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Re: Battery backup for iPhone Unfortunately the AA backups don't fully recharge the unit. The best bet are the cases that have external batteries in them. Last summer I went on a 4 day hike in the Sierras, used the GPS a... |
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Re: Gaia maps Gaia uses free downloadable 24K topo maps, and adds a shaded relief to help identify the contours. You can get all the maps in the US for the price of Gaia ($6.99). The maps are easy to download, s... |
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Re: is this still for sale? Mark, I didn't get an email, and apologize that I didn't see your post here. It is still available. I will check my account to make sure my settings are correct for receiving PMs. -John |
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Re: September Around Mount Hood Yes, those are the same location! What a dramatic location; it just feels so huge when you are there, these pictures don't do it justice. Jerry, thank you for the first really detailed photo... |
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Re: September around Mt. Hood Very nice report! I've wanted to do this for years, but have at this point only sectioned hiked portions of it. Forgive me if I add a few photos of my own; I don't mean to upstage your phot... |
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FS: Golite Shangri-La 2 I'm selling my 2010 Go-Lite Shangri-La 2 (bamboo color), used on two backpacking trips, but in new condition. This is a great wind-resistant tarp with lots of room inside when you don't use... |
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Re: Re: If you could only have one tent/shelter what would it be? Yet another vote for a Doble Rainbow. I've owned 9 lightweight shelters and ths is the most versatile of the bunch. Rarely do you find a shelter at this weight that is as roomy yet equally adep... |
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Re: iPhone GPS apps I've tried 5 programs, and Gaia GPS is my favorite. This is because Gaia has seamless USGS topos with a shaded-relief overlay, which I find very helpful. It also has a nice screen that shows a ... |
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iPhone 4 GPS much more sensitive I've been using an iPhone 4 for about a month and can verify the new GPS is much more sensitive than previous iPhones. I took it backpacking in dense northwest forests with the SIM card removed... |
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Re: iPhone "I despise materialism and, in particular, loathe the iPhone. While it is nice and rather functional it seems like more of a status thing than anything else." Larry, I enjoyed your ... |
All Reader Reviews by John Carter
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Shires Tarptent Rainbow I've never purchased an item where my initial thoughts were so negative, but my final thoughts so positive. I have truly come 180 deg. on this tent! Initial thoughts: too heavy for solo use, la... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove I give the Caldera Cone a 5 for it's simplicity and wind resistance. It provides the best compromise between lighter weight but wind-prone alcohol systems and heavier but more wind resistant canis... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I wholeheartedly agree with the above posts. The ProLite Gear team was extremely helpful both before my order and after a return. When I ordered two Integral Designs eVENT Thru Hiker Jackets during... |
