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Re: THE best photography carrying system? 0) Landscape in great light. 1) Nikon D700 with what ever lens I take, 17mm to 400mm, primes or zooms. Tripod is a Gitzo GT 921 chopped ext with ballhead at 20 ounces. Short but stiff and ligh... |
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Re: Trimming my Aether 70--Get a new bag or cut it up? I would try to find a lighter pack that was as comfortable, 5 pounds is a lot and so is four. I found Osprey to be pretty good, better than a REI Flash, but now I love my Aarn. After I decided the... |
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Re: Scalpers flipping Yosemite Reservations IMHO everyone should get info from the scalpers and report them and or make a charge against them. Unfortunately I have to do this at home with people who trespass or will not clean up after their... |
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Re: Noob to Lightweight needs help! I think you mean a Mountain Magic 55. I use and love a Marathon Magic 33 up to four days solo. I also have a Tarptent Sublite that worked very well in the heat of south Texas. If you need to kee... |
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Re: bivy (trailstar / duomid) If bugs are a problem most of the time then maybe a enclosed single wall tent like a Sublite should be looked into. I use a Sublite 20 ounces complete if chance of rain is light and bugs are aroun... |
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Re: Shoulder Strap D-rings I have carried a Nikon D700 w/L bracket with lens on a strap around my neck and over a shoulder. If the camera is off to the side it is not to bad a carry. Last year I purchased a Aarn Marathon M... |
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Re: Please critique my list I have the MLD Solomid, so far it works well. If I need bug protection I use a TT Sublite. If your pack fits great I would not worry as much about the weight. I use a Aarn Marathon Magic 33 that... |
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Re: Re: RE: "Insulation: less quality needed as move out from body (heat diff reduces)?" Interesting thought but my setup would be a wool cap/pullover/pants then down inner jacket then down bag for the coldest times as that is what works layer wise for a total trip. I suspect down is ... |
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Re: TT Contrail I talked to Henry before I purchased the Sublite. I think you should give him a call about your concerns. As I recall if I did not like the Sublite I could return it as long as it was still is se... |
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Re: Glove help I carry Icebreaker gloves. I don't go much below freezing and they work well with poles. Thin enough and light. |
All Reader Reviews by carl becker
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Inov8 RocLite 315 I did lots of research to replace my 30 year old heavy leather boots. I tried many different boots at REI before I ordered these and have found my hiking shoe. I went one size up from my street shoes... |
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Osprey Exos 34 Exos 34 I recently looked at packs for some over night hiking. I tried the REI Flash 30, Montbell versalite 50, SMD Swift, GG Miniposa and Osprey exos 34. At 23 pounds the Osprey is by far the most comforta... |
