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RE: "Favorite piece of gear - Fall 2012 edition" It is hard to pick one thing that is a favorite above all others when so many things in my system have really come to shine this year, however if I had to pick just one thing that I use the most an... |
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Re: "Outdoor Research Helium II Rain Jacket" Just picked one of these up recently and wanted to add my two cents since this community and this thread helped convince me to pull the trigger on the purchase. I have a size Large Helium II an... |
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Re: "Just bought Evernew.9 liter pot" I am not sure I see the downside, imagine the weight savings if your pot can cook your meals without a stove! |
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Re:"Icy feet" Jennifer, what temps are you having these issues in and what is your current footwear? The reason I ask is that heavier socks will result in colder feet if it means that your shoes are now too snug... |
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Jam 50 belt I have one of the new Jam 50's in size medium. It appears that the size medium's belt is about the same size that David described in his prior thread. I have a 32" waist and it fits me... |
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RE: "River to RIver trail list" I actually hike in a LS all year long, as long as it is breathable and light in color you don't overheat and it helps with the bugs, particularly when treated with permethrin. Merino is nice, b... |
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Re: "River to RIver trail list" Since you said your specific concern is clothing I will address that first and please feel free to cherry pick what I have to say; and sorry in advance for the wall of text ; ) *You are packing a ... |
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RE:"Newbie With Questions" I agree it is nice to have top of the line gear, but that does require a decent sized investment up front if you are starting with nothing, even if you do buy used. You need to decide what your bud... |
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RE: "Pack repair question..." I would also recommend seam grip for the repair, although I would cut a patch from a piece of cordura instead of duct tape for a more permanent repair. |
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RE:"How important is pack weight to your overall experience?" There are already some great points that have been made, I would just like to add that I find that I am a lot more likely to enjoy my surroundings and my company if I am not uncomfortable and exhau... |
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