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All Forum Posts by jeffrey armbruster

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"sunscreen/sunblock questions"
The Neutrogena has good reviews; if I remember right, no titanium/zinc though. It's "broad spectrum" so according to most it's good. Mary's right about using lots--slather,...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » sunscreen/sunblock questions
May 28, 10:21am

"sunscreen/sunblock questions"
Thanks, guys. Still wondering: better to get a formula with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide PLUS the other stuff; or is zinc/titanium alone enough (i.e.Badger). Also, is 2.6% zinc along with the ot...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » sunscreen/sunblock questions
May 27, 10:40am

sunscreen/sunblock questions
I thought that I had this subject wired but now have more questions. --I want titanium or zinc. Badger has a sunblock with 18-20% zinc, but nothing else, sunscreen formula wise. --rei had a t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » sunscreen/sunblock questions
May 26, 9:50pm

"Four wind shirts to choose from. Help me pick..."
Yeah the hood on the Houdini is just awesome. Maybe my favorite thing about it.

In GEAR » Four wind shirts to choose from. Help me pick...
May 25, 4:38pm

"Fast-Drying Compression Socks?"
Yep, from what I hear Bend is just fantastic for Nordic skiing. I'm in Berkeley which is "just" a three hour drive away from Lake Tahoe, where there's a lot of Nordic options. Now...

In GEAR » Fast-Drying Compression Socks?
May 24, 9:59pm

"Fast-Drying Compression Socks?"
Not Ramblin': I use the ankle brace that you pictured, or one exactly like it, for nordic skiing and for backpacking. It's brilliant. I use it on my left ankle only. I've been very happ...

In GEAR » Fast-Drying Compression Socks?
May 24, 5:02pm

"Into the sierras already, or too early?"
I was at Merced lake--7200 feet--a month ago. No snow going in. Then I hiked on a south facing set of switchbacks to 9000 feet--not much snow. fwiw.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Into the sierras already, or too early?
May 23, 1:32pm

"2011-2012 Recommended waterproof/breathable jackets?"
+1 on the Rab Demand. I really like mine. It's sized "British", which is perfect for me--at 5'9" 140 I bought the medium and it's great--but slightly too tight for a wint...

In GEAR » 2011-2012 Recommended waterproof/breathable jackets?
May 20, 9:53pm

"I returned my Steripen"
I use the Katydyn Mybottle. Like the Sawyer, you squeeze the bottle to force water through a filter. I spoke with a Katydyn rep who confirmed that the virustat componenet is unnecessary "in mo...

In GEAR » I returned my Steripen
May 20, 1:36pm

"On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow"
Thanks for an excellent article. I've twice followed coyote tracks for long distances on snow covered trails. Of course I was looking for cut logs and other confirming points; but in each insta...

In Editor's Roundtable » On-Trail Route Finding: When the Trail is Hard to Follow
May 03, 6:57pm

All Reader Reviews by jeffrey armbruster

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Vasque Breeze GTX
These boots really are a breeze on your feet. Unlike another reviewer, I found these boots to have terrific ankle support. However, the deal-killer for me is the relatively narrow toe box. Full disclo...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
March 16, 7:35pm