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"winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad"
Eric: you're absolutely right about not pushing on when you're lost. I phrased my earlier comment poorly. I carry a gps on day-shoes. I'd really have to mess up big time on a day hik...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 07, 1:34pm

"winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad"
I totally understand leaving your bag at home; I may end up going that route. For now, my thinking remains, I put my 26ish oz. Hydrogen in my bivy sack (15 oz.) and then add a small pad with good r...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 07, 10:46am

winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad"
O.K. I'm adding the snow claw for sure. Still considering everything else.

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 06, 4:05pm

: "winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad"
I'll be day-shoeing in the Sierras mostly around Lake Tahoe; so, yes, if forests where boughs are usually available; and yes, on snow covered ground. In an emergency, I figure that I'm eith...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 05, 10:52pm

winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
so I'm putting together a lightweight day-snowshoe pack. This is for more ambitious trips that cover 6-10 hours. I never expect or want to spend the night out with this rig; it's strictly f...

In GEAR » winter dayhike snowshoe emergency set up: pad
October 05, 9:18pm

"Glove choice for the PNW winter, shell?"
Rab has an Event waterproof glove that I use. They're a bit sweaty for nordic skiing, but that's sort of an extreme example. Evey glove I've had sweats out when skate skiing. For snowsh...

In GEAR » Glove choice for the PNW winter, shell?
October 03, 10:02am

"North Cascades 3 Season "On Trail""
Yeah IMHO those frisky crickets are just the beginning of your problem. Let me stipulate that I have to read myself to sleep and so use a headlamp in "bed". In a floor-less shelter, after...

In Gear Lists » North Cascades 3 Season "On Trail"
October 02, 7:00pm

"Arches in mid-November?"
I did an absolutely brilliant day hike--about 12 miles I think--at Island in the Sky some years ago in November. I'm at work and can't quite remember the name of the trail, but it's not...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Arches in mid-November?
October 02, 10:16am

Eater Reviews of "vegetarian" offerings from Mountain
MH Pasta Primavera: big +1. I'm not a vegetarian but this is by far my favorite MH meal. I've found that the "meat" in other freeze dried meals is really just bits of unsatisfying...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Eater Reviews of "vegetarian" offerings from Mountain House or other mainstream
September 27, 7:15pm

"Easton Kilo 1 Person--Brief Review"
I own the BA Fly Creek. One great thing about its design is the way the center and front poles keep the fly from coming down onto the inner mesh.Also, there's a guy-out on both sides that also ...

In GEAR » Easton Kilo 1 Person--Brief Review
September 24, 9:56am

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