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Repairs
I have repaired both upper and lower sections. If its broken just above the taper then you can whittle down the taper and put it inside the broken section with epoxy. Mine pole has at least a tho...

In GEAR » Replacement for LT4 tip section
May 16, 10:59am
Re: Which Pencil for the JMT?
"Not so sure about the pen, they smear when wet, leaving bear attracting residue everywhere. " Does that mean that you have to carry a canister if you carry a pen. :O

In GEAR » Which Pencil for the JMT?
May 15, 2:39pm
Multi use
A long pencil is clearly the answer. It may weigh more but is multi use. 1) tent stake. 2) a weapon to keep PCT hikers from stealing your food. 3) the stick for use in the PCT method bear hang....

In GEAR » Which Pencil for the JMT?
May 15, 5:13am
Yes
Just north of Woody gAp is a small side trail to the left. A spring is a short distance down the trail

In Pre-Trip Planning » Springer Mountain to Woody Gap (GA Section of AT) - Where is the water???
May 14, 7:44pm
Grand Canyon
Of the Toulemne. Best time of year. You can do a loop up through ten lakes. Loved that trip.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » You have 3 full days in yosemite...what do you do?
May 14, 7:32pm
New plan
Dave, any pictures of the middle fork? Since all the snow has melted off the trail, there isn't enough challenge in the hike. Now thinking that a ride down the middle fork in an inflatable ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
May 13, 5:36pm
Nick and Roger
Whether or not someone needs electrolytes will depend greatly on the type of trip they are doing. I would agree that the vast majority of hikers don't need any special foods or supplements. B...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » electrolyte supplements---capsules in particular--how many?
May 12, 8:00pm
No pants
If you are hiking even slightly overgrown trails, the pants are a waste of time. They started shredding within a mile in WA on the PCT.

In GEAR » Are these the right Frogg Toggs?
May 09, 7:52pm
Re: Re: Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
Could an UL pitchfork have dual use as an ice axe? Or a weenie roaster? Or a trekking pole? Or a bear deterrent instrument? Or a cathode digger? Hmm, I think you may be on to something.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
May 09, 5:26pm
Re: As a PCT thru-hiker about to start...any last minute suggestions ?
Seth, it sounds like a plan. I suspect anything listed as seasonal sources will be dry this year. Have a great hike.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » CA Snowpack: 17%
May 09, 5:11pm

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