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I use these
Mine are about 7" long and weigh 13g each. For comparison I have some blue Easton 6" tent stakes that weigh 10g each but cost $2.25-$2.50 a piece.

In GEAR » Gutter Spike as an Ultralight Ultracheap Stake
November 13, 12:49pm
How's the fit?
I might be interested in the top. How's the sizing/fit? I know it's supposed to be form fitting, but how tight is it? Also, how long are the sleeves and torso? Thanks, John

In Gear Swap » Merino Wool Base Layer - Men's L top & bottom
November 04, 4:29pm
zombierunner
10 ampules for $4. I buy online, but I see that they have a Palo Alto store. They also have lots of other foot care products including Leukotape, Hydropel, etc.

In GEAR » Leukotape is heavy!
October 03, 11:24am
I'd add the LS Shirt
Your list is very similar to what I carry in the Whites except that I always have a LS shirt/light fleece. I also carry a spare pair of socks. If I get cold while in camp, I just get in my sleepi...

In GEAR » Autumn in NH, clothing options
September 01, 8:23am
5.10 Savant - maybe?
Looks like they might work for this, but unfortunately they didn't fit my feet so I don't have any direct experience with them. Here's a thread with more info: http://www.backpack...

In GEAR » Shoes/trail runners on wet rocks
August 11, 2:59pm
PM Sent
I could use these.

In Gear Swap » Scarpa 45 Wide Medium weight boots--Free for shipping
July 31, 8:25am
Re: Long Trail Early Fall
I hiked 200 miles of the LT from North to South last October (5th through the 16th) before an injury forced me off the trail. I took similar clothing with the exception that I carried a windshirt ...

In Gear Lists » Long Trail Early Fall
June 11, 1:35pm
RE: Pemi Loop
Here's a nice faq on the pemi loop: http://www.davidalbeck.com/hiking/pemiloop.html Note that while some crazy people try to do it in a day, I would consider it a 2-3 day hike. You could co...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » NH White Mountains - Suggestions Needed
May 21, 9:15am
Where to buy wide width silnylon?
Anybody know where I can buy 1.1 silnylon in a 70-72" width? I thought saw this for sale sometime ago. Thanks, John

In Make Your Own Gear » Where to buy wide width silnylon?
April 11, 2:05pm
Re: Re: Re: Weight lifting 101
Yes, great stuff - very helpful. Chad (or anybody else), can you give an example/description of a "30 minute weight lifting routine done twice a week to keep your body in balance"? i....

In Philosophy & Technique » How do You Train?
January 25, 10:31am

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