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Re: Light sleeping bag/quilt for 10yo child It's not the lightest, but the Mountain Hardwear Mountain Goat +20F (rated +25F; 34.4oz + 1.8oz stuff bag) is a sturdy bag. They also make a +40F version, which I wouldn't choose for the 3... |
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Re: Re: Re: Montrail Hardrock/Vitesse on wet rock >Many thanks for the feedback; it seems I will have to acquire a pair of each. I realize now I didn't write anything comparing them. They weigh about the same (Hardrocks weigh 0.3 oz/pa... |
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Re: Re: pills.re: First Aid Kits ??? >And I question the value of epi as a true anaphylactic reaction likely will require many doses of epi What's annoying is that there are about ten doses in the Epipen, but you only get... |
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Re: Montrail Hardrock/Vitesse on wet rock I wore my Hardrocks on the 93-mile Wonderland Trail (rock, scree, dirt) in five days of rain. (As of today, that link was last updated when we were on the trail. The next time it is updated there w... |
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Re: White Gas on the PCT? > My concern had been finding an alcohol stove that would crank for two people, but am now reassured. If you want to make your own, the 0.5 oz Pepsi-G alcohol stove is easy to make and depe... |
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Re: MYO XP??? >One thing that should be considered is that the PT Apex performs better than the MYO using NiMH batteries because it is regulated. Also, there is a warning against using Lithium batteries ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Hard Rocks and hard choices >thats one problem with montrails, or actually a big plus if you have narrow feet. I have wide and flat feet and I've found Montrails to be the most comfortable ever. Their shoes with ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Alcohol Stove and My Burning Eyes? >But at least now you know a bit more about (the potential dangers with) alcohol. You could also switch from denatured alcohol to ethyl alcohol, available in some liquor stores as Everclear... |
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Re: Re: Re: Looking for the perfect daypack >If you gut an REI flash they get down to 5-6oz or less and still have better shoulder straps than webbing. I've been plenty comfortable in mine at 12lbs loads. I've comfortably car... |
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Re: Clothing suggestions I'm not sure what temp range you expect, but for temps down to freezing I add a Montane Aero windshirt over my base-layer and swap the windshirt for a Patagonia Micropuff pull-over in camp. If ... |
All Reader Reviews by Douglas Frick
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Petzl Zipka I have the original 3-LED Zipka (1.9 oz with Lithium batteries). It is my regular headlamp (when there's little likelihood of hiking at night) and I always carry it with me on day hikes. It isn... |
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Lara Bars Cherry Pie I grabbed a bunch of random non-Cliff bars at REI before a recent trip. A few of them were wretched, some just indifferent, and a few I thought would be worthwhile to remember for next time. And then ... |
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Jetboil Personal Cooking System The good points are: fast, fuel-efficient, easy, simple, and reliable boiling water. You can hold it in your hand while you boil water, if finding a place to set up a hot stove is a problem in your en... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I read all of the free articles, and after looking at the abstracts of the Premium articles, I immediately bought a membership. That was well worth it right there. I've also more than saved the price ... |
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Hiking Light Handbook by Karen Berger This is a great intro to lightweight backpacking. She covers all of the major gear areas in an uncomplicated fashion, giving overviews of what, why and how to lighten up. The book includes strategies,... |
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Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat I refer to it as my "ugly hat," but it's the one I always grab when it's sunny. I wear this hat in Hawaii, where hiking is hot and steamy. I just tighten the headband a bit (easily and securely adjust... |
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Brunton Helios "Stormproof" lighter I don't have a Brunton Helios lighter, but unfortunately there isn't a way to comment without giving a rating. I do, however, have six butane 'windproof' lighters/torches: a Brunton Firelight, a Solo ... |
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Beyond Backpacking by Ray Jardine This is a thick book with a lot of useful information. I found it inspiring, with a fairly well-balanced idea of hiking and camping with light gear. I've bought copies for friends, with the simple adm... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I have flat feet after wearing rubber slippers in Hawaii for 15 years. When I got back into hiking I found I could only pack for a mile or two before my feet started screaming. Superfeet solved that p... |
