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Matthew Zion (mzion) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Boulder, CO
About Me Eagle Scout. Navy Veteran.

AT '10; CT yo-yo '11; PCT '12
My PDF Gear ListPCT '12

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Re: "Does Such a Shoe Exist"
They may not be as stiff as you'd like but the higher model number Inov-8s have pretty beefy outsoles compared to their uppers. Check into the fit tho - they tend to run on the narrow side but...

In GEAR » Does Such a Shoe Exist
May 01, 11:19pm
Re: Sunshine on the AT
Best of luck to you both! Sunshine working on triple crown before 13?

In Editor's Roundtable » Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail
April 03, 9:50am
Re: CT 2012
Nick, You can get away without an insulation layer if you spend most of your time moving. I hiked with just a wind shirt/pants combo (although, many mornings I left my down hood on hiking until t...

In Gear Lists » CT 2012. First "long" distance hike.
April 03, 9:13am
Re: Kook
Thanks guys - glad I wanted to email him before I purchased.

In GEAR » Kooka Bay
March 19, 9:13am
Kooka Bay
Do any of you guys have the contact information for Kooka Bay? His contact tab on his website is blank (for me at least). Thanks

In GEAR » Kooka Bay
March 18, 7:52pm
Re: CT
Looks solid - I agree with the above suggestions. Except, I have to respectfully disagree that you need an Ursack or Opsacks - simply overkill.

In Gear Lists » CT 2012. First "long" distance hike.
March 18, 4:42pm
Re: MYOG Trekking Poles
Bruce, Did you have to trim the poles at all to get them to fit into the tips? I F'd up my IT band running this winter and think I'd like to use some poles until I get strength back in ...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG 3.7 oz Fixed Length Trekking Poles
March 11, 9:55pm
Re: 2012 PCT Gear List
Thanks for the tip. I just joined.

In Gear Lists » 2012 PCT Gear List
March 08, 8:24pm
Re: 2012 PCT Gear List
Jace, My ancient mac doesn't like the Adobe needed for the website but your profile list looks solid -- considering the updates you've listed. Unfortunately, I'm starting a week bef...

In Gear Lists » 2012 PCT Gear List
March 08, 5:37pm
Re: Wraith
I like it so far. I won't be getting any significant use out of it for another couple weeks for some spring hiking in Utah. Compared to my Lightspeed it is 2.5 oz vs 6.5. It is definitely mo...

In GEAR » Windshirt suggestions?
March 08, 5:13pm

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