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Re: Re: Re: Re: Stream crossing horror stories
How would you set up a rope for a stream crossing? How would you get the rope to the other side of the steam?

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Stream crossing horror stories
April 15, 2:54pm

Sierra weekend trips?
I know it's still early in the year, but I want to plan some sierra trips for this summer. I'm trying to find 1-2 night trips. I live in Santa Rosa (north of the bay area) and would like tr...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Sierra weekend trips?
April 14, 3:23pm

Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?
Why do you guys carry toothpaste backpacking? I brush without it all the time.

In Multiple Use Gear » Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?
April 14, 2:42pm

Re: Woobie
The woobie is a military poncho liner. It attaches to a poncho to create a sleeping bag and the poncho acts as a waterproof bivy. It is also used as a blanket. But it's heavy for the warmth ...

In GEAR » Who all makes 45F-50F Climashield insulated quilts/sleeping bag liners?
April 14, 2:37pm

Re: Some general hiking questions
Yes, you should have an emergency kit on you at all times, especially if you are going to be doing water crossings. The most important emergency tool is something to start a fire with. If you are s...

In GEAR » Some general hiking questions
April 14, 1:35pm

Re: Re: Late April, Near Visalia, CA?????
The Mineral King road is probably closed until late May.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Late April, Near Visalia, CA?????
April 13, 11:57pm

Re: RE: "setting up in the dark in heavy wind"
Well, the wind wasn't that heavy, just heavy for a closed forest. I stay out of the woods during big windstorms. I have seen the destruction caused by wind and it's freaking scary, especia...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Idaho family sues USFS for $1M after tree hit son
April 13, 4:04pm

Re: see any trout?
The Big Sur River is mostly shallow, so I have only seen tiny ones. There is supposed to be a steelhead run, but I haven't seen it yet. The Little Sur River, which is north of the Big Sur Rive...

In Post-Trip Reports » Ventana Wilderness Creekwhacking: Doolan's Hole Creek
April 12, 11:48pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Idaho family sues USFS for $1M after tree hit son
Oh the horror of setting up in the dark in heavy wind and waking up at first daylight to a partially burned, partially rotten redwood tree big enough to flatten a house with a partially hollowed ou...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Idaho family sues USFS for $1M after tree hit son
April 12, 8:43pm

Re: Sierra Lakes & Tranquility
This thread has me excited for summer.

In Photo Gallery » Sierra Lakes & Tranquility
April 12, 11:53am

All Reader Reviews by Gob Bross

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Gregory Tarne 36
Overall this is a very good pack. I have used it on several trips. I don't really understand the wraptor suspension system, but it does hold a load relatively comfortably. I usually carry 16-24 lb...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 13, 11:53am