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Re: nighttime temps
In late July you can expect nighttime temperatures that rarely fall below 30F at 8,000-10,000 ft. Unless you are a cold sleeper, your Golite quilt and solite pad should handle that just fine. I thi...

In Gear Lists » JMT gear list 2013 late July
May 18, 11:57am
Re: SHR
Bravo Andy. I was hoping you'd post a TR at some point. Really enjoyed the fantastic photos. I think my sleeping bag was in the exact same spot as yours below Palisade Crest.

In Post-Trip Reports » Sierra High Route 2012
May 17, 5:25pm
Re: Flyroc 310
Jim, I haven't worn the Flyroc 310's but my understanding is they are almost the same shoe as the Roclite 295 which I've worn extensively. Personally I would have no problem hiking that...

In GEAR » need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
May 17, 1:32pm
Re: What's so great about the JMT?
Many newer backpackers choose the JMT for their first extended trip, so there's a disproportionate amount of threads about it since those newer backpackers have lots of questions. The splendor ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What's so great about the JMT?
May 10, 1:12pm
Re: Rae Lakes
Nice job Aaron. I was thinking about doing the loop too but the website says that overnight parking is not allowed until May 22. How did you guys get to and from Roads End?

In Post-Trip Reports » First group to hike Rae Lakes this year
May 07, 8:16am
Re: need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
Sportiva is awesome- I wear their climbing shoes exclusively. The XF rubber is good stuff, second only to 5.10 Stealth rubber for grip. The XF + big lugs on the XCountry (now Anakonda) make for som...

In GEAR » need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
May 06, 8:56pm
Re: need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
Check out the Scarpa Sparks. Low drop (6mm?), rock plate, light weight (mine are roughly 11oz/pair), quick drying. The rubber is not as sticky as Frixion XF, but is better than most other brands. A...

In GEAR » need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
May 06, 3:14pm
Re: Understanding UV protection
I wore a Rab MeCo 120 long sleeve shirt for 12 days in the Sierra, mostly above 10,000' and very sunny, and didn't even get a tan underneath, let alone a sunburn. I haven't worn a Cap1 ...

In GEAR » Understanding UV protection
May 06, 3:09pm
Re: Windy Ridge
Just sent you an e-mail Jay. Andy, thanks for the reminder. I had totally forgotten about the view down the Middle Fork from Windy Ridge. Your pic takes me back to being there. I didn't take...

In Post-Trip Reports » Tehipite Valley
April 30, 4:21pm
Re: The more the merrier
Hey Jay, sorry, I should have realized that you would be interested in this trip. My bad on that one. Hopefully we can get together for the next one.

In Post-Trip Reports » Tehipite Valley
April 30, 2:31pm

All Reader Reviews by Andrew F

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ULA Ohm
The Ohm is my go-to pack for trips that don't require a bear can. You can fit a Bearikade in it, but it's not very comfortable because it bulges into your back. I put a plastic frame sheet fro...

In Backpacks - Frameless
November 15, 2:15pm
Katabatic Gear Alsek
See thread with pictures and comments here: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=48962 I've used this quilt for about 20 nights no...

In Sleeping Bags - Quilts & Top Bags
November 15, 2:08pm