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Re: Thanks Brent - here's a suggested route for you that is logistically easy - starts and ends at the same point and has a resupply (MTR) reasonably midway - and has lots of options for on and off trail ... |
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Re: SHR solo in a single thru-hike?? I would suggest that from what you say it sounds like your off-trail high mountain navigation experience is pretty slim. If that is correct, then a solo thru-hike of the SHR in a tight time frame i... |
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Re: Octamid Help You'll get a lot more efficient cutting layout if you have horizontal seams in each panel - you can nest the upper triangular pieces in between the lower trapezoids. Your selvage edges will be ... |
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Re: Balaclava ? I've had pretty good luck with these: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wickers-balaclava-moisture-wicking-midweight-for-men-and-women~p~56028/?filterString=mens-earbands-balaclavas-and-neck-ga... |
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Re: JMT thru-hike in June?? You may want to reconsider your timing if solitude is a prime concern. Start on Labor day and you'll have as much solitude as you're going to get on the JMT outside of doing it on skis. Jul... |
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yes and no Cairns on a trail I would leave undisturbed. Cairns not on a trail I would knock down, primarily because off-trail cairns tend to keep everyone n the same route and thus create a use tail, rather t... |
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Re: Longsleeve baselayer for hot, summertime use? I use a Terramar shirt that they, sadly, no longer make. Men's silkweight EC2 qwik-dry long sleeve crew. Best shirt I have ever had for hiking in any temperature. I suppose the same fabric may ... |
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Re: MYOG Pack for Scouts Actually my interest was in providing a pattern and instructions to scout groups (for free). I'm not involved in scouting myself, but I applaud those who take kids out into the wilds, and havin... |
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Re: Stove/Pot Comparison If you want to have meaningful data, you'll have to run all the tests at the same air temperature, with the water starting at a consistent temperature and reaching a consistent temperature. I w... |
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Re: Material Perception I have a somewhat different take on the durability question. In 40 years Of making and using packs, I have used fabrics from 1.9 oz ripstop to 11 oz cordura, and my attitude toward durability is th... |
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