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Brunton 9020
Hi Brett Your comment about being able to set the declination on the Brunton 9020 compass caught my eye. It looks a lot lighter than my Silva Ranger that I have been user for umpteen years, but...

In GEAR » Garmin Foretrex 101
February 17, 1:14pm
Thanks to All
Thank you all for very clear answers. Now I know the Foretrex 101 will do what I want. It is too bad Garmin technical support can't give straight answers. I am glad to hear that Amazon....

In GEAR » Garmin Foretrex 101
February 12, 12:06pm
Re: Re: Garmin Foretrex 101
Ok, I know it has a little dial compass, but does it give you the bearing in numbers (like: N 30 deg W), and does the little dial compass point to a specific way point you choose or only to the LAS...

In GEAR » Garmin Foretrex 101
February 10, 7:48pm
Garmin Foretrex 101
I can't get a straight answer from Garmin, so I will try here. The Foretrex 101 is a light small GPS, but will it give me what I want? All my hiking life I have used a map and compass. N...

In GEAR » Garmin Foretrex 101
February 10, 5:18pm
What about windscreens mounted ABOVE canister?
I find great success with my modified MSR Aluminum windscreen sitting on a thin aluminum pie plate base mounted ABOVE the canister. This prevents overheating the canister and possibly causing an e...

In Editor's Roundtable » Windscreen Dynamics and Design
June 07, 9:37am
Bear Cannisters encourage bears?
I do not defend bear cannisters, but they are a fact of life in some areas of CA parks, re: Black Bears. However, I have never heard anyone say: "...sit back 50 yards or more and be patient" ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Electric Bear Fence
April 22, 2:56pm
Toilet Paper is ok
Sorry, but too much hassel and mess. Dig a 6" hole, take a dump, use some toilet paper, burn it, and bury the remaining ashes in the hole. It is simple, fast & clean. Then place a small ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Toilet Paper Free Expeditions
April 15, 10:00am
Satellite Phone Worked!
This was my post to the King Canyon/ Sequoia Yahoo site on 6/21/03: "I am embarrassed to have to tell you about my accident, but I need to talk about it, and maybe it will generate some discuss...

In Editor's Roundtable » Personal Locator Beacons & Other Wireless Technologies for Backcountry Travel?
January 30, 1:34pm

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