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Re: Giardia incubation and hand washing
re Steripen > Among backpackers on long through-hikes, it has a reputation for unreliability. That relates mostly to the earliest models, which had some bugs. My experience with later models ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Drinking Water for Hiking: Myths and Facts
February 23, 1:47am
Re: Snowy 3rd Annual Bay Area GGG
A crew of us are backpacking starting on Friday morning. We'll be the really wet ones at the main gathering. "PERSONS WITH ANY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OR INTERESTS IN THE BAY AREA SHOULD B...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
February 23, 12:08am
Re: Support Vehicles
I'd bet mud would be more worrisome than snow for the vehicles. Are they SUVs or pickups? High clearance? 4x4? I wouldn't want to drive an economy car down there in such conditions. Though ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
February 22, 12:43am
Re: Republican's attack on wilderness. Unconscionable!
This thread is largely ignoring the fact that the places that we like to hike are under attack.

In Chaff » Republican's attack on wilderness. Unconscionable!
February 21, 6:32pm
Re: My new MYOG Blog
Nice blog! Might I suggest also writing your units in ounces and pounds. It'll make your website more accessible to Americans, who like me, can't convert metric in our heads. At this point,...

In Make Your Own Gear » My new MYOG Blog
February 21, 4:20pm
Re: Snow on Mt. Hamilton
"IF THIS HOLDS TRUE THEN SNOW LEVELS COULD VERY WELL DROP TO SEA LEVEL FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY. SINCE THIS WOULD BE EXTREMELY UNUSUAL THIS TIME OF YEAR (OR ANY TIME DURING THE WINTER) AND ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
February 21, 4:01pm
Re: Colors
I don't know. Call them.

In Make Your Own Gear » My first pack
February 21, 12:27pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: BPL Gear Test in the Rain
I have a 10x12 tarp (not all that big), but I'm not sure that I want to carry it in. I'm doing some miles before the meetup....

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
February 20, 5:58pm
Re: Hat instead of sunscreen?
Conical hats typically hit the back of your pack when you look up and around. Very annoying. Check out the sunday afternoon's adventure hat instead. I'd also recommend bringing sunscreen. G...

In GEAR » Hat instead of sunscreen?
February 20, 12:05pm
Re: How can I prevent my shirt from riding up my back when hiking?
Same problem here. Though not with all packs. I don't have an answer. Try tucking in your shirt?

In Philosophy & Technique » How can I prevent my shirt from riding up my back when hiking?
February 20, 10:27am

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