Liter bottle I give this bottle a 5 for PURE ascetics. These bottles are beautiful. Smooth and delightful! None of the LUMPIES on other bottles. They are delightful to pack, they slide in nice and smoothly ...	In Hydration - Water Storage Containers November 29, 9:20am

COPYRIGHT ©2003-2009 BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN PRESS LLC
U.S. Library of Congress Serial Registrations: BackpackingLight.com (electronic, ISSN 1537-0364) & Backpacking Light Magazine (print, ISSN 1550-4417)
BACKPACKING LIGHT® and the FEATHER/MOUNTAIN icon are registered trademarks of the Beartooth Media Group, Inc.