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Stupid Light
Tired, burned, blistered, hungry, dark, wet. I can deal with these. In fact, being out of my "comfort" zone is a large part of why I hike. But unlike Aaron S., cold is the one thing ...

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Light"
February 21, 8:04pm
Re: bosavi programmability
I understand the bosavi can be programmed for different light intensities and will remember the last setting you used. Would you describe this feature as: awesome, useful, meh, annoying? Is ...

In Make Your Own Gear » More solar stuff.
February 21, 10:00am
Stupid Light
"Stupid Light" is what I say when what should be the simplest of electronic devices - the headlamp - decides to not turn on when I need it.

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Light"
February 21, 9:48am
Re: JMT dates
Solitary time on the JMT????

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » John Muir Trail 2013
February 20, 10:54pm
Bosavi
Exactly! I missed the Tikka as well. I'm going to hack one out of a Byte and a cellphone battery.

In Make Your Own Gear » More solar stuff.
February 20, 11:44am
Rechargeable headlamp
I carry a Princeton Tec Byte: 13g strap 26g lamp body 15g 2xAAA Li --- 54g Total (1.9 oz) Mfg: 64g? Add: 15g 2xAAA Li Spares (or more...) --- 69g with spares. This got me to thinking ab...

In Make Your Own Gear » More solar stuff.
February 20, 11:00am
More solar stuff.
After a lot of reading and thinking, I've reached the following info and conclusions: An iPhone 4 or 5 takes about 8 Wh to fully charge from dead. A pair of AA NiMH (Eneloop) takes about 5 ...

In Make Your Own Gear » More solar stuff.
February 19, 6:26pm
Kuhl Renegade
Love these. Hiking in 90+ degrees or to 30, they regulate heat extremely well. I used to switch between shorts and pants depending on temp, but I don't now. I've plogged 12 miles in snow...

In GEAR » Cannot find the right softshell pants, help!
February 17, 4:35pm
Re: bears
ya,ya,ya. I know the bears want in. But would you prefer a flat, or at least flatter side? What if it costs an oz in thickness for strength? 2 oz?

In GEAR » Bear cannister shape
February 12, 7:55pm
Bear cannister shape
I dislike the cylinder shape of bear cans. When vertical in my pack, it presses right down my spine and pushes the bladder to one side leading to a lopsided weight distribution. It would be excel...

In GEAR » Bear cannister shape
February 12, 11:13am

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