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Re: Leg Cramps
I get cramps on backcountry ski trips sometimes - hardly ever when hiking or backpacking, but often on ski trips, mostly in the first couple days of a week-long trip. It's pretty hard to get th...

In Philosophy & Technique » Leg Cramps
October 29, 10:31pm
reinforcement
You could sew grosgrain ribbon along the length of the seam -use ribbon wide enough to span past the existing stitching, and sew along both sides very close to the edge of the ribbon. Important to...

In Make Your Own Gear » Help on a MYOG Tarp
October 27, 1:23pm
OVERDUE HIKER - please help if you can
Posting this here just in case anyone has any info: http://www.nps.gov/seki/parknews/upload/FLYER-LAWRENCE-CONN-OVERDUE-HIKER-Oct-24-2012.pdf Last seen on the Taboose Pass trail heading into ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » OVERDUE HIKER - please help if you can
October 25, 1:06pm
carbon sheets
pricey, but: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-carbon-fiber-sheets/=jv9ie5

In Make Your Own Gear » Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
October 24, 9:49pm
Re: Winter hiking
Allen & Mike's is THE book to start with. I'll offer a few tips myself for anyone starting out with winter camping; Start slow. Try camping in the snow really close to the road - ...

In Winter Hiking » Winter hiking
October 22, 10:21am
Re: Re: Re: Re: Breaking coating
The 420d is the old standby 7-8 oz packcloth - smoother texture than the cordura but still very durable. The 1000d cordura you are probably familiar with, but just in case, for comparison the 500d ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Can not find uncoated 500d cordura for gaiters, help?
October 22, 9:52am
Re: Anybody use a Necchi sewing machine?
Have not used one myself but I have heard they are good machines. the older ones were made in Italy and had a great reputation.

In Make Your Own Gear » Anybody use a Necchi sewing machine?
October 21, 4:01pm
Re: Quick update
One added point you might keep in mind: some insoles have enough beef to them that they make a significant difference in what you can feel though the sole of the shoe. In particular, I have some SO...

In GEAR » Footwear Analysis Paralysis, Help...Or Just Make It Worse
October 19, 4:10pm
Re: Re: Breaking coating
1000 denier uncoated here: http://www.rockywoods.com/Fabrics-Kits/Solid-Color-CORDURA-Nylon-Fabrics down at the bottom of the page. They also have some camo 500 denier that may be uncoat...

In Make Your Own Gear » Can not find uncoated 500d cordura for gaiters, help?
October 18, 12:13pm
Re: Re: Re: Bivy and Down
Pete, your experience points out the reason why VBL's tend to be loved or hated. They require some precision and management in use. The key is to never vent the VBL, just adjust insulation. Som...

In GEAR » Bivy material
October 18, 11:55am

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