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Re: Do any of you forgo cooking food altogether?
I have yet to go completley no-cook, but I have gone with mostly no cook food many times. On my next trip I am going to go all no-cook. It's not about the weight, I just enjoy cold food. I a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Do any of you forgo cooking food altogether?
April 25, 1:33am
Re: Waterfalls at Henry Coe State Park, California
I had no idea there were waterfalls at Henry Coe. I need to check them out sometime.

In Post-Trip Reports » Waterfalls at Henry Coe State Park, California
April 24, 12:47pm
Re: Re: Critter Tracks On and Around Nick Eaton Ridge
Aww he is so kewt i just wana snuggle wif him!

In Post-Trip Reports » Critter Tracks On and Around Nick Eaton Ridge
April 23, 5:12pm
Re: allergic to
I've heard about eating pollen and it helping some people. I have never done it myself, so take at your own risk/do your own research! It could be dangerous if done wrong. It's just an id...

In Chaff » rites of spring
April 23, 3:07pm
Re: Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
This isn't really "punk", but is anyone into more hardcore stuff? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctma5qu3oGc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsLUYzKGlZA

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
April 23, 2:36pm
Re: rites of spring
I find that many of the non-native ornamental plants/bushes/trees that are planted around cities put off huge amounts of pollen. There are these bushes around town with bright yellow flowers and yo...

In Chaff » rites of spring
April 23, 2:15pm
Re: Is a campfire a deterent?
In well used areas, bears probably see campfires and associate it with food. In more remote areas, it should scare away animals.

In Post-Trip Reports » Critter Tracks On and Around Nick Eaton Ridge
April 23, 12:36pm
Re: Re: REI
Rappelling would be the most useful skill for me. I usually hike with a partner who is also interested in learning some climbing skills. A canyoneering class sounds great because that's basi...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Where to learn basic climbing skills?
April 23, 2:53am
Re: Re: Re: Agressive tread on shoes - good enough for snow?
It sounds like microspikes are important for the shoulder seasons. I have seen the effects of thawing/freezing and it can be scary. But what about the summer in the sierras(june/july)? Would the...

In GEAR » Agressive tread on shoes - good enough for snow?
April 22, 9:44pm
Re: Foot strike while hiking
I wear very flexible shoes (vivobarefoots). When walking on a flat and clear surface I strike near my midfoot/heels. My midfoot and heels tend to strike at about the same exact time. When do I...

In GEAR » what's better for your knees: stiff soles or, well, less stiff soles
April 22, 8:12pm

All Reader Reviews by Justin Baker

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Gregory Tarne 36
Overall this is a very good pack. I have used it on several trips. I don't really understand the wraptor suspension system, but it does hold a load relatively comfortably. I usually carry 16-24 lb...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 13, 11:53am