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Re: Terrorists Settings Fires in the Forests?
Any person or organization who seriously advocates using timed explosives to do something so simple is about as fearsome as college students building bottle bombs.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Terrorists Settings Fires in the Forests?
May 04, 8:09am

Re: What would you carry 35-40 lbs with?
I've used an older Kelty Red Cloud 90L (5600 cu in) which weighs around 7 lbs to carry 60-70 lbs of gear for our family of 6. I was carrying everything except the oldest daughter's sleeping...

In GEAR » What would you carry 35-40 lbs with?
May 03, 3:32pm

Re: Post something SMALL that works for you.
A high quality button compass. (Although I should really get one on a wrist strap, as this is too easy to lose.)

In GEAR » Post something SMALL that works for you. Mine: a pen
May 02, 1:12pm

Re: Will I be warm in this at 20 F
I'm not very familiar with those jackets, but I think I'd be plenty warm at 20F. The down pants and booties are nice, but I've been just a little chilly without them down to 10F. I know...

In GEAR » Will I be warm in this at 20 F
May 01, 9:06pm

Re: Post trip depression
@Kier: I resemble those remarks! @Steven: Maybe taking a day off at home before diving into work would help? I do that sometimes.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Post trip depression
April 28, 11:53am

Re: Breathing in sleeping bag?
If it's cold enough to bother me in the winter, I bring an acrylic knit balaclava or fleece neck gaiter to wear covering my face.

In GEAR » Breathing in sleeping bag?
April 26, 2:40pm

Re: Giardia Outbreak
Mitchell, Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Would you mind detailing how long you waited to drink the water after putting the chlorine dioxide pills in and an estimate of how cold and ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Giardia Outbreak
April 24, 10:13am

Re: How Do I Heal a Chronic Achilles Issue ?
One possibility is that the lower drop shoes are causing you to push off from the ball of your foot more, or just striking more forefoot than what your tendon has adapted to.

In Philosophy & Technique » How Do I Heal a Chronic Achilles Issue ?
April 18, 2:49pm

Re: Help..Golite SL2, Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 or Nemo Meta 2P
I've used flat tarps, Golite SL3, Scarp 2, Hogback, Moment, and the BA Copper Spur UL1. For now, I've settled on the CS UL1 for solo use, and the Scarp 2/Hogback for when more people are al...

In GEAR » Help..Golite SL2, Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 or Nemo Meta 2P
April 18, 8:52am

Re: SOL Emergency Bivy vs. silk sleeping bag liner for extra warmth
I don't think the silk liner would add 10F, but I have no experience. I have that bivy and have used it some as a vapor barrier liner in winter. I wouldn't want to use it over insulation...

In GEAR » SOL Emergency Bivy vs. silk sleeping bag liner for extra warmth
April 18, 8:37am

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