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Re: Tent for the JMT
At 5'6", you should not find any space issue with the Fly Creek UL1, except maybe for headroom. If you were taller, you still might fit it, but you have to sleep diagonally across the floo...

In GEAR » Tent for the JMT
April 29, 4:36pm

Re: cycling good for knees
Yes, cycling is good for the knees. If that is inconvenient, then a stationary bicycle is almost as good. If you keep adjusting the seat height, you can control how much flexion is applied to the k...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Knee injury - how to get back on the trail quickly?
April 29, 4:33pm

Re: Shasta Circumnavigation... Snowpack?
Some very strong friends of mine started to do this one year. They got halfway around and didn't like it at all, so they bailed. For one thing, if you are at tree line, there won't be an...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Shasta Circumnavigation... Snowpack?
April 29, 3:33pm

Re: Puffies
"Then what real advantage does it offer over just layering on top of my fleece" That is exactly what I suggested. --B.G.--

In GEAR » Puffies
April 29, 3:28pm

Re: Brawlin' on Mt. Everest.
Maybe we will see automatic weapons there next. The only two times that I saw a Sherpa get violent were these. One was when a Nepali porter stole something from a visitor's duffle bag, and t...

In On the Web » Brawlin' on Mt. Everest.
April 29, 1:26pm

Re: Need for light ?
Hiking at 5:00 a.m. is not terribly difficult if you are in the open. The light is much better by 5:30. However, you will probably need to wake up and cook earlier than you depart. A good headlamp ...

In Gear Lists » PCT 2013 Mid-Late May Start NOBO - 3.5-4 month desired timeframe
April 29, 12:50pm

Re: Puffies
I use a heavy fleece zip-up jacket if I am cold while out on the trail (with a pack on). Then when in camp and I am cooling down, I don a Mont Bell down inner jacket. Once I am heading out on the t...

In GEAR » Puffies
April 29, 12:45pm

Re: Camp Avi advise
"My question for experienced mountaineers is does this area look safe from avalanche given the recent blizzard?" Without knowing the angle of the slope, it is impossible to predict any...

In Winter Hiking » Camp Avi advise
April 28, 9:04pm

Re: ZPacks Hexamid questions
"First off, Solo or Solo plus?" It might be helpful if you stated your height. --B.G.--

In GEAR » ZPacks Hexamid questions
April 28, 12:47pm

Re: Re: Re: Status of practical solar chargers?
"With the GoalZero Nomad 7 USB and Guide 10 ports" Yup. I don't currently need the +5V output, but it might be handy some day. The +12V output is handy today. There are some other ...

In GEAR » Status of practical solar chargers?
April 27, 6:51pm

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