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Re: Numbness in thighs from heavy loads "The problems described in the article probably depend on body variations (size, fat, muscle, fitness, gender), pack design, weight, and field conditions." Agreed. I'd like to read... |
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Re: wildlife When I was camped out in a shelter on Isle Royale in 2001, I woke at first light to discover a deer mouse scavenging through my backpack. All my food was double-bagged, so I wondered what s/he was ... |
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Re: External Frame Packs? From what I remember, external frames enable you to separate the weight from your back, enabling you to hold more of it on your hips. An added benefit is that weight distribution allows you to walk... |
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Re: Sporking I've been a longstanding believer in the spork. Beans, rice, quinoa, oats, pasta... name it, and I'd give you reasons for eating it with a spork. I'm thinking this might have to chan... |
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Anecdotally speaking One thing I've noticed (since I started hiking in the Rockies, at least) is that many of the women I pass (or pass me!) on the trails seem to enjoying themselves more than the men-- many of the... |
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Thanks Thanks, all (especially Jennifer for your detailed insight). This all suggests to me that I may need to modify my training somewhat; I suppose it's time to talk to someone, eh? |
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Boots, shoes, and knee support I've a quick question for all you kinesiologists. Do boots, with their ankle support, also support one's knees? I wonder about this today, with my second case of runners' knee flami... |
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Re: Four Point Five Pounds. This thread is an interesting read, largely because there's an undercurrent to it: that specific numbers assigned to weights can/do affect one's satisfaction. It is true, of course, that sh... |
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Re: Synthetic vs. Down Quilt for High Altitude Judging only by my experience, there shouldn't be a problem with using down. I've almost never has a problem with my down bag, and for years I've camped at altitudes similar to those yo... |
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Re: ultralight backpacking "on the cheap" !!!!! There have been many days when I've felt a need to carry an ax and a four-pack of sporks. |
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TarpTent Notch This is more of an initial test report. After sealing my Notch's seams, and doing several test-pitches in my backyard, I took it out into Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness Area for an overnig... |
