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Brooks Pure Project
fwiw, all of the new Pure Project shoes (2.0) this year have the new "bootie" design rather than a traditional tongue. I for one, like it, as it fits my feet better and keeps the tongue ...

In GEAR » A brief negative review of the Brooks PureDrift
January 30, 9:34am
Re: blech
In NZ, the hot drink of choice for cold snowy trips was hot orange tang. Like bob said, it's hot and had lots of sugar. I was turned off from it at first but came around to it before my tri...

In Post-Trip Reports » Mt. Washington, NH - Jan 27 2013
January 29, 11:49pm
Mids
There's also SMD, Oware and Locus Gear which can all make mids or mid-type shelters. There's a few companies that offer tipi style tents like Seek Outside, Kifaru and Ruta Locura. The...

In GEAR » Mid Makers
January 29, 10:13am
Dynamo Wind Pants sizing
I wear a Medium in the Dynamo pants. I'm 5'10", usually wear a 34" waist and a 30 or 32" inseam. The fit is a little snug around the waist (just enough room to comfortabl...

In GEAR » Montbell Dyamno Wind Pant sizing.
January 29, 9:53am
Still available?
Sent you a PM. Thanks, Nick

In Gear Swap » FS SL-3 Shelter
January 28, 6:49pm
FS: HMG Porter, size M
I've got a new, unused HMG Porter (3400) pack for sale here. Size Medium. We picked up this pack last spring (2012) for my girlfriend. She's loaded it up a couple of times and worn it ...

In Gear Swap » FS: HMG Porter, size M
January 28, 12:30pm
Ground sheet
I'll second the above comment that a ground sheet under the floor of a Tarptent is uneccessary. The silnylon floors are pretty tough by themselves. That said, if you still really want one, ...

In GEAR » Help buying ground sheet
January 28, 11:18am
Code
"TREATYOURSELF" for 15% off packs and accessories through Jan 31.

In Gear Deals » HMG Deals?
January 25, 9:39am
Hiking days
I take advantage of my close proximity to a large national forest and lots of trailheads. In fact, I can walk to my closest TH and go for an a.m. trail run before work. I also get every other F...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How often do you hike or backpack?
January 23, 5:14pm
@ William
Ha! Yes, those would have totally worked. Somehow I completely missed those! Thanks! Might keep those in mind for an eventual replacement.

In GEAR » Shangri-La 2 Owners/Tarp Owners
January 17, 9:26pm

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