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Re: Beating a dead wind pant horse
"The montane pants are not terribly water resistant.." I think you need some form of adequate rain protection for your lower body. You may try swapping the Montane WP for rain pants t...

In Gear Lists » Beating a dead wind pant horse
June 12, 4:02am
Re: Backpack for short girlfriend (5'2) 30-40L
I agree with the other ladies that have posted. Women have different fit issues, like needing the S-shaped shoulder straps, narrower shoulder straps, lower center of gravity, etc. So you may need...

In GEAR » Backpack for short girlfriend (5'2) 30-40L
June 12, 2:59am
Re: Re: Private Message
PM sent.

In Gear Swap » WTB Women's Small or Extra Small Hiking Backpack
June 08, 2:12am
Re: Zpacks Arc Blast
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In GEAR » Sub - 2lbs lightweight internal frame pack -- need market update
June 07, 2:36am
Re: Zpacks Arc Blast
+1 for looking at Zpacks Arc Blast. It has an external frame, but it's adjustable. I ordered one last month and am anxiously waiting for it's arrival!

In GEAR » Sub - 2lbs lightweight internal frame pack -- need market update
June 07, 2:36am
Re: WTB Women's Small or Extra Small Hiking Backpack
I tried to PM you, but you don't have it set up. I have a Mac pac Women's Nikau 50L pack. Internal frame, very comfortable but weighs just under 4 lbs, so not UL, but I always loved it ...

In Gear Swap » WTB Women's Small or Extra Small Hiking Backpack
June 07, 2:15am
Re: I need a JMT partner
I hiked solo last year. Safety is not an issue and yes, you will meet plenty of people to hike with, or not, for part or all of it, as you choose. I personally enjoy the option of solitude to...

In Community Support Forum » I need a JMT partner
June 06, 3:02am
Re: Re: Love the Orange Cuban
I wanted a new pack in the 45-50L range for longer hikes that would be lighter than my current GoLite 50L 2011 Women's Pinnacle. I really love this pack, but it weighs 2 lbs. I saw the new ...

In GEAR » zpacks Arc Blast vs Blast? New packs?
June 06, 2:55am
Evernew UL Ti pots
brasslite.com usually carries them. I checked their site and right now they have the 0.6L short Ti pot (without non-stick) in stock. You can ask when they'll get the 0.9L back in stock, b...

In GEAR » Where to find an Evernew UL pot (0.9 L)?
June 06, 2:27am
Re: So what is the deal with rain pants?
I hike in shorts and I always carry wind pants that are highly water resistant. They work well in the rain and keep me warm and dry in even cold, sustained down pours. They double as a pair of lo...

In GEAR » So what is the deal with rain pants?
June 06, 2:20am

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