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CA destinations for East Coast Scouts. I wouldn't go with either for a first-time, maybe only, backpack trip to California. Why not the High Sierra? Lassen is beautiful and has unique volcanic features you won't see back hom... |
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Heat Exchanger Pots- What is inner diameter of heat exchanger? As I go full-bore into stove frenzy... I'm thinking of getting a heat exchanger pan to use with a couple different stoves. In order to get the best effect in breezy conditions it seems prud... |
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I like people I like chatting with other hikers. I also like time to myself. It's really easy in the Sierra to avoid people. Just step off the maintained trails. Don't feel selfish for keeping you... |
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Jetboil Zip vs. Sol efficiency Jetboil Zip vs. Sol efficiency is going to be about the same. I have a PCS and now a Sol. The unregulated models- PCS, Flash, and Zip will heat slower in colder weather because they are flowi... |
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Re: PCT/JMT NOBO permit Q's Chris, I researched a similar trip last year and discussed the permit issue with the Wilderness Permit office. (different start point but similar climb of Whitney without exiting at Whitney Por... |
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Re: Fire restrictions for SEKI and Inyo Forest Not above 10,000 in SEKI Not above 10,400 in Inyo NF north of Horseshoe Mdw. Not on Whitney Trail. If there is fire danger they may have a lower limit too. Sometimes 8,000 or evn 9000 in SE... |
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JMT snow this year There's only been one storm so far this winter. At this rate you won't need an axe in April let alone July. Don't buy an axe now. Ask about conditions come May. Charles is absolu... |
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Re: Maybe not today... Going back a few years... Ski tour through Yosemite- starting at Twin Lakes near Bridgeport, over Matterhorn Pass, past Tuolumne Meadows, Donahue Pass, Island Pass, out to Mammoth Lakes. That w... |
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Re: Jetboil Bad Igniters? Failure of the igniter does not put the stove into doorstop mode. If the stove were to completely fail (or you run out of fuel), the pot (without cozy) can be used over a wood fire. Three rocks a... |
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Re: Deep Freeze: A Cold, Hard Look at Winter Stoves Great report! (Just a little late for the TWO new stoves I bought last month). I appreciate real-world, but still controlled testing. I don't really care how well stoves work at 70 degrees- ... |
All Reader Reviews by Jim W.
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Six Moon Designs StarLite I purchased the SMD Starlight with hip belt pockets and frame stays for a 2008 hike of the John Muir Trail. Currently it has about 5 weeks of backpacking use. Weight is per spec at just under 2 po... |
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Black Diamond Equipment Customer Service First, I'll say that usually before you call Customer Service of an equipment manufacturer it means something has gone wrong. This wasn't true for me at all- I contacted them for advice on wh... |
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Nike Lava Dome My original Lava Domes lasted me several years- Wearing to school, mountain biking, hiking, working as a land surveyor. I remember carrying 5 pound Asolo boots in my pack as I wore the Lava Domes wa... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System 4.5/5 for overall performance/weight. I bought a Jetboil PCS last summer and used it for testing at home, a two week solo trip, and during a few family day hikes. I love the system compared to... |
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Sierra Trading Post (STP) web shopping and service I've been shopping with STP for at least 20 years. The web made this sort of business much easier to shop. Prices are almost always great. Being closeouts, overstocks, and 2nds you have to ke... |
