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"Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)" Yeah but I interpret "isolated afternoon thunderstorms" to mean one to four hours of rain. You can wait these out high and dry under a big tree or just hike on through at lower elevations... |
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"Hat Options" A typical cotton bandana has a spf/uvb of 7-10. Most sunblocks begin at 30. Cotton just doesn't get it done. Get a real bandana that actually blocks sun. If you can hold your cotton bandana up ... |
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"Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)" Jennifer: It's true that you can't predict the weather, even in the Sierra, from months out. However, your late June starting date puts you in the best possible window for good weather--out... |
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Canister failure: has this happened to you?" Hmmm, a patter begins to emerge...I mean, pattern. |
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Canister failure: has this happened to you?" Aw geeze come on give Max a break. Like all of us, Max has a style. It doesn't bother me; it's just what it is. In person Max, like all of us, probably comes off completely different than h... |
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Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)" Jennifer: I carry a Rab Demand; it's bombproof. I don't carry my Houdini because to me it's redundant. I hike mostly in the Sierra and during the days I'm in a shirt. If I stop at a... |
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"Adventure Medical Kits" Last year I "discovered" that Acetaminophen seemed to work better for arthritic pain in my knee than Ibuprofen. Now I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth it. |
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venture Medical Kits" Concerning slang terms offensive to groups: these days, a lot of people think that it's kitsch and cool to "bring back" terms and throw them around as a sort of challenge, really. The... |
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"Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question" Steven: D'Oh! of course! Although I remember someone on a thread who wore their wpb shell at night in winter as a vapor barrier. So now I'm curious as to why you'd wear a windshirt t... |
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"Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question" Josh: so, Houdini as a vapor barrier? Neat. Have you used it this way in winter? |
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... |
