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Mike Milfer
Skier // Paddler // Snowboarder // Biker // Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper
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Stomping Grounds:
France, Mexico, & The Urban Jungles of Dallas
Rankings 
- #22 of 872 - Men's Accessories
- #28 of 576 - Kayaks
- #37 of 1,183 - Men's Hiking Shoes
- #66 of 946 - Sleeping Pads
- #77 of 1,920 - Tents
- #79 of 606 - Women's Ski Pants
- #89 of 1,888 - Hats
- #96 of 578 - Lighting
- #98 of 3,089 - Women's Down Jackets
- #106 of 1,990 - Luggage
- #108 of 619 - Women's Accessories
- #114 of 909 - Kayak Clothing
- #115 of 498 - Slings & Messenger Bags
- #135 of 1,595 - Kids' Jackets
- #139 of 548 - Men's Snowboard Pants
- #150 of 1,233 - Daypacks
- #157 of 613 - Laptop Packs and Bags
- #186 of 579 - 25 to 5 Degree Down Bags
- #191 of 648 - Camping Furniture
- #191 of 1,140 - Winter Packs
- #192 of 552 - Daypacks - Technical
- #194 of 666 - Navigation
- #240 of 897 - Women's Long Underwear
- #266 of 850 - Trail Running Accessories
- #299 of 990 - Headlamps
- #308 of 1,279 - Running Watches
- #325 of 1,499 - 3-Season Tents
- #350 of 1,177 - Water Treatment
- #357 of 2,505 - Women's Trail Running Clothing
- #592 of 2,747 - Women's Fleece Jackets
- #615 of 3,565 - Backpacks
- #634 of 2,783 - Sunglasses
- #677 of 2,391 - Men's Down Jackets
- #710 of 2,281 - Sleeping Bags
- #1,293 of 1,353 - Winter Accessories
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Big Agnes Battle Mountain Sleeping Bag: -15 Degree Down/Bamboo
4 days ago
And now for a more comprehensive answer to Mark's question, any 20" wide pad will work in this sleeping bag. Big Agnes even makes one that is 48" long. NOT recommended for winter camping. There's nothing on the bottom. This is the major drawback with this type of sleep system. Also BA pads are heavier than most others. The 78" long pad will give you the most ground coverage but at the cost of weight. The 1.5 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 7oz and the 2.0 x 78" pad weighs 2lbs, 14oz. These are more than twice as heavy as other pads with the same R-value. Between you & me dude, I would consider a more versatile system, period, end of answer.
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Coal Andes Beanie
6 days ago
Indeedydo but bring along a balaclava or another head layer just in case your dome gets cold.
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The North Face Jemma Backpack - Women's - 1500cu in
December 9, 2009
It's water resistant Sam. You'll still need to use a pack cover.
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Eagle Creek Maiden Voyage 70L Travel Pack - Women's
December 9, 2009
The cordura material can almost take a bullet and when combined with tough weave makes it darn near impenetrable.
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Exped DownMat Sleeping Pad
December 8, 2009
Wendy, You have a defective rubber gasket and check your pump interface.
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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak Oyl Aero Mountain Sleeping Pad - Women's
December 3, 2009
Pac Out's website sucks. Their catalog is in PDF format and they don't publish R-values but this pad is somewhere between 4.5 and 5.0. The rolled dimension is 8in. x 9 in.
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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Thermo 9 Sleeping Pad
December 3, 2009
Air pads only have a minimum R-value. Somewhere less than 1 and for some reason Pac Out doesn't publish R-values anyway.
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Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120 Recreational Kayak
November 25, 2009
Choix excellentee. This baby will get you up & down with limited resistance.
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Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120 Recreational Kayak
November 25, 2009
Try using a small, grommeted tarp bungeeded down. I've used this system before. Its tight.
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Nikwax Tech Wash / TXD Wash-In Twin Pack
November 24, 2009
Absolutee & soitenly. Old school, new school, it works the same both ways. Gets your wp back and cleans thoroughly. Good stuff for renewing & rebreathing. I use once a year religiously.
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Petzl Ultra Headlamp
November 23, 2009
It adjusts over the helmet & attaches by using special clips. For the price it should include a round trip plane ticket to pick it up.
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Solio Solio Hybrid 1000 Charger
November 21, 2009
It will charge your steripen in about 3 to 4 hrs. The key to faster charging is how much the big yellow ball is shining.
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Solio Solio Hybrid 1000 Charger
November 21, 2009
It doesn't have that exact adapter but you can purchase it from their web site. It does give info on how to use with your SGH device.
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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's
November 21, 2009
As long as your boats are not wider than E.
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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's
November 21, 2009
No bro. These boots are for hiking not construction.
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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's
November 21, 2009
No ansi bro but more important they are comfy and strong with mucho support.
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The North Face Plasma GTX XCR Boa II Hiking Shoe - Men's
November 21, 2009
No ansi bro but more important they are comfy and strong with mucho support.
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Vans TSS Bottom - Women's
November 18, 2009
These are not merino wool. They are four-way stretch polyester with Ciba antimicrobial treatment.
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Vans TSS Bottom - Women's
November 18, 2009
These are not merino wool. They are four-way stretch polyester with Ciba antimicrobial treatment.
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Nixon 51-30 Watch - Men's
November 16, 2009
You will have to contact Nixon direct for spare links.
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Nixon 51-30 Watch - Men's
November 16, 2009
You will have to contact Nixon direct for spare links.
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Nixon 51-30 Watch - Men's
November 16, 2009
Don't count on it anytime soon. I've been told they are selling as many as they can get.
