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Re: Length Of Travel Kevin, I like to use http://www.gmap-pedometer.com to get a rough-and-ready estimate of running distances. I'm not sure what scale you want to measure on...I've never tried it on longer routes [e.g... |
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Re: snotty bias Setting aside the issue of "you people" vs. "common folks," whatever that means... It could be a good tent if it works. I don't know. Having seen the product on the shelf, I'm not interested in car... |
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Re: Re: keeping guylines untangled I generally leave mine attached to the tarp. When packing up, I take each cord individually, fold it a couple of times, and then tie it in a loose overhand knot. -Mark |
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Re: ball cap. Ditto on the ball cap, or visor. Like Anon, I add a bandana or silk scarf tucked under the headband if I need to protect from sunburn over the ears and neck. I've actually never owned a wide-brimme... |
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Re: Big Sky diligence issue Tom, and everyone else, thanks for sharing. I had been wondering if anyone had given Big Sky's telephone a try. (888-535-7085, 10a-3p MST) I haven't placed any orders with them, but I'm keeping my ... |
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Re: Biting thru windshirts Using Microlight fabric, I've only had bites go through as Davidson mentioned--stretched over the tip of a bent elbow, over the shoulders/traps area while snoozing, or similar. I find the fit of my... |
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Re: . Sorry, I should have been clearer on my gear weights. I choose running shorts, which are only about 3oz. I don't need the pockets or length. My Capilene long johns are about 4-5oz, like yours. Wind... |
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Re: Pretty new to backpacking, but.... Glad you had a good trip. What is the HGW like? I'm not familiar with it. I always come back with a new idea or new lesson--what was your "take-away" from the trip? Any insights to share? -Mark |
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Re: . I think 'rain shorts' would be far too hot/humid to wear while moving, and they probably won't have pockets, fly zippers, or other conveniences. But I'll admit I have a bias against convertible clo... |
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Re: Resoling materials and shoe forms/molds I've always heard a lot of good things about this guy Dave Page, cobbler. I'm not sure if he sells parts, but you could probably get some good leads from them about sourcing. -Mark |
All Reader Reviews by Mark Larson
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GoLite Virga Used this one on the AT this summer. My particular model has 1 large pocket on the right-hand side. I accidentally purchased a Small @ 8.1oz, but it ended up working out just fine for size [5'11, ... |
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Montrail Masai I like the Masai quite a bit. They don't wear as well as many other shoes. The toe rubber and seams started to flake out around the 300-mile mark, but surprisingly the fabric itself showed very li... |
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Gossamer Gear Miniposa I've put about 1000 miles on this pack, and so far it has easily displaced my GoLite Jam as my go-to pack. And I really love my Jam. I had the new Miniposa mailed to me in the middle of a long ... |
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 The Flyrocs are quite good. The deep-lugged soles make for excellent grip. I like that the heel isn't significantly raised, so you the shoes feel nice and close to the ground. The open mesh lets some ... |
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Evernew Nonstick Titanium 0.9 L Pot This pot has great dimensions. Wide base, but not too shallow. Also wide enough to fit a trimmed spoon inside with my entire kitchen, and still close completely. I like the volume for meals on long-te... |
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Gatorade Bottle I'll put a plug in the for the Gatorade Endurance bottles in particular. They are a little more narrow and taller than the standard squatty bottles, so they fit more easily in side pockets. 1L/34oz ca... |
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Salomon Tech Amhibian This shoe is almost brilliant. I love the mesh, and the thin tongue is very comfortable. The footbed is probably the most supportive and comfortable I've ever used--no sore spots or aches. My bones an... |
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U.S. Department of Defense MRE Spoon Meals-ready-to-eat come with great spoons, and some food, too. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is or where to find them commercially. The spoons have a generous length, long to reach the bottom o... |
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Montane Featherlite A great, great windshirt, and I've been really surprised by its inclement weather performance. I've been on brief runs [20-40 minutes] in the rain with the Featherlite. While it eventually wets out an... |
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Equinox Silnylon Poncho This is a review of the non-extended version, which I've really grown to like. Just a bit over 7oz, about 7.75 feet long, and a bargain at $40-50. I have had no problems with durability; snags on tree... |
