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About Me Long time hiker and camper, looking to finally combine the two with backpacking.
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vest
I'm interested in the vest. How is the sizing? I'm between medium and large.

In Gear Swap » Spring Cleaning - MLD, Osprey, Montbell, Inov8, NB, Ibex, Altra
March 12, 3:40pm
Mitts again
I don't get why people prefer them over gloves. Except in extremely cold temps, I haven't noticed any difference in warmth, and for everything else mitts just sacrifice dexterity.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 7:46pm
tarp
I have a Hennessey hex tarp, 30D silnylon, 19.8 oz with seam sealing but without ridgeline or guylines. Bought new, used gently and in excellent condition. Say $100 shipped.

In Gear Swap » WTB: hammock tarp
March 08, 11:45am
Re: backcountry insomnia
My two standbys are beta blockers and a bandanna over my eyes. Benadryl works but leaves me feeling groggy if I try to wake up early.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backcountry insomnia
March 08, 9:43am
Re: Winter Backpacking in RMNP
Looks like fun. I should go on one of those trips (exactly what Skurka wants to hear, I'm sure!). The Rockies are a whole different ballgame from the sort of skiing I'm used to.

In Post-Trip Reports » Winter Backpacking in RMNP
March 07, 1:19pm
Several questions about packraft mods
I've made my major gear purchase for the year (packraft woooo!), and now I need to make some mods. I have questions for those of you with experience: 1. Adding velcro to the spray skirt Do ...

In Packrafting » Several questions about packraft mods
March 06, 1:20pm
Stellar
That's a great report. The wisdom of Spongebob goes too often unappreciated.

In Post-Trip Reports » SpongeBob Zen: Joshua Tree CRHT, 3/2/2013
March 04, 8:18pm
Guidelines for buying gear
I'm still at the point where I'm sussing out exactly what I want and need from a kit, so I own far more than I'm comfortable with. I research obsessively, buy on sale or swap, keep a bu...

In Philosophy & Technique » What are your guidelines for buying gear?
March 04, 7:26pm
Re: Re: How to plan your own route for a long distance hike
+1 Anna

In Pre-Trip Planning » How to plan your own route for a long distance hike
March 04, 4:04pm
Re: No spoon?
There is no spoon.

In Gear Lists » Feedback on my Gear?
March 04, 1:36pm

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