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Kelty Gunnison 2 Footprint
November 14, 2009
Soitenly. Remember to use the poles and stakes to complete your lighter weight shelter.
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Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Women's
November 10, 2009
My girlfriend is put together in a like manner but probably a little more pear on top & these fit her great. They also have enough room in the lower legs for snowboard boots.
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Norrøna Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Women's
November 10, 2009
Absolutely. With a little room to spare.
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Black Diamond Eldorado Tent 2-Person 4-Season
November 8, 2009
Gross. The fecal smell is not normal dude but a slight odor is. Someone might have confused your tent for this tent http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Restop-Privacy-Tent/R
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Kelty Teton 2 Footprint
November 7, 2009
If you can't find the exact match, pick up a light weight ground cloth. It can also double duty as an awning. Then you can party outside when its raining.
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Marmot Limelight 2-Person Tent w/ Footprint and Gear Loft
November 7, 2009
Sounds like you're camping in the rain forest or Olympic NP. This three season tent should handle any of that plus some. Just remember, most gear is waterproof to a point then you gotta find sun to dry out.
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Kelty Treble Messenger Bag
November 6, 2009
Just the shoulder strap Jimmy. It carries easy mon.
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Mountain Hardwear Independence Backpack - 1500cu in
November 6, 2009
Easily Jimmy with room to spare.
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Deuter Futura 28 Backpack - 1700cu in
November 4, 2009
Dude Belize? I'm envious. The Futura is a great carry on. I'd suggest any of the Osprey duffels for your other grip. Check them out on this website.
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Nixon Small Lodown Watch - Women's
November 4, 2009
Different flavours of this watch are available. All the ones I've seen have a bright red LCD.
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Julbo Explorer Sunglasses - Alti Spectron 4 Lens
November 2, 2009
The glass is hard. Just don't drag on the rocks & you'll be OK. Typical Julbo quality.
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Columbia Luxey Bliss Long Down Jacket - Women's
November 1, 2009
Most definitely. Check the shipping info to Canada.
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Columbia Luxey Bliss Long Down Jacket - Women's
November 1, 2009
Most definitely. Check the shipping info to Canada.
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DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 20L Backpack -1200cu in
November 1, 2009
It will fit but you'll have to feed it down with your hands so it won't bunch up.
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DAKINE Heli Pro DLX 20L Backpack -1200cu in
November 1, 2009
I didn't get free gloves with this pack bro. I wish I had.
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MontBell Super Stretch #2 Hugger Sleeping Bag: 25 Degree Down
October 24, 2009
As long as the coil counts are the same. 8's with 8's, 10's with 10's & there the Twain shall meet.
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Burton Cargo Pant - Men's
October 22, 2009
Medium blue with a tinge of green thrown in but mostly blue.
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The North Face Verdi Plaid Down Jacket
October 22, 2009
Jim Jam fuchsia dude. I'd even do chartreuse!!!
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The North Face WindWall 2 Jacket - Women's
October 22, 2009
Not difficult to keep the dirt off. Use nikwax tech wash & polar proof every once in a while to clean & keep clean. Its nice to get a windfall.
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Garmin eTrex Vista
October 20, 2009
That is one of it's most basic features. More advanced ones give distances between points following a certain road instead of in straight line. Most Garmin's have this function. All of the basic Garmin's work on this principle.
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Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in
October 20, 2009
This pack is very good for any backpacking trip. Plenty of room for all your essentials, comfortable & the price is right. I really like detaching my lid for day hiking. Go for it dude & have a great A.T. trip.
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Nikwax Tech Wash / Polar Proof Twin Pack
October 19, 2009
Go for it bro. This stuff is t,a,& c & works on most everything. Wool like in lanolin is the kicker here.
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NRS Chinook Life Jacket
October 5, 2009
It looks smaller because it has a snugger fit, and therefore it is.
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Stohlquist eSCAPE Life Jacket - Men's
October 5, 2009
I'd go with the M/L, being a lady and all. Even though you're a 40 on the chart, the 40 would still fit a man smaller. I hope that makes sense.
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Kelty Deluxe Lounge Chair
October 4, 2009
This has more of a lawn chair height. It'll keep the crawly critters off ya.
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Lafuma Warm'n Light 600G Sleeping Bag: 40 Degree Down
September 25, 2009
With two compatible zippers.
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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Angler Kayak
September 17, 2009
This is only way to fish in faster moving water. There's even enough room for a small livewell.
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Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 Angler Kayak
September 17, 2009
The new latches are a lot beefier & don't open up in a hard roll. Much cleaner than bungees.
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prAna Tizi Sport Top - Women's
September 17, 2009
My girlfriend says yes but only if she's not too cold. I can see them either way.
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O'Neill Ditch Insulated Jacket - Boys'
August 30, 2009
Hey Angy, you're so impudent that time out is in order. Children should be seen and not heard.
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O'Neill Ditch Insulated Jacket - Boys'
August 30, 2009
Hey Angy, you're so juvenile, grow up.
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The North Face Greenland Jacket - Women's
August 30, 2009
It's not exactly the same but close. The Greenland fits a little tighter.
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Patagonia R1 Headband
August 27, 2009
Put a tape measure around your head. Divide the number of inches by two. 6.5-7 is small, 7-7.5 is medium, 7.5 & above is large.
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The North Face Backtrack 50 Backpack - 3050cu in
August 18, 2009
This pack is TA&C. Wrong specs. No wheels. I've had it all over Europe & Mex. Excelentee for quality & comfy. Day pack is adequate for essentials. Happy trails.
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The North Face Gotham Down Jacket - Women's
June 15, 2009
Does the fur trimmed hood actually stand up like a "fro" similar to the picture?
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