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inputting data Can one transmogrify data from an existing pc-based list and load it in? I'd not be keen on inputting gear data from scratch via my phone ... Details please (file format that can be loaded in... |
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Split the difference? You might consider getting the most high-end phone that works with Verizon's pre-paid daily plan. Unfortunately, that's not all that great --- as far as I can tell/guess, it seems like Ver... |
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PM me "If you could put me in contact with him it would be greatly appreciated." I tried to send you a PM, but your profile says that you haven't provided an email address for a PM so ..... |
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"about one thru-hike" My wife and I both had fairly new GG Mariposa Plus packs when I took mine to thru-hike the PCT in 2008. The load going in to the Sierras strained the straps somewhat alarmingly, I was seeing loose... |
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Yes, for "other three season" day hiking I carry such a (very light) saw on day hikes in winter and shoulder seasons. It's part of my lightweight emergency shelter plan. On backpacking trips, I have what I need to survive already, b... |
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Re: Bear bag system for Oregon/SW Washington areas I'm with Sarah, I generally use an Ursack. I have an Ursack Minor too, I quite liked that on the AT last year, but in the PNW am talking about a regular Ursack. The uncomfortable truth is tha... |
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other sites to look at I hiked a lot of the PCT with a fellow from the UK (a former fell runner), and he and I are attempting the CDT this year; it's certainly do-able from overseas but of course additional challenge... |
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how many plane flights? I'm a little confused about your last post given the earlier comment about wanting just one round trip plane flight. You said most recently: "I would start the AT with the pack in march,... |
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With the pack? I just noticed this comment: "I would prefer to hike with "the pack" if possible for the social aspect." FWIW, I hiked the PCT in 2008 as a standard NOBO starting right with... |
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I agree with Daniel --- AT, then PCT I started on the AT in late Feb last year, finished in July (I wasn't looking to do "two trails in a year" type of mileage). The south had a lot of snow last year, so lots of blowdo... |
All Reader Reviews by Brian Lewis
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Ursack Minor The "Ursack Minor" is quite distinct from the traditional Ursack, in that it's not meant to be bear proof (or "resistant" or whatever). Instead, Ursack says it's "for... |
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Golite Force I use Golite shoes because the toe-box is shaped a lot more like the front of an actual human foot. More specifically, most trail runners or other shoes give me problems due to bunionettes (little to... |
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Montbell Thermawrap jacket For 3-season backpacking, my thermawrap jacket is my sole insulation layer, coupled in some limited cases with a thermawrap vest. It's just a fantastic piece of clothing in terms of both weight ... |
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Montbell Thermawrap Vest I have a size medium Thermawrap jacket and a size large Thermawrap vest; I probably should have reversed those to be able to layer the vest under the jacket rather than over, but it actually works fin... |
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Thermarest Neo-Air Like Dylan Carlson, I also used a Neo-Air (size regular for me) on a thru-hike. My thru-hike was of the Appalachian Trail, starting in late February (2010), so a lot of snow and cold weather in the f... |
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REI REI Peak UL Compact Hiking Poles I too had something over 3000 miles on my pair --- the majority of that thru-hiking the PCT in 2008 plus a variety of much shorter trips. I started my AT thru-hike with them (early in 2010), but just... |
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Memory-Map Navigator This is actually a comparison of two product alternatives for putting topographic software on a Windows Mobile platform smartphone with a true GPS. The 4/5 rating is for one of those, Memory-Map Navi... |
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Golite Versa Force Let me start by saying that my rating of '4' is tentative until I've done more miles in these. But as I found nothing useful in searching for reviews of currently-available Golite footwe... |
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ULA Axis Crampon I'm hoping to thru-hike the PCT next year, and one of many equipment issues for me was the question of whether to use crampons or not in the Sierras. I also do day hikes in "shoulder" s... |
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Western Mountaineering SummerLite I agree --- the summerlite is excellent. I frankly don't trust any individual evaluation of a sleeping bag temperature rating (32F in this case); so many things affect this, including not only th... |
