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Re: VA, NC, MD Hiking Partners David, I ended up needing a ACL replacement which was done 2/16. So no immediate trips for me. I'm hoping to be able to get out again in the June - July time frame, so as it gets closer and I have... |
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Survey Male Greys, blues, taupe, khaki The idea of integrated electronics doesn't really appeal to me either. I think in one of Dr J's reports on future gear, he discussed a map with integrated GPS. Now... |
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Re: Hammock Warmth 6 - bulk Thanks for the report. I have read bout the Jacks R Better system and it sounds great. Your review seems to bear that out. Here is my question for you. How bulky is your entire sleep system? It wou... |
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Re: PJ Speaks for? Robert, For what ever reason, you seem to have an agenda. You say "many would find it hard to believe...." I doubt that it is "many". I certainly understood PJ's use of 'we' to mean the forum pos... |
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NC, VA trips I live in OH but do quite a bit of my bp trips in NC, VA, WV, GA, TN etc. I would appreciate being kept in the loop when you have trips with an open spot available. I wouldn't mind the drive to hoo... |
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BMW VAPR bivy (cont.) One more piece of info. I was using my bivy under a GoLite Lair 1 tarp and there was no rain that night. |
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BMW VAPR Bivy That's interesting you say that. The first weekend in Nov, bp in Dolly Sods with night temps around 20*, I had the same problem using my BigAgnes down Horse Thief sleeping bag inside the BMW VAPR ... |
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Re: Re: east side Sods access Bob, Laneville is the most SW entrance, yes. But sorta south central, from what I remember without looking at a map. It is the lowest elevation trailhead, so should be the best winter entrance to ... |
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Re: Coleman Xtreme Stove fuel canisters Any suggestions on where you can buy the fuel? I can't find any place online that sells them. |
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Re: Dolly Sods access from the east Bob, I assume you are talking about the Laneville trailhead, it's in the SE part of Dolly Sods. (Bear Rocks is in the NE.) Any of the trailheads that I am aware of has miles of FS roads which are ... |
All Reader Reviews by Stephen Parmenter
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BMW Cocoon UL60 Pant Have worn twice now, on a trip in Feb and one in March. Fit is true to size and adds a significant amount of warmth around camp in the evening and extending the warmth of my 35° bag down into the 20s.... |
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Patagonia the company In January, I had ordered a Patagonia Synchilla fleece vest for my wife (this particular color had caught her eye), from Moosejaw. The order was accepted and supposedly mailed. After about 2 weeks of ... |
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Moosejaw the company In January, I had ordered a Patagonia Synchilla fleece vest for my wife (this particular color had caught her eye), from Moosejaw. The order was accepted and supposedly mailed. After about 2 weeks of ... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I haven't had any problems getting the Rocky socks on my feet. I don't remember if I up sized or not, but when they are on, they fit. There is not much excess in the toes. Additionally, they d... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad I have never had a leaking valve and my BA air core has always given great comfort and warmth down to about 20° |
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Bozeman Mountain Works Vapr Bivy Sack In narrow range of climate conditions (around freezing and damp) I have woke up with condensation on the inside, which dampens my down sleeping bag. I would have prefered one of the newer models with ... |
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Snow Peak Gigapower Ti Some months back, I used my MSR Pocket Rocket to boil a pan of water when the power went out. I didn't think that the pan should have been too heay for the stove, but after boiling the water, I realiz... |
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Montrail Vitesse I would concur with the previous two ratings. My one complaint is also the shallowness of the entire sole. Their is no raised area in the arch area of the shoe. So while this may lend itself to better... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I wear them in my Montrail hikers (various models) and have found them to be a wonderful addition. No heel or toe blisters for me; nothing but very much needed arch support which leaves my feet feeli... |
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Great capacity for a 2 lb pack. Easily the most comfortable pack that I have carried up to around 30 lbs. The side pockets are too tight and small to be very functional. |
