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Finding Hikes
I've had good luck signing up for the local hiking/backpacking group on meetup.com. I never actually go with the groups, but there are some great ideas for hikes from people who know the area ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Finding Hikes
November 20, 9:04pm
MH Sprite 1
I picked up a Mountain Hardware Sprite 1 for $89 on clearance last year at REI and it looks like it can be had for about $120 online. It weighs 3 lbs as a tent or 2 lbs 5 oz in the fly/footprint s...

In GEAR » Poor man's UL one or two person tent.
November 09, 2:50pm
Light NeoAir
My NeoAir Trekker torso pad was also about an ounce lighter than stated. The listed weight is 450g and it weighed in at 422g.

In GEAR » NeoAir Weights
November 05, 12:55pm
Target
Target has some great deals as well on the C9 brand they carry (Champion's budget line). I got some merino blend base layers for under $10 and a fleece pullover for $7 on clearance in the spring.

In GEAR » Nice Backpacking Underwear From Wal-Mart
October 07, 9:05am
SEKI Bear Canister Regulations
The only portion of the JMT that passes though SEKI's three bear canister areas (Dusy/Palisade, Rae Lakes and Rock Creek)is the Rae Lakes area between Pinchot Pass and Forester Pass, so you sho...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » JMT Resupply Strategy- MTR to Whitney Portal
August 19, 11:24pm
Trekker
PM sent.

In Gear Swap » FS: Neo Air Trekker Large
June 21, 3:09pm
Dri Ducks
I got mine at Sports Authority in Fresno. not sure if you have that chain down in So-Cal.

In GEAR » DriDucks at a retail store?
May 15, 10:12pm
Journey
I just got a Journey and used it last weekend on a group trip with 15 people and all weekend I had filter/chemical users borrowing it. It worked flawlessly and was extremely convenient on our trip...

In GEAR » Steripen users advise
May 12, 5:38pm
REI
I wouldn't feel bad at all, but then I brought back two pair of Sahara pants for the exact same reason in the past 3 months. The second pair lasted less than 5 days worth of use, all of which ...

In GEAR » REI Return Policy: I feel guilty!
May 05, 9:28pm
Wide Sunglasses
Oakley Monster Dogs fit my large head (7 7/8 hat size) fairly well.

In GEAR » Sunglasses recommendation for wide head
May 04, 1:25pm

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