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RE: A comment and question on the GoLite Jam 35 (2012) Hi David – I have been quite pleased with the carry at this same weight (22-23lbs) with my 2011 Jam, and I did actually expect the suspension to be better with the new Jam 35. My bad, I guess. ... |
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SS1 I've used my SS1 a couple times now. It is too early to comment on use in snow (and I'm not likely to use it in winters), but twice now I've had it out in rain and good strong winds (w... |
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A comment and question on the GoLite Jam 35 (2012) Received this pack the other day in the mail and loaded it up with 22lbs of gear for a hypothetical 3-day trip. Mesh side pockets and belt pockets are fine, hydration sleeve is wide enough to serv... |
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Simple alky stove set-up I'm using a Tri Ti ULC with my backcountry 700ml mug this season, but a simple alcohol stove set up is less fiddly - a modified cat can, aluminum foil wind screen and floor and you're good ... |
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Re: thin socks Darn Tough Merino Mesh do the trick for me. A blend of merino wool and polyester, I believe. Not your cheapest option, but they are super comfortable in my trail runners on long hikes. |
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Re: Re: Re: walls...and floors... Thanks for this suggestion, but I've considered the seam sealant approach to remedying sliding on the floor of a TT and some has been applied to the floor of my SS1 already. I'm disincline... |
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Re: walls...and floors... @Sam Farrington: “One problem you will find with the Tarptents and their close relatives, is that the silnylon floor is often suspended, or hung, rather than pulled solidly taut inside the tent. ... |
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Re: Re: LOL look how many golite reviews from the last few days "Like flies on crap." Yeah, we all should be embarrassed. But there is a value here, to my mind. For someone wanting to go from traditional to lw, or even kick the tires toward UL, G... |
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A few things... I can't access your planned route or gear list via the links you provided, but a few things: 1. A sufficient amount of insect repellant is going to be critical if you'll be spending any am... |
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2nd on my list... The Wildcat 2.0 came in 2nd on my list. They do have a nice rigidity in the footplate, but after trying 6 different kinds of trail runners I decided to go with a pair of the Brooks Cascadia 7s. Wh... |
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C9 (Champion/Target) Duo Dry T-Shirt The big-box store, Target, offers the C9 brand made by Champion at compelling prices, and I picked up several t-shirts from this line more than a year ago for outdoor and international travel use. Th... |
