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Tarptent? Chris, Is the tent to the far left in the third to last picture a Gossamer Gear Squall Classic? |
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GoLite VersaForce trail runners durability I now have about 40 trail miles on these shoes, all on the AT in Georgia. The comfort & breathability is excellent. They seem stable & supportive in their lightweight backpacking role.Â... |
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GoLite Ultra Quilt Brian, I have used a long GoLite Ultra Quilt for 3 weekend trips on the AT in GA with temps ranging from 26 to 50 F. The bag was purchased for $250 in January 2008 & it weighs approx. 20 oz ... |
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Sometimes 2 pads are better than 1 I find that the combo of a Montbell UL 90 inflatable pad & GG torso length foam pad works great. The total weight is only 12 oz or so & it is especially comfy if you are a side sleeper. |
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sleeping bag storage I have only observational perception to support this, but my GoLite Ultra 20 top bag seems to loft much better when hung by its footbox loop than when stored flat. Perhaps a placebo controlled dou... |
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Money is the root..... A common misconception is that money is the root of all evil. Actually, it is the LOVE of money that is the root of all evil. Money itself is just a tool that can be used to purchase things for... |
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Ultra Quilt Strap fragility I purchased an Ultra quilt in January & used it in February in mid 20 degree weather with gusty winds in excess of 50 mph in a tarptent. All was well until I rolled over on my side which resul... |
All Reader Reviews by James Lantz
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Gossamer Gear I experienced corrosion of one of my Lightrek poles' threaded aluminum bolts which holds the rubber expander to lock the 2 halves of the pole together. This made it impossible to use the pole. Af... |
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Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy This is a well made, economical, & versatile bivy. However, when used with a 72" NeoAir pad it is very tight in the foot area to the point of being very uncomfortable. I am 6'1", 2... |
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Golite Versa Force Brian, Thanks for your excellent initial impression discussion on the Versa Force. I owned two pair of these, one for the trail & one for my practice hikes around my hilly neighborhood. I found t... |
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Osprey Exos 34 Large I recently received the Exos 34 & had my first opportunity to use it on a day hike, though I had it loaded with the gear I will use on a 4 day hike on the AT around Labor Day, including food &... |
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Thermarest Neo-Air I've spent a total of 5 trail nights on the NeoAir short. It weighs 9 oz on my scales. Very comfortable down into high 40's. Haven't had the opportunity to test lower temps yet. I'... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Adjustable CF Trekking Poles Absolutely the best trekking poles I have ever used! I've got over 100 trail miles on them including 60 miles this past weekend on the AT from Standing Indian campground to Fontana Dam N.C. This... |
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Montbell UL Down Inner Jacket This is one of my most indispensible articles for cold weather backpacking. When coupled with a lightweight baselayer & a lightweight waterproof shell layer like the GoLite Virga, I have been warm... |
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Montbell U.L. 90 Sleeping Pad U.L. 90 I just received the Montbell UL 90 pad & pillow today. It is about 6" longer than the GG closed cell foam pad I usually use. It fits perfectly, when folded into thirds, into the external sl... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove I agree with the previous posts about the merits of the Caldera Cone. So much lighter than my Primus Technotrail II! I simply roll up the cone & place it in my Snowpeak 600 Ti mug. Then, place t... |
