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All Forum Posts by Paul Maguire

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Re: JMT
"Thank you for reminding me why I left California (among many other reasons), and haven't been back." I found most people on the trail that I met were from out of state. Onl...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » just finished the JMT... a few observations and thoughts
September 11, 7:31pm
crushed the competition?
How has this crushed the competitors? The Bearicade weekender weighs a few ounces less yet has the same capacity. The expedition weighs 3 oz more then yours, yet carries 900 cu. inches.

In GEAR » New Bear Can Design.... Design Stage Feedback
September 10, 8:12pm
great post
Amen brother..... you wrote a lot of what I felt on the trail this season as well. Lots are more interested in impressing others rather then enjoying whats actually going on in the moment.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » just finished the JMT... a few observations and thoughts
September 10, 8:02pm
Thanks again
Thank you everyone for helping me out. If i remember, I will post a trip report when we are done

In Pre-Trip Planning » First backpack trip with my 11 year old son
September 10, 8:42am
Thank you! A few more questions
You guys, Thank you so much for the information! Like I said, I have never hiked in this area, so I was driving blind into this one. Note taken, and I will change our plans and head in fro...

In Pre-Trip Planning » First backpack trip with my 11 year old son
September 09, 6:58pm
First backpack trip with my 11 year old son
I am planning on taking my 11 year old on his first backpacking trip this coming weekend. My plans are to head up to Emigrant Wilderness, and hike in at Kennedy Meadows to Relief Reservoir. I cho...

In Pre-Trip Planning » First backpack trip with my 11 year old son
September 09, 3:15pm
Hip Injury
Hello all, This is my first post, wish I had found this site about a year ago! I just completed the JMT, from Happy Isles to WP. Did it at a pretty casual pace of 18 days. I was told ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Hip Injury
September 07, 11:07am

All Reader Reviews by Paul Maguire

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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1
I used this for my JMT hike this summer. I bought it based on its weight, and that it was a double walled, freestanding tent. Initially, its a nice tent. What I liked: Easy to pitch (unl...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
September 07, 11:56am
Exped SynMat UL 7
I just completed the JMT, and this pad worked flawlessly for me. I have always had a hard time sleeping in the back country, but this pad changed that. I looked at this, the Neo Air and the Big ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
September 07, 11:42am