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RE: Boots I like boots for some conditions, but they aren't the only way to stay dry. In fact, for alot of hikes in my area (Southern Highlands) they cause as many problems as they solve. On an AT thru... |
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What's your itinerary? Conditions can vary all over the park. Where are you headed? If you're headed to the high peaks, I would want more insulation than what you have listed. I think your forecast is for the fron... |
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Boots I have to admit if the snow is fresh and deep, or if I'm snowshoeing, I prefer boots. I don't really like post-holing in trailrunners because I don't know what's down there. Posth... |
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Trail Runners I use trail runners, Montrail Streaks right now, 1/2 to full size bigger than my warm weather shoes, to accomodate my system. I carry a lighter sock (Smartwool Lt Hiker) and a heavier sock (Smartw... |
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RE: Recommended packs smaller than the Golite Jam How about the ULA Conduit? About 2000 ci and legendary in this community. The MLD Prophet or Burn should be contenders as well. Each of these is made with Dyneema like the Jam, so very durable. ... |
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RE: Grand Canyon advice I'm with Robert; I always prefer hiking TO my car on a point-to-point trip, rather than AWAY from it. The trip ends when it should, rather than a big rush or hassle post-hike. A big reason ... |
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EPIC I'll say this as well about EPIC: it's not the best material for a rain jacket. In a downpour, you'll get wet. It is however, the best MYOG material I've found for shell pants. ... |
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MYOG synthetic quilts Synthetic quilts are pretty easy if you can sew. IMO it's the easiest MYOG project outside of stuffsacks. No real patterning, just 3 big rectangles (or trapezoids if it tapers). Stack and al... |
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EPIC availability OWFINC has EPIC in multiple weights. A good resource for MYOG materials for us outdoor types: http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/sources.asp It offers links to a number of different sourc... |
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