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Re: LIghtweight Philmont Experince Youth were 15 and 16 year old cross country runners; all boy scouts with limited backpacking experience (under 10 total prior trips). Only other adult was a 22 year old runner. I'm 44. UL wa... |
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A Few thoughts Below are a few ideas I had after reviewing your lists. Feel free to take or leave any of them as you see fit. I hope some of it helps, even if in a small way. Oh, and good luck on your journey!... |
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It Depends Like most, my base weight depends on where I'm going and what I'd doing. Worst case scenario is 14.4 lbs. That's what I'll be carrying to Philmont this summer for a 12 day trek,... |
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Chris Reeve's Sbenza I'm not sure how much you're looking to spend, but many (me included) feel the Chris Reeve's Sbenza is the best production folder on the market, bar none. The blade takes an incredib... |
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See a Podiatrist First of all, I feel your pain. Sharp, stabbing pain every step isn't within the realm of normal aches and pains, and you probably don't have to live with it. My recc. is to see a podia... |
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Bear Vault Not directly on point, but I've spent lots of time in Shenandoah NP, which is chock full of black bears (saw 3 on my last trip). I've used the large Bear Vault for the last two years the... |
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Mix it up. Run - 3 days per week, about an hour a shot, year round (various courses, some hilly, some flat, sometimes I go slow, sometimes fast), plus: May - Sept - Swim 3 days per week (1 mile per sesson... |
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Floor Saver I'm curious. Tent users - Do you use a floor saver? If so, why (i.e. any bad experiences when not using one)? If not, how long have you used your tent w/o a puncture (looking for rough estim... |
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Mine's little smaller than expected. I have a Diad and use it for any trip where the low is expected to be above freezing. I would push it lower, but its too snug to use with my winter camp layer. My chest is 44", I have a la... |
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It came yesterday John, the pack came yesterday. It looks great. I'm busy with work, but just had to take a break, load it with 27 lbs of stuff, and walk around the house for a bit. I'm thrilled wit... |
All Reader Reviews by Albert K.
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Tarptent Contrail I only have one night in the shelter, but I did pitch it in moderate winds under humid conditions. Here are my initial thoughts: 1. Simple to set up/fast pitch - Very I had mine set in just a few... |
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Jacks R Better No Sniveller quilt The title says it all. I just got back from a winter camping trip on which I used the No Sniveller for the first time. It's now my fav. piece of gear. Here's a few observations: 1. Te... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail I though this pack was OK for loads up to 23 lbs. Over that, the weak plastic frame sheet buckled. At 30 lbs, I found it to be very uncomfortable. I'm not sure why you would use a pack this... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System Likes: 1. Small/easy to pack 2. Goes from pack to boiling water with amazing speed and ease 3. Fuel efficient 4. Bullet Proof (mine has been anyway) 5. Weather-proof - rain and wind have no im... |
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Six Moon Designs StarLite This is the best UL pack I've ever used, period. I've tried many others and none handle a 30 lb load (my max 3 season load, for cold, arid terrain) nearly as well. I tried it with stays an... |
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MSR Hubba While I'm not thrilled with the weight, the utterly storm-proof nature of this shelter, combined with its very small footprint, makes it my go to tent. That it's free standing is a nice bonus... |
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Therm-A-Rest Pro-Lite 4 I love this pad because it provides outstanding comfort in a reasonably compact package. It's a bit heavy, but it smooths out amazingly large rocks, roots, etc. in those less than perfect campsit... |
