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All Forum Posts by Larry De La Briandais

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Yosemite wilderness permits required
You must have a wilderness permit for Yosemite. You can get one at one of the permit stations the day you arrive. Everything is based on the trail you want to start on. I had no problem getting ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » where in the US should I go backpacking?
June 16, 10:40pm
Once
My son had a "generic" self inflating pad fail. It was 15 years old or so. Never had any of my threm-a-rests fail. The BA IAC has never failed, but I've only used it a few times.

In GEAR » Sleeping Pad Failure - poll
June 16, 10:05pm
My wife
My wife has lost a large amount of weight and was able to go backpacking with me for the first time last year. It's now something that we can do together. And it is a movtivater for her to ea...

In Philosophy & Technique » Did backpacking transform you?
June 16, 8:57pm
Yosemite
"I will be hiking there in July" Me too. I'm looking forward to it. It's a tourist type backpacking trip by most everyone here's standards, but good for me and my wife. ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » where in the US should I go backpacking?
June 16, 8:48pm
Weight training
I found that when i first start weight training (lifting weights) I am sore the next day. After awhile I can work to failure (can no longer lift the weight) without any soreness at all the next da...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Interesting study about trekking poles use
June 16, 2:31pm
Yosemite
I'm surprised no on mentioned Yosemite. There is even public transportation. I know you have already decided on the Seattle area (fine area BTW), but I was just surprised no one mentioned Yos...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » where in the US should I go backpacking?
June 16, 2:17pm
Baby steps
"and those who wish to try might only do so in "baby steps"." Yup. I've been reading a lot here, and my base weight for Yosemite will be over 20 lbs. Much of the proble...

In GEAR » Backpacking Light @ REI = LOL
June 15, 3:50pm
Dangerous
The only problem I have with people using trekking poles is when they fling them about without regard to those around them. Had one such individual almost whack me with his. If I hadn't moved...

In GEAR » Trekking Pole Science
June 08, 6:56pm
Gotcha
I have no doubt that others find them useful. I just don't. I do have to admit that I find them silly looking. But that may change if "everyone" starts using them. ;^)

In GEAR » Trekking Pole Science
June 08, 6:28pm
No Benefit.
"I find it hard to believe that there are still folks who wish to claim that trekking poles are of no benefit." There are, I'm one of them. If I manage to put enough pressure on t...

In GEAR » Trekking Pole Science
June 08, 6:19pm

All Reader Reviews by Larry De La Briandais

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Campsaver.com Retailer
I purchased the Vargo canister stove from them at a GREAT price. They had such a run on sales because of the low price that is was sold out. They left me a personal phone message letting me know tha...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 07, 3:07pm