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Re: Boots vs any other footwear I was at Philmont late the summer of 2005, 803-E. I wore Scarpa ZG 65 GTX boots. I'm very willing to wear the additional weight of boots over trail runners to get the extra foot and ankle sup... |
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Lake Alpine Try Lake Alpine, just east of Bear Valley ski area on Highway 4. You'll need a SnoPark pass, and you'll park just about at the road closure before Ebbetts Pass. Though this is a popular... |
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Philmont Experience - Worth It There are a few questions in this thread about whether a Philmont trek is worth it, and some comments about other places to go backpacking for the summer. Philmont is worth it! But, Philmont ... |
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Re: Sub-2lbs double wall tent A bunch of folks have written regarding a sub-2lb or sub-3lb double-wall tent. Check out Stephenson's Warmlite. Small outfit in New Hampshire, 50 years old, single- and double-wall tents. Spe... |
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Re: philmont equipment Philmont gives you a bunch of food. You can cook it as a crew, or you can break the crew up into smaller cook groups. If you've a relatively small crew (e.g., 7-9), you can get by pretty ea... |
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Lightweight Gear; Weather First, a note on Philmont weather. Philmont experiences a monsoon in late July and early August. If your trek is a late 72x or an 80x or 81x (i.e., starting in late July or early August), plan for ... |
All Reader Reviews by Alan Marcum
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Trader Joes Indian Fare I've also enjoyed these and their predecessors. We used these early-on during a Scout 50 Miler in the Emigrant Wilderness a few years ago (2004), and three packs plus rice fed 9 hungry Scouts and ... |
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Eastern Mountain Sports I used to shop EMS frequently, when I lived near Boston. Many years ago, I bought my first pair of hiking boots there. When I went looking for my latest pair of boots, I scoured the local shops (SF ... |
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Orikaso Folding Bowl, Mug You want to keep it light--really light--but you relish a hot meal at day's end. You're sticking with simple one-pot, add water meals, and eating from the pot, or cooking in that prized titani... |
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Maruchan Ramen Be careful with this stuff. Much of that sodium is from MSG, and many, including I, are very sensitive to MSG, especially in the quantities in stuff like this. |
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Just Tomatoes Just Veggies Like James, I get the larger sizes and repackage for trail use. I keep this stuff at work, for a snack or, rehydrated, for lunch (added to a bowl of noodles or quick-cook rice). I've been using... |
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Scarpa ZG 65 XCR Purchased spring 2004. The most comfortable hiking boot I've ever had--and that includes a pair of custom-made Limmers (25 years ago) that simply fit and never needed breaking in. (How could of... |
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MSR SimmerLite I used an MSW Whisperlite for many years. When the Simmerlite came out, I was interested in the lighter weight and the purported improved ability to simmer well. I've been please with the light... |
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Stephenson 2R I've now had my Warmlite 2R for a couple of years, and in a couple good wind storms (well, good for the SF Bay Area): one with 40 gusting 50, one with 30 gusting 40 and rainy. Tent held up fabulou... |
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REI UL 45 I picked up this pack also on sale. Alas, REI discontinued it--or so I thought. Rather, they changed a few things and now call it the "Quick UL 45." Robert wished for a bigger stretch poc... |
