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Great Info
Great info Andy. Thanks for taking the time to put together such valuable info on the SHR.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sierra High Route
September 12, 10:53am
Tarptent Contrail
I decided on this tent last year and have had mostly good success with it. If I was expecting really bad weather I;d take something a little more bulletproof, nut for normal backpacking in most loc...

In GEAR » Need help choosing a Solo Shelter
March 11, 10:46am
I vote for variety
I have learned the hard way that variety is key, at least for me. Some mornings I'll do some oats, tea maybe dried fruit. Others I'll just eat a cold breakfast and go. I try not to be on a ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Meal Plan for thru-hike
March 06, 10:45am
Not so much
I don't train for backpacking because I feel the only training for hiking, is hiking. I'm in the gym all the time normally anyway and have more muscle than I need for hiking, but it has nev...

In Philosophy & Technique » How do You Train?
March 06, 10:39am
None
None and none. Who cares--after a couple of days, deodorant won't stop you from stinking. Splashing off in the streams and/or lakes is good enough for me.

In Philosophy & Technique » Deoderant choice?
March 06, 10:34am
Have fun
Looks fine to me. You have definitely thought this through and shouldn't have any issues with the gear. I did the KT 2 years ago in May, after a "dry" spring and still had plenty of w...

In Gear Lists » Knobstone Trail Thru Hike gear list
March 05, 10:32am
Shoes
I pronate as well and have found its less about the insoles and more about the shoe. Start with a good shoe that is designed for pronation, and then go from there.

In GEAR » Insoles for an overpronator?
March 05, 10:05am
Great Socks
I switched to these Injini after many blisters and foot problems with Smartwool with or without liners. I used them on my JMT hike last fall and had absolutely no trouble the entire trip. They work...

In GEAR » Injini Tetratsok Socks
March 05, 10:02am

All Reader Reviews by Adam Weesner

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ULA Circuit
After careful consideration I picked up this pack last year for my JMT hike. I bought it because of the innovative features and what I perceived to be the great durability to weight ratio. I was not d...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
March 11, 10:58am