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Elizabeth Tracy (mariposa) - BPL Premium Member
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Picaridin 20% Picaridin 20% is the only solution I have found that is non-toxic, smells really good, and WORKS. Picaridin is mainly used against mosquitoes and horse flies now, but it was initially formulated... |
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itinerary What kind of car(s) will you have access to? That will play a role in narrowing down which areas you can realistically explore. The vast majority of the areas mentioned can be accessed with a n... |
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mine for 2011 1) The High Sierra Trail. Off-trail navigation much easier than I thought. 2) Bikepacking. On a road bike - to campgrounds. Great activity for winter/spring in the Bay Area. 3) Minimalist/barefoo... |
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Limit it a bit That's an awful lot of places to try in just "a few weeks in April." Try to narrow it a bit? (A lot?) I'm going to insert my opinion FWIW: The Colorado Plateau formation is a l... |
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Bump Bump - still looking for a pack! The Exos 34 is too big for my needs. - Elizabeth |
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Backcountry Boiler This is the first I've heard of the Backcountry Boiler. What's the scoop? What is it and when might it become available? - Elizabeth |
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not too difficult This is easy. Bring your normal lightweight (maybe not ultralight) pack; plus a large-ish sturdy daypack. Wherever you happen to be staying - hostel, guesthouse, hotel - tell the management y... |
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WTB: ~20-liter daypack with airy mesh back panel Hi, Looking for a hiking daypack, about 18-25 liters, that has one of those springy meshy back panels that keeps the pack (and the sweat) away from your pack. I have seen this on the Osprey T... |
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early July I second early July: Snow is gone, but falls are still huge and the days are nice and loooong. Also agreed that hiking up to LVV on the first day, acclimating to the elevation overnight, and the... |
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inov-8 gaiters I like my Inov-8 debris gaiters. I believe Inov-8 sells directly in Europe. - Elizabeth |
All Reader Reviews by Elizabeth Tracy
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TarpTent Recently two repair issues came up with my 8-year-old Tarptent. I wrote the company asking for repair advice. In both cases Henry Shires wrote me back immediately, and offered to send me tent ... |
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Prana Bliss Capris/Pants These capris/pants are not *quite* full-length; and they have no zippered pockets. In spite of that, I rate them a "5" for backpacking, simply because they are unparalleled in comfort/str... |
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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Thermo 6 This is the one area where I've added weight to my pack. I used to be able to sleep on just closed-cell foam; but my back can't take it anymore. This POE pad is ridiculously comfortable in ... |
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Sea to Summit Ultrasil Backpack This little daypack has lived up to my expectations. I've only had it for a month but it has proved its excellence both in a backpacking and an everyday life context: - It's a surprisingly ... |
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Photon Micro-Light 1 White light These photons are cute little guys, but they are best left on your keychain at home, for occasional use. I've tried to change the battery on two of these photons. On the first one, I just gave ... |
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Fenix LDO1 This is an extremely bright flashlight, particularly when compared to headlamps of similar weight. I can turn it into a headlamp by clipping it to a headband (or a neckwarmer jacked up like a headb... |
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Patagonia Barely Bikini I had to create a review for the ladies ;) I've tried EVERYTHING in the way of panties, over nearly 20 years of backpacking. Moving Comfort; Patagonia; Icebreaker wool... After trying Patagonia... |
