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Smaller size packaging
I've been fretting over how much space rolls of toilet paper and duct tape consume. I haven't wanted to take the plunge and MYOG some smaller rolls. But then I found these gems: ...

In GEAR » Smaller size packaging
June 06, 10:21pm
Re: Canopy
Hehe. Of course all this talk is great at sea level. 10K might suck the air out of my time estimates. The family thinks the MyoGel malto-whey I'm drinking must have amphetamines in it. My ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Downhill Technique
June 06, 9:16pm
Re: Hippies
Puerile ad hominems are usually thrown by egos needing to compensate for their social inadequacy. Have you been feeling atavistic lately? Random shotgun blasts only make it worse. They puff you ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Theft of camping gear
June 06, 12:03pm
Re: Poles
For most of my hiking life I didn't own or use poles. Then about 10 years ago I started using them and thought they were the greatest thing. This year's hiking I haven't used them yet...

In Philosophy & Technique » Downhill Technique
June 05, 5:13pm
Re: ACL
"I haven't had an ACL on my right knee in over 25 years, and it doesn't slow me down." What's your secret? Knee brace? Hiking in a wheelchair? Gnawing on beef shanks? :)...

In Philosophy & Technique » Downhill Technique
June 05, 10:26am
Re: all posts
What a difference perspective makes. I have been training to keep my pace under 16 minute miles (3.75 mph) over long distances. To do so, I've needed to do a 'fast shuffle jog' on d...

In Philosophy & Technique » Downhill Technique
June 05, 12:10am
Useful compares
@ Mike, I do think they are useful price comparisons. I think there are three reasons for buying either Spot or inReach: SOS, HereIam, and coordination/communication. If all you want is SOS, ...

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach for iOS!
June 04, 11:41am
Notes and Compares
I opened up the inReach looking for the lead sinker, but didn't find any good reason for the weight. I couldn't get everything separated, but it appears the case is built to be run over by...

In GEAR » DeLorme inReach for iOS!
June 04, 3:35am
Re: inReach vs SPOT
"InReach? Not so fast there Greg, Have you read this?" 1-way versus 2-way. Different things. Much of this conversation here is about relying on the device in an emergency. 2-way is v...

In GEAR » Any new SPOT input/reviews?
June 02, 6:11pm
Re: Is SPOT the superior choice?
Lots of comments about testing if the Spot is functional. But as far as I know, there is no way to tell if your message made it to the satellite. No way to know if your status or lack thereof has...

In GEAR » Any new SPOT input/reviews?
June 02, 4:17pm

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