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Re: What's Your UL Fly and Bubble Rig?
I keep my tenkara stuff in a zip-lock. I don't take floatant because I just swap to a dry fly. I'd think that it could look much the same, plus a bubble: The hemostats can clip on m...

In Fishing » What's Your UL Fly and Bubble Rig?
May 22, 6:19pm

Re: Re: up to them
One of my first real hikes was up to Half Dome on a crowded day, years ago. It was standing room only on the boards, and the only people making progress were speeders outside the cables. That mig...

In Chaff » Everest--for idiots?
May 22, 11:46am

a phone for "us"
I expect that at some point someone will do a phone a little more centered in GPS and battery life. It makes sense. We're a big enough market. Until then what manufacturers see as market &qu...

In GEAR » Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
May 17, 6:32am

Re: Re: Re: yes
Isn't it a crack-up that Garmin is using Russian satellites now? I mean, it was a bit mind blowing to get our military technology for recreational purposes, but now we have theirs! That was m...

In GEAR » Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
May 16, 9:34am

Re: Re: Re: Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
Garmin lets you compare between their models a bit (here). It looks like the Foretrex is a bit lighter, but has lower battery life, and doesn't use the Russian GLONASS satellites. So it's...

In GEAR » Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
May 16, 9:08am

Re: yes
I do believe "lower sensitivity" should show up in the specs. Perhaps not for off-brand low end models, but the big boys should be up-front. FWIW, I track the hobby segment a bit, and...

In GEAR » Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
May 16, 8:47am

Re: Re: Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
I think I might be less of a pessimist than Jerry. We're on the Nth generation of devices now, and I think core functionality is pretty good on all current models. The makers try to different...

In GEAR » Most simple, cheapest GPS receiver recommendation pls
May 16, 8:25am

Re: How's everyone sizing their hiking shoes? Long 2nd toe causing dilemma.
I think a lot of people overspend on shoes. Trail runners are a mass market item. I can find lots to try at big chains stores that have big selection. Out here that's like Sports Chalet, Spo...

In GEAR » How's everyone sizing their hiking shoes? Long 2nd toe causing dilemma.
May 15, 5:55pm

Have Bought Cottage
Another "that said" ... the pictured Tarptent Moment was purchased here in the Gear Swap, and I love it ...

In Chaff » Never buying cottage again.
May 15, 7:49am

Re: Never buying cottage again.
I know I'm very conservative, financially, but I don't really count on resale for anything smaller than a car. That said, any sale is about "serviceable, available, market." ...

In Chaff » Never buying cottage again.
May 15, 7:37am

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