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All Forum Posts by David Chenault
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re: Bikeraftpackfishing Dude. You can't talk about singlespeeding without saying what gear ratio you runnin. Time to upgrade to a ss-specific frame, or at least flip the spring and run that singulator in the push ... |
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re: GNP 8/17 leave Logan pass. 8/18 Flattop 8/19 Goat Haunt 8/20 Mokowanis 8/21 Helen Lake 8/22 Many Glacier A good itinerary and mostly good campsites. Well done. Logan to Flattop will be f... |
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g hooks http://milspecmonkey.com/store/tactical-gear/itw-g-hook Or if you want smaller buy a set of the Sea to Summit straps: http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/156 |
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The barrel pack A sheet of fairly stiff foam, ideally in a full sleeve, will help prevent the barrel effect somewhat. Side panel contouring will help keep that rigid shape closer to your back, but I'm not awa... |
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re: the herd Well done Craig. |
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re: Middle Fork levels "So Dave, How does that rank on the PR difficulty scale?" I'll just say that my plan had been to float down the Essex, use the Isaak Waltons phone, and drink a beer while waiting f... |
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Griz in Glacier The entire Many Glacier complex is a Griz kitchen. If you're going to hike there you should know that. Years ago I was headed up the beginning of Swiftcurrent Pass when a Griz shortcut down... |
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re: Glacier food Forgot food. Very important. I'm going to disagree with Gary. The Two Sisters and especially Cattle Baron are massively overpriced and just generally middling to crap food. I cannot empha... |
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re: Glacier DAY 1 - >> An extremely popular hike for a reason. It will be a stout day with all the side hikes you've planned. If you plan on parking at the Loop in the AM get there very early (... |
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Flathead levels I hope everyone already noticed that all three forks of the Flathead are setting flow records as we speak. I drove past the Bear Creek TH yesterday afternoon, and must report that it was an impres... |
All Reader Reviews by David Chenault
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STARBUCKS VIA Italian Roast Tastes good enough, tiny and easy to use. What could be better? It not being so darn expen$ive. |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie Tasty, moist, tasty, good calorie to weight ratio, compact, resists deformation, doesn't freeze too bad in the cold, tasty, made of real food, and tasty! Bar-shaped food does not get any bett... |
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Patagonia Capilene 1 T-Shirt Cap 1 seems to have changed very little since it was called silkweight capilene back in the day. It dries very quickly, wicks pretty well (though not as well as cap 2), and most importantly feels lig... |
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Therm-A-Rest Ridgerest I use a cut-down 48" Ridgerest on every trip. Bombproof, comfy, light, cheap. In winter, I add a full length under it. I actually sleep better on this than most inflatables, but realize I&... |
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MLD Trailstar In summary: Aside from a bivy sack for good weather and race pace endeavors, I've sold off the rest of my shelters. It's a great cross of a pyramid and a tarp. Finished weight, seam sealed... |
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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz. It's hard to get more warmth for the weight (or price). I like having a few pieces to add in as supplementary feet and/or torso pieces. It is quite fragile. Do not leave this on the outside o... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug A very well designed cup. Light, but seems just as functionaly durable as Snowpeak or Evernew stuff. Ideal size for a soloist. The taller than it is wide shape is one I prefer for cooking on a fire... |
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Patagonia Houdini Wind Jacket Note 1: This is a review of my 2005/6 Houdini. It's longevity is revealing (it may have been the Dragonfly back then, even). Note 2: If the price is outrageous, no one would buy it! The prote... |
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Patagonia Ready Mix Softshell Pants I disagree with all Kev's objections, and desperately wish I could find more mediums to buy. The simplicity is what I love best. Actually, the perfect in all conditions from 70-10 F fabric is ... |
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patagonia down sweater Note: I'm folding this review of the Down hooded pullover into this section because 1) the hooded p/o isn't made anymore, 2) the critical comments likely apply broadly. I really liked the d... |
