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Seeing the Light. I pack with a group of ten guys. There are about 14 in our group but every year it seems like only ten go. One guy was light but not UL. This year after much discussion about 7 will go light - b... |
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Re: Re: kids Thanks for your insight John. We are trying to get more families and kiddos to go with us on our little treks. I look forward to the day when we are doing 50 milers over two weeks in the high coun... |
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"brains in your head, feet in you shoes" - invite your friends along. Thank you for your quote from Dr. Seuss. I have three children. Austin Boyd - 8, Travis Mack - 5, and Shelton Alexandra - 4. The boys went fly fishing with me as early as 12 months - and we now ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste? I've used it at home in a pinch as well. And on trail. I will try again - but even with just a drop it initially taste goood - but I still experience a little after taste. |
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Re: Story to Report What - you lost a perfectly good opportunity to save weight and change this girls life. One shelter, no condoms to pack - maybe a little extra alcohol - but hey. Besides - you live if the DFW are... |
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Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste? I've done it. It works in a pinch. But man what an aftertaste. Hoo-Ya! At less than an ounce some environmentally friendly tooth paste or powder might be easier to take. |
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Re: Unmentionables-weight? JT as an acquaintance and since you know my profession - I should advise you that you should say "alleged unmentionables" or "something that you heard someone might have carried alon... |
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Just order some and ship ground to hotel or business where you start Just as previously mentioned - ship it. We have ten guys going to Victor Montana and time is of the essence when we arrive at the airport. So we have shipped supplies to a business in Hamilton Mo... |
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Smartwool Adrenaline Ultralite Crew - This is my favorite pair of socks for hiking. I find that the light hikers fit loose and move around. The Adrenaline hugs your foot, protects from blisters and keeps your feet warm. If I could t... |
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Re: Re: SUV vs. Sports Car / Boots vs. trail runners Thanks guys. And yes I have ended my debate. Hardrocks it is. I will add in a little ankle support by utilizing a lightweight ankle support. Which as I understand it is basically what the Namch... |
All Reader Reviews by Philip Mack Furlow
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Cabela's XPG bivy Cabelas XPG Bivy is Big for Big Guys. This is my first bivy purchase and it is heavier than many of the bivy's I read about on BPL. However, 15oz for a 40"X90" bivy is pretty good. It... |
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Black Diamond Gradient Found these on sale at BackCountry.com and they have performed extremely well. Last year in Colorado stepped into deep mud and my left foot sunk over a foot. The pole bent - but did not break. I re... |
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Smart Wool Lightweight Block Tee Smart Wool Shirt is Smart Investment that might save your marriage. Just ask my economist wife. I love this shirt. It is comfortable, light, cool when hot, warm when cool, and best of all when swea... |
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Marmot Precip Jacket Mens Found PreCip on sale for $43.00 bucks with sale price and added coupon and I must admit that I couldn't be happier with the purchase. The big pit zips work great and vent well. The Hood is we... |
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Big Agnes Horse Thief Last year on a trip a buddy of mine had the Big Agnes Horse Thief. It spread out on the tent floor and looked luxurious after 8 miles and 3500 feet elevation gain. So when they went on sale I picked... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3 In my quest to move to lighter gear my sleeping pad was the last thing to give up. I love my 15 year old full length thermarest that weighs in close to 2lbs 6oz. It is heavy but awesome to sleep on.... |
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Sierra Designs Origami 2 UL The Origami 2 UL is a five equilateral triangle design that provides excellent wind and weather protection. At 1lb 12.5 oz it is a bit heavy for a UL tarp - but it provides ample room for two campers... |
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Montrail Hardrock In search of the perfect lightweight hiking shoe/boot - I have tried trail running shoes and lightweight boots. And I just can't find anything that can beat the Hardrock. This shoe has excellen... |
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover Buddy of mine recommended this and found one on sale. Purchased it for me and sent it to me with the bill. It is a light weight, warm piece of gear that serves as a great warm insulation pullover (b... |
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Smartwool Midweight Merino Wool Turtle neck Sorry guys - hit the wrong button. Meant to ask Ron a question about this shirt and ended up in the wrong spot. Couldn't back out of the screen Thanks for the information Ron. Do you think th... |
