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Re: If you could only have one... I have a Tarptent Sublite and MDL Solomid (shaped tarp). IMHO it is hard to beat the offerings from Henry Shire for usablilty, quality, weight and price. I recently purchased Henry's Rainshad... |
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Re: Tent Advice! Free standing tents not pegged or otherwise secured can be blown away by wind from storms. I would take nails and a claw hammer if I had to or screws and a screw driver. |
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Re: Where do you backpack? I have been hiking on and off for 35 years. Until recently it was heavy hiking whether day, weekend or longer. I did a lot of research and have a base weight of 12.5lbs including more than 3lbs f... |
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Re: minus 33 MW merino I read about Minus33 here last year. I purchased some test items from Hanks and was so pleased I have purchased more. Wool can drive me crazy but Merino is very comfortable and my go to base layer. |
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Re: Re: so I live in Northen Va and have been up and down the east coast plus out west. I am impressed with the Minus 33 wool items I have. GG makes a nice set of trekking poles that I use with my TarpTent ... |
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Re: primaloft / down / fleece I use a medium weight wool pullover as a base layer under a rain/wind jacket. When it gets below 40 I either add a wool hoodie or Montbell inner down jacket depending on activity, walking or still... |
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Re: walking sticks. I use trekking poles with my shelters. I also carry them on airplanes. I use a two piece LT4 from Gossamer Gear. I don't adjust much when hiking though. I did look for the lightest pair for... |
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Re: A bargain of a cup I use a paper Star Bucks cup with lid and cardboard cozy. Before it fails I get another, out for a week I take two. Fits inside my pot, light, cheap and tastes good. Metal and coffee don't m... |
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Re: New Stove Setup Last year I went to REI and purchased a Soto stove. I found a pot- enough for a hot meal and drink, there that would allow a small canister to fit inside with the stove. I have started to use St... |
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Re: Re: Plus one on nick's comments Nick, in my experience which is limited I have found similiar experience. Light sticky trail runners have made quite a positive impact on my hiking even on very rocky trails. I trip less and when... |
All Reader Reviews by carl becker
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Inov8 RocLite 315 I did lots of research to replace my 30 year old heavy leather boots. I tried many different boots at REI before I ordered these and have found my hiking shoe. I went one size up from my street shoes... |
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Osprey Exos 34 Exos 34 I recently looked at packs for some over night hiking. I tried the REI Flash 30, Montbell versalite 50, SMD Swift, GG Miniposa and Osprey exos 34. At 23 pounds the Osprey is by far the most comforta... |
