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454g limit
I have been searching for more details and this really seems to be a Japan Post ONLY interpretation of and response to the recent inane TSA ruling regarding printer cartridges weighing 16oz or more...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Postal Weight Limit
November 18, 1:28am
What's important
All current digital cameras can produce excellent images in good light in Full Auto mode so it is almost impossible now to make a poor choice. But if you want to improve your skills and learn the a...

In Photography » Have some cameras picked, help me choose one
November 18, 12:06am
yeti
Thanks for the information. Guess I will have apply a thin coat of oil to the head when I keep it in storage. I considered the Corsa Nanotech but after handling a few axes in stores I felt a straig...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ice axe fitting
November 16, 6:41pm
REI Yeti
My 70cm REI Yeti came today. Weighs ~485g per spec but "feels" lighter than it looks. Looks to be nice/wellmade and a perfect fit based on info in the attached instructions. Seems the adv...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ice axe fitting
November 14, 8:19pm
Yama geezers
Yama-girls are not the problem in Japan. Wish I saw more of them. It is the 70-90yr old yama-geezers I find annoying. Especially when they are overtaking me up the steeps carrying packs holding 3x ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Miniskirts on Mount Fuji as Japan's `Yama Girls' Spur Trekking
November 12, 5:12pm
Holy Cow!
These "collectors" packs sell for US$500+ on auction here in Japan! Here is a "used" sale from last week. http://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/139257311

In Gear Swap » Golite Breeze Pack
November 11, 4:03pm
Re: nanotech
"rick ... id be fine with a corsa nanotech for myself for the use u mentioned" Eric, I just don't see paying ~2x more for less functionality/comfort/durability (according to the r...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ice axe fitting
November 07, 4:29pm
GG gorilla vs mariposa
The current GG specs say the Mariposa weighs LESS than the smaller capacity Gorilla so I don't see any advantage to "downsize" to smaller volume Gorilla. The packs have the same physi...

In GEAR » GG gorilla and bearvault
November 07, 3:53pm
use
Probably just for occassional cane walking/balance and for self-arrest while crossing packed Spring corn snow on slopes less than 35deg. I am 6'2"(187cm) tall and have read I should measur...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ice axe fitting
November 07, 4:25am
Corsa adze
The Corsa and Corsa Nanotech both seem to suffer from their puny less-than-useful/comfortable adze. This guy has has both Corsa's but seems to prefer the BD Raven Ultra too. http://www.petes...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ice axe fitting
November 06, 10:50pm

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