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M G (drown) - BPL Lifetime Member

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About Me Climber. caver. Cartographer. Have hiked, caved, climbed and mapped in Asia, N. & S. America.

Currently planning on 10 days on the SHR and JMT this September.

Recently visited Abel Tasman NP on the South Island of NZ.

Last big trips stateside were Grand Gulch Utah and Lake Superior Trail.
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"Bear Method Fail?"
I favor the Ursack. I hate hanging food. Always have. Ursacks are a good compromise for me. I'm willing to put up with the increased weight of a kevlar bag and odor proof sack. Above treeli...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Bear Method Fail?
July 09, 8:58am
"Sleeping bag for Algonquin Park, Canada"
I'm assuming you are in Canada but I may be wrong. If you are MEC has good house brand down bags the Raven or the Merlin are both available in two different temp options and seem to fit you...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sleeping bag for Algonquin Park, Canada
July 07, 3:34pm
"Navel fluff"
This is brilliant. I had to check the calendar to double check that it was in fact not April 1. I then downloaded the original paper to read for myself...I can finally provide an explanation t...

In Chaff » Navel fluff
July 07, 12:21pm
"Recommendations for tough off beat hikes"
You can get off the beaten path fairly quickly in the Canadian Rockies. I spent a summer there without a car getting a round by hitching and by Bus. Not ideal but definitely do-able. I would head o...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Recommendations for tough off beat hikes
July 07, 8:51am
Re: Re: re: Electrolyte Drinks
"and exiting the realm of "normal" backpacking" What is normal backpacking?

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Electrolyte Drink Suggestions
July 07, 8:03am
Just water....not for me.
I know that for me in the Mid-atlantic humid summer heat just drinking water is a recipe for disaster. I need electrolytes to replace the salts I lose when I sweat, which is alot. I also don't ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Electrolyte Drink Suggestions
July 06, 3:15pm
Pee Bottle
I first heard about this in Mark Twight's book. A pee bottle seriously helps get a good night's sleep in cold condition and winter when you can have very long nights and staying hydrated ( ...

In Multiple Use Gear » Tent stakes in ...
July 03, 6:28pm
Re: hmmm
"but a better question: with all the issue with salomon, why keep buying them?" One answer: FIT...They are very comfortable shoes. Best shoe for my feet. I've been experimenting...

In GEAR » Salomon Speedcross 2
July 02, 8:10pm
Masai
If you look at the Massai's neighbors the Hadzabe you can see a group who has been in the rift valley longer who has continually survived on a diet of wild game, roots, plants and berries quite...

In Philosophy & Technique » Staying Healthy
July 02, 4:46pm
"Electrolyte Drink Suggestions"
I've recently started competing in ultras. On a recent 30 mile training day I experienced severe dehydration and cramping. Poor electrolyte replacement was the likely culprit. Two weeks later d...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Electrolyte Drink Suggestions
July 02, 4:38pm

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