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Board shorts
I waited until I found my Stretch Wavefarers on sale somewhere online (maybe Moosejaw?) for around $50 - $60. Someone else mentioned it, but I think Patagonia has revamped the line and maybe added ...

In GEAR » Board shorts
June 18, 11:03pm

Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
Yes. It happens. Last year, I was going hiking in the Columbia Gorge and my head got caught in a trash can at the TH. I had to cut it off with a Bear Grylls Ultimate Pro Fixed Blade Knife. Lucki...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
June 16, 10:41am

Re: Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
"Higher than hoped, but light-ish, right?" Um, yes, that is light. I just don't think it matters below 10 lbs, really. There obviously is a difference between a 6.9-lb base and 10-...

In Gear Lists » Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
June 15, 4:47pm

trash compactor bags
Fred Meyer here in the PNW has unscented compactor bags. They are owned by Kroger, so maybe a Kroger-brand store would have some.

In GEAR » trash compactor bags
June 14, 9:00pm

Bigfoot Trail in Northern California
Amy, I posted this earlier today but here's a link to a article about the Oregon Desert Trail. The article gives more information and a link to ONDA, the organization who is developing the t...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bigfoot Trail in Northern California
June 14, 8:52pm

Sage Clegg, 33, of Bend aims to be first hiker to finish Oregon Desert Trail
Just interesting. That is all. http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/index.ssf/2013/06/sage_clegg_33_of_bend_tries_to.html#incart_river

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sage Clegg, 33, of Bend aims to be first hiker to finish Oregon Desert Trail
June 14, 10:31am

Lightest Sunblock container?
Try one of these, available at REI and probably most gear stores: http://www.rei.com/product/605890/polyethylene-container-1-fl-oz With sun protective clothing, you shouldn't need more th...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Lightest Sunblock container? SEEMS crazy, but it all adds up, right??
June 11, 7:20pm

Yes, your first solo trip this weekend.
I think a solo trip is a good time to add a few ounces back in with an audio book or long playlist or an actual book (no Tolstoy; this IS still BPL). Maybe not necessary if you are already used to ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Maybe my first solo trip this weekend??
June 10, 10:56pm

Pukaskwa: 160kms Around the Outside via Foot & Raft
Awesome. Just . . . awesome. I love learning about places I've never even heard of. I was just trying to follow your trip on google maps. In satellite view (although the river isn't name...

In Post-Trip Reports » Pukaskwa: 160kms Around the Outside via Foot & Raft
June 08, 9:27pm

Easy removal of trekking pole grips
I finally got around to removing some harder plastic-y grips on some sale carbon ski poles today. I thought others might like to know how easy it really was. This is not new information, just confi...

In GEAR » Easy removal of trekking pole grips
June 08, 5:08pm

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