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Walk
I've been asked if I was a sprinter before (I was) based on how I walk, but never if I was a hiker. I'd definitely say it makes sense that repetitive exercise would change the balance in yo...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » <b>Does Your Hiking Show?</b>
February 18, 10:24pm
#4
Dug... beat me to it. Sending a PM on #4 though

In Gear Deals » Another round of hats, bigger and ..more manly??
February 03, 5:55pm
Physics
Yeah... I hate to say it David, but you're arguing with the laws of physics. Not an easy one to win. The fact is, yes you are technically off balance if you have a small weight in one pocket an...

In GEAR » Packs, Packs, Packs
January 21, 3:24pm
Halo Stretch
I bought this jacket from Backcountry when it was on sale last Fall. Ended up returning it. Zipper got stuck constantly and it weighed significantly more than their website said at the time (tipped...

In Gear Deals » Montane eVent Halo Stretch Jacket @ Geartrade.com
January 20, 5:54pm
Re
Pseudo Unrelated: 1) Love the Bearbag system, Lawson. Played with it in the park near my apartment the other day for the weight it's going to be a dream to use. 2) It was you who did the ...

In Gear Deals » Mountainfitter Tube Sock
January 06, 5:34pm
Re
Ha to be honest I didn't notice you'd even said WM at that point. I just use Summerlite whenever I'm talking about UL down bags because it seems to be the standard choice of most people...

In GEAR » WM Overstuff Option...what's the gain??
December 21, 4:31pm
Overstuff
My understanding is that while a sleeping bag is typically filled to optimally just barely fill out the baffles, more down will to a point increase the warmth more efficiently by itself than adjust...

In GEAR » WM Overstuff Option...what's the gain??
December 21, 3:54pm
PCT Hang
The stick jams into the biner as you lower the bag after tying the stick in. It's hard to visualize, so check out this youtube video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8FXRJldcpE

In GEAR » Bear Bags
December 10, 2:11pm
Palisade
I was trying to make this exact decision at the end of the summer. On Erik's suggestion I went with the Palisade. Incredible craftsmanship, the way it attaches to the sleeping pad made me have ...

In GEAR » Katabatic Palisade or Arc Specialist?
December 01, 10:17am
Thanks!
Elizabeth, First of all Thanks for all the suggestions. That's exactly the type of information I was looking for as trying to get a grip on everything to do in the area has been giving me se...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » 3 Years Worth of Trips
November 24, 10:40am

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