Dear Mikapedia

My Goals for Mikapedia

2010-12-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

The primary purpose of Mikapedia, both blog and Facebook fan page, is to provide helpful information about outdoor equipment and activities. Currently I am trying to pose answers to questions I get regularly from customers. More than likely, these answers will be applicable to the current season or conditions. I am open to direct questions from the general public on just about anything outdoor related.

Mikapedia should in no way give people the impression that everything discussed is about selling product. I do however, get excited by new and interesting products and like to share that excitment through videos and comments. For me it really is about the outdoor experience and I feel that I may be able to contribute to that experience in a positive way through sharing my own knowledge gained from years in the outdoor industry.

Thanks for listening,

Mikapedia

Arctery'x Altra 62

2010-07-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

Patagonia Nano Puff

2010-06-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Purchase the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket here: Women's and Men's

Down vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags

2010-04-02T18:10:00.000-07:00

Looking for a new sleeping bag? Can't decide between a Down bag and a Synthetic bag? Well, listen up cause Mikapedia is about to teach you a thing or two that will help make your decision easier!

Cap vs Wool Baselayers

2010-03-22T16:54:00.000-07:00

Cap vs Wool Baselayers

Mikes Ultimate Products

2010-02-03T10:07:00.000-08:00

Mountain Hardwear out dry, the comfort revolution. The Epic glove's unique construction allows total waterproof protection with no bulk.

Mountain Hardwear z-weld technology in the women's Silvretta jacket allows construction of seams and pockets with no stitches or seam taping. Totally waterproof and stronger than most stitched seams.

Arc`teryx Coreloft Atom LT Hoody men`s and women`s jacket is super compressible ultralite thermal insulation. Great for backpacking, backcountry skiing, climbing and mountaineering. New material has similar warmth of existing continuous filament insulation but much more packable with less loft loss. Nearly no moisture absorption.

USDA Pct maps all newly redone and updated. Printed on waterproof, tear resistant paper.

Mammut Mt. Crest Lth for men and Mammut Mt. Vista for women are the most perfect classic all leather boot using modern materials and construction techniques. Injection molded rand won`t delaminate. Lamb skin lined with high memory foam underneath to make the most soft and padded upper ever in an all leather boot.

Big Agnes is making an ultralight design even lighter with the Fly Creek UL. So long stuffy bivy sack. A full tent that weighs less then most tarp tents and bivy sacks.

Holly awesome techfit AT binding! Thank you G3 for you new ONYX.

BD Justice. Only one thing to say, all about the down!

Thermarest Neo Air. The lightest, most packable comfort mattress that is actually insulating. Easily a three season mattress. New materials and construction techniques allow for a big cushion with no more bulk then a few sheets of nylon. Horizontal baffles increase the comfort by allowing you to sleep on top of the mattress without being taco`ed into the middle of the mattress.

Petzl headlamps. Updated electronics make an efficient LED design even more efficient. With a supplemental red LED you now have a light for all occasions.

Patagonia Nano Puff men`s and women`s. Using primaloft one, the nano puff is super warm as well as weighs almost nothing. Plus its more packable then standard primaloft. Combine that with the no frills design of the garment and you have a layering staple that you can take anywhere while doing almost anything.

Stoves: Canister vs Liquid Fuel

2009-12-24T08:28:00.000-08:00

Stoves: Canister vs Liquid Fuel from Travis Caldwell on Vimeo.

Mammut Smart Belay Device

2009-12-01T09:01:00.000-08:00

Mammut Smart Belay Device from Travis Caldwell on Vimeo.