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Solio Bolt Experience
My son, 5 days on the JMT today, texted me (with our inReach) that he wants me to bring him something stronger than the Solio Bolt when I resupply him at Florence. He has been diligently setting...

In GEAR » What think ye of the Solio Bolt?
July 02, 11:34pm
Jam 70
It's good you didn't buy the GoLite Jam70. I like the pack, but it needs modifications to work. Go Lite doesn't seem to understand how a pack is constructed. They include load lifter...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear G4, Granite Gear Virga, Equinox Katahdin, Go Lite Jam 70, or Granite Gear Vapor Ki??
July 02, 11:15pm
My mod not enough
Just hiked 40 miles at 40 Lbs with the internal frame replacement I posted earlier. It is not enough - the load lifters are basically useless except to keep the pack from flopping back when unload...

In GEAR » Best practice consensus: adding a frame for Jam?
July 01, 1:53pm
Retraining
I found that the switch to trail runners (Vasque, 10-12mm drop, not much arch support) caused me odd pains including knees, inside ankles, and metatarsals. Determined to get off the shoe and m...

In GEAR » Trailrunners cause knee problems?
July 01, 1:45pm
Jam 70L Internal Frame mod
I just bought a Jam 70L (884g/31.2oz) to carry a heavier load (and fit the >>x%^?!! bear cannister). It is fine up to 30-35 lbs, but then the weight is all on the shoulders. The pack really...

In GEAR » Best practice consensus: adding a frame for Jam?
June 25, 9:00pm
MyoQuilt Done!
First quilt completed! My wife has been freezing with a Cat's Meow that weighs 2 lb 14 oz so I thought she should get our first gear project. Karo step (12/5) using Thruhiker kit with 15 oz...

In Make Your Own Gear » MyoQuilt Done!
June 23, 11:51pm
Re: Scales
+1 hanger. Bend the hook part upside down so it bears on the scale while the cross bar goes under the scale and hang the pack from that. That will center the weight on the scale to improve accu...

In Make Your Own Gear » the DIY Gear Scramble-a-Thon!
June 23, 11:39pm
Carbon fiber
Blow the bucks and get a he-man tube from rockwestcomposites.com - 1/4 the weight.

In Make Your Own Gear » Ideas needed
June 23, 12:42am
@Ike
Great post. Makes me all minimalist again. I think I need to keep separate kits for long mile hiking (near instant setup/teardown) and community hiking (cozy bungalow at night).

In GEAR » I don't get UL bivy
June 22, 11:22am
Great insights!
This has been an excellent review of the sleeping cover issues. I hadn't been able to piece nearly as clear a picture from other threads. I love this forum! So without proper citations to th...

In GEAR » I don't get UL bivy
June 20, 9:56am

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