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re: Thermal Underwear? I've been using the Eddie Bauer's First Ascent merino wool thermals for a while now and I really like them. Being a tall guy with long arms and legs I also appreciate that they offer "... |
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re: Ventilated Back Backpacks I've had the REI Venturi 30 for a year now. I live in Phoenix Arizona, so I know a little bit about sweating ;-) This pack has been great for me. I looked at several of the others on your list ... |
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Why not a poncho? I prefer a poncho. It goes over me and my entire pack so I don't have to use a pack cover. Plus, my pack straps and everything stay completely dry. There are also several poncho/tarp combos tha... |
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Another Vista HCx User +1 for Vista HCx. It seems like a good trade-off between price and performance. You can spend more and get bigger screen or touch screen, but you aren't really getting much more in functionalit... |
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re: Light boots (Merrill Moab Mid) I got a pair last summer and have put about 400 miles on them with no problems. They do have a stiff shank, which is what I wanted. You really need to try them on. As mentioned, they run short, so... |
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re: TREKKING POLES VS STAFF The biggest advantage I find in trekking poles is that they greatly reduce the stress on my joints, particularly my knees. As already mentioned, if you are on fairly even ground the Nordic techniqu... |
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re: "Light shoes with stiff shank?" "William, get well soon. Was that Morton's Toe you were suffering from?" No, I had something called Hallux Rigidus, which is basically a rigid big toe joint caused by cartilage deg... |
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Light shoes with stiff shank? I've had surgery on one foot to repair the big toe joint. It doesn't bend upward like it used to. I've found that I need a pretty good (3/4) shank in order to hike comfortably for any r... |
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SOLD! Thanks for the interest! This is sold. |
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FS: Big Anges Seedhouse SL1 Like New $150 This tent is very clean and in like new condition. Includes an additional footprint. About $300 in value for only $150 via Paypal shipping CONUS included. |
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