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Re: PCT in Oregon 2012 Bob - First off, let me state that you have forgotten more about backpacking than I will ever know. I really enjoy your frequent posts here and your willingness to share your knowledge. Thank yo... |
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I used Heet or denatured alcohol Ian - For what it's worth, Heet (the Yellow bottle) was available at quite a number of places along the PCT. As you moved north, this got fairly tricky, just because there were less "st... |
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Re: PCT in Oregon 2012 Ian - Mighty kind of you to provide a little trail magic for northbounders. I'd say that pack get to Oregon typically during August, but it really depends upon the snow pack, fires, etc. ... |
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Re: 2011 Backpacking Light Staff Picks Loved the picks this year, because the reasons for the choices were not merely an exercise in tech specs and gram counting. Instead, it reflected a greater appreciation of simplicity and making use... |
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Re: Sony NEX Lens Impressions Ryan, thanks for adding your experience to the mix of opinions here. I think hit the nail on the head when you talk about investing in a system, since the cost of quality glass far outweighs the co... |
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Cesar +1 I think the same could be said for UL, to be honest. Summertime backpacking through the mountains of California was an epiphany in this regard after many seasons in the Cascades and Olympic ranges ... |
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Re: EN13537 vs US based Temp ratings Michael - I was merely asking what would the advantage for a cottage manufacturer to invest in the test? I agree with Richard, the decision to buy a bag isn't made solely upon specs. There a... |
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Re: 5000USD is nothing I fail to see the upside of certified testing for any of the small cottage producers. Unless sales are negatively affected by the lack of a certification, I can't see anyone spending the money ... |
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Piper and Greg +2 I concur with the sentiments expressed by these PCT veterans. Experience a long backpacking trip, one that spans weeks and months,and gear becomes, well, just a means to an end. Many people init... |
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Re: Ads I wouldn't characterize the decision to limit advertisement as akin hailing from the "Dark Ages." I have no insight into the decision process, or if a decision regarding advertising w... |
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