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Beanie
I have a Sawatch and Palisade, with an EX-Light hoodless jacket. I use a wool Buff at night. Pros: -Better to hike in. -Pull it over your eyes to shield yourself from bright moonlight Cons:...

In GEAR » Hooded down jacket or separate hood?
May 19, 5:53pm
Black Bear
Here is another one from a month ago about a black bear. http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1byn1l/i_was_mauled_by_a_bear_fought_it_off_and_drove_4/ or http://goo.gl/1hqBz

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Guy on reddit talks about his Grizzy bear attack where he was blinded...
May 07, 9:48pm
Exos
I've got the Exos 46 and I find it extremely comfortable, especially around the lower back and hips. Probably the most comfortable pack I've worn. The shoulder straps stretch on purpose, an...

In GEAR » exos 58 vs Arc blast
May 02, 8:20am
DWR
"It is a 5C or 45F minimalist down sweater. The EX Light does not have a DWR coating." I don't have mine with me right now to test it, but I am quite sure the EX Light has a DWR co...

In GEAR » Puffies
April 29, 10:48am
Zpacks
Zpacks makes short sleeping bags, and they are insanely light. The short 30 degree is $340, the short 20 degree is $360. A bit more than she wanted to spend, but I think she would be very happy. Bo...

In GEAR » Short Summer bag
April 28, 4:47pm
Umbrella
What about getting an umbrella and using your windshirt with that?

In GEAR » WIndshirt Vs. Rain jacket
April 25, 8:38pm
Re: small neo
I am 6'2", so you couldn't say that it "fits". I put my pack under my feet and I have the Montbell pillow.

In Gear Lists » Colorado Trail 2013
April 04, 2:07pm
Maps
I've also all the maps for the trail downloaded on my phone with BackCountry Navigator. Do you guys think it would be fine just to go with my phone (thus depending on technology, battery life i...

In Gear Lists » Colorado Trail 2013
April 03, 2:49pm
Re: Socks
The Darn Toughs in the list are not wool, even though that is what Darn Tough is known for. They are coolmax. I'll check out those socks next time I am REI, though.

In Gear Lists » Colorado Trail 2013
April 03, 1:05pm
Response
Sorry everyone, I accidentally removed my ex-light jacket from the list before I posted it, it's back now. Mike, I do have a ziplock bag for the phone. I was trying to avoid using a hard cas...

In Gear Lists » Colorado Trail 2013
April 03, 12:04pm

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