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All Forum Posts by jeffrey armbruster

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"Learnt an very important Lesson on Hydration and
+1 on Anthony's comments about pace. Some time's it's just not your day. Maybe you didn't sleep all that well the night before; maybe you're coming down with the flu/cold and ha...

In Philosophy & Technique » Learnt an very important Lesson on Hydration and Salts
November 18, 9:28pm

"Removing Wrist Straps From Poles"
How to put your hands in the straps: the rabbit comes up through the hole and grabs the carrot.

In GEAR » Removing Wrist Straps From Poles
November 18, 1:23pm

"Wide Brimmed Visor?"
Brett: I wear mine outside of my hood. Sorry if I misunderstood and you were talking about a SA visor. Yes, the Sunday Afternoon is hotter than some other hats. Again, though, it's made of s...

In GEAR » Wide Brimmed Visor?
November 17, 6:42pm

"Wide Brimmed Visor?"
My understanding is that cotton does a lousy job as a sunscreen. You may want to do some research on this to determine a good material to use as a 'bandana'. I use the Sunday Afternoon. ...

In GEAR » Wide Brimmed Visor?
November 16, 4:47pm

"Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough"
Thanks Ryan for this article; I share everyone's good wishes and sympathy. I suffered with severe depression for years. I found tremendous help in standard talk-style psychotherapy. Unfortun...

In Editor's Roundtable » Depression and Wilderness, Part 2: Wilderness May Not Be Enough
November 14, 10:44am

"Backpack Packing Strategy"
I agree with Dena that carrying a canister up top or somehow outside of a pack creates all kinds of problems. I'm mostly hiking in the Sierras so a canister is pretty much required. Like Dena I...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpack Packing Strategy
November 12, 3:16pm

"Backpack Packing Strategy"
Interesting: nobody so far mentions a bear canister. Doesn't this alter one's strategy?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpack Packing Strategy
November 10, 4:23pm

"Depression and Wilderness"
Like Kathy and Corrina, I find that going into the wilderness by myself for several days certainly puts me in touch with my inner self. Let me be clear: I go into the wilderness to hopefully lose m...

In Editor's Roundtable » Depression and Wilderness
November 08, 7:33pm

"Windshirt question"
In the summer I never wear a windshirt while in the process of backpacking; too hot! But I'm mostly in the Sierras. If it's raining I want my event shell;a windshirt is no good in real rain...

In GEAR » Windshirt question
October 30, 10:22am

"Marmot Minimalist"
I've had the Rab Demand for over a year and really like it a lot. I used it in winter around Tahoe last year and I thought that it was superb. Even when nordic skiing it breathed pretty darn we...

In GEAR » Marmot Minimalist
October 28, 2:03pm

All Reader Reviews by jeffrey armbruster

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Vasque Breeze GTX
These boots really are a breeze on your feet. Unlike another reviewer, I found these boots to have terrific ankle support. However, the deal-killer for me is the relatively narrow toe box. Full disclo...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
March 16, 7:35pm