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Lighter container?
You can transfer beer into another air tight container and it will last for 2-3 days. Before there were good beers available in cans, we'd pour them into sixteen oz supermarket water bottles wh...

In Chaff » Pat's Backcountry Beer
August 13, 3:34pm
Winds & pics
Thanks for the info on the B&W pics and the example. The example really cleared it up for me. BTW, did you carry bear spray? I've read that grizzlies are being sighted more often in the ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Wind River Dreams
August 13, 10:54am
insomnia
"One of the best ways to ensure insomnia, I've found, is to lie there worrying about not getting enough sleep!" So true. I tried the Midnite Sleep Saturday night. I did what f...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backcountry insomnia
August 13, 10:39am
Tenkara rod
Tenkara rods are pretty tough since they compact into the handle. I have an Iwana and I just put it in the side pocket and strap it down. It's seen plenty of bushwhacking and no problems. Light...

In GEAR » How do you mount your rod/reel to your pack?
August 13, 10:23am
Goose Creek Loop LCW water report 8/11/12
I guess I'll put this here as it's info for those who may want to do the loop and not a trip report. Just did most of the Goose Creek Loop counter clockwise (had to bail out to Twin Eagl...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Goose Creek Loop LCW water report 8/11/12
August 13, 10:09am
Re: Insomnia
Thanks for the tip Daniel. I thought it was going to be a health foods store type item and we don't have any close by. But it shows it at supermarkets so I might have a chance to test it this w...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backcountry insomnia
August 10, 12:50pm
Winds
Fantastic. I've never been to the Winds and am going next month. This will make the wait seem even longer. :) Question: I'm only a point a shoot picture taker (I won't even say phot...

In Post-Trip Reports » Wind River Dreams
August 10, 10:56am
Insomnia
I never sleep well in the backcountry but am fine car camping. I always attribute it to altitude. Even though I live at 8600' (and sleep fine at home), when backpacking I'm usually sleeping...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backcountry insomnia
August 10, 10:31am
FPL
OK, this TR is the the last straw Dondo! Whenever I read your trip reports on someplace I've been, I always feel like I haven't paid enough attention! This is a great trip to do after La...

In Post-Trip Reports » Four Pass Loop
August 05, 7:55pm
NB
As a follow up to this thread, the advice from Eric and Roger has been spot on. I did get a pair of the NB 876, which have been great. And using seam sealer on the threads of the pair of 626 shoes ...

In GEAR » Anyone else have stitching problems with New Balance trail runners?
August 05, 7:27pm

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