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100+
Sad Story. I don't think I could call off my trips at 100F or even 105F without practically giving up entirely. That may be an exaggeration, but it seems like my long distance bicycle tours...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Temp of 115 kills hiker
June 11, 10:58am
Go
Why on earth wouldn't you?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Maybe my first solo trip this weekend??
June 11, 5:36am
Coffee
The best way to cut weight on coffee is to just forgo it. That is my usual approach for the backcountry. It has the benefit that when I get to towns along the way or get back home the coffee tast...

In GEAR » how to cut coffee weight
June 09, 7:39am
You original plan
Your original plan sounded good to me. I have gone with similar quite often and been happy with the combination. It covers a wide range of conditions.

In Gear Lists » Beating a dead wind pant horse
June 07, 9:29am
Tight
I just use bike tights (always ones without the chamois), Performance or Nashbar house brands usually. I have a variety of weights.

In GEAR » Running Tights
June 07, 7:05am
Not much
I don't know much about them, but I have order from them a couple times in the last year and been satisfied with the service and products.

In GEAR » borah gear
June 07, 7:01am
Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
"Bear Vault is not approved for the ADK because Yellow-Yellow and her cubs figured out how to open them." Actually my understanding is that the latest generation of Bear Vaults are app...

In GEAR » Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
June 04, 3:27pm
Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
"Ok, so I took a look at these. I used the Bareboxer on Mt. Whitney. Its specs are that its really light, but it seemed to be like lugging a safe around. Maybe because it was my only time carr...

In GEAR » Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
June 04, 1:10pm
Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking
I went with the BV450 (gotta be one of the newer ones for the Adirondacks). You might also consider the Bareboxer.

In GEAR » Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
June 04, 12:46pm
REI limiting returns to one year
"Just as a point of clarification, the email I received stated that products subject to manufacturing defects would not be limited to the new 1-year deadline." Yeah that is good news. ...

In GEAR » REI limiting returns to one year
June 04, 12:43pm

All Reader Reviews by Pete Staehling

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Thermarest Neo-Air
I love my NeoAir (size regular). It is light, comfy, and packs small. I agree that for the price a patch kit should be included, but I don't miss the stuff sack. I have been using a ziploc ba...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
March 23, 12:04pm