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Re: JMT, Early July, 1st Thru-Hike Kyle, some minor things I would suggest. Nix the rain skirt. Your feet/shoes get wet, nylon pants will dry quickly while worn. Just use the longer jacket...you may need to add the material to it... |
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Re: Re: SUL Wanderer Episode 1 video not available I believe that you will find that this was intentional. Ryan did not post to the public, only members. You have to come to *this* site to view it. |
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Re: Re: Re: Hatchet vs. folding saw Well, Ryan's comment was: "The following gear list is a little different from the one shown in the video. The video features a gear kit that includes some minor "nonessentials" t... |
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Re: datas about packs? There is really no agreement about accessories, pouches, bungie cords, hip belts, etc with regard to the packs. There is a large discrepency in listed weights, sometimes as much as an ounce or two,... |
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Re: Take any meds to fall asleep after a medium size hiking day? Generally, no. Once in a while, I will want a heavier sleep than is normal, like the first night out on occasion, or, if I am excited about tomorrows hike/planning a long push (25-30mi) the next da... |
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Re: The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 1: Gear Good video clip. SUL is the way to travel! All except the hatchet... |
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Re: I follow, except??? Well, this was supposed to facilitate mixing a bit better. This was one of the things that I tried, but it didn't help. It seems SLX burns as well without it, though, it helps a bit with 95% et... |
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Re: Interested in this! To make a modified 12-10 or chimney style stove: 1) Take the bottom parts of two cans,cutting them about 1-1/4" long. The taller the better, but there is just soo much room under a caldera ... |
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Re: Even with only a tarp Radiant cooling accounts for something like 7-10% of your heat loss. Tarps/flys will generally stop most of this. Assuming radiation occurs in all directions, you will save about 5% by using a tarp... |
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Re: wooo-hoo Buddy! This is fun! You just outlined why I use the stove: Reliable, durable, simple, and efficient. The key is usefull for field maintenence besides controlling the valve. It is certainly possible to use it withou... |
All Reader Reviews by James Marco
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Klymit Inertia X Frame I picked up a Xframe (full size) a couple weeks ago. I took it out for 5 nights last weekend with my daughter, Brenda. I had a good trip but was unimpressed by the pad. I tried various techniques with... |
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gossamer murmur I have used the old GG G5 pack for well beyond a servicable lifetime. Patching, reinforcing, and repatching...it finaly died and I replaced it with a 2012 Murmur, one of the first off the production l... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Great little piece of gear. Light, easy to use, miserly on fuel. Keeps the heat in on the pot and does a great job of boiling water. I will complain that it does not let enough heat out sometimes...... |
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Thermarest Neo-Air The NeoAir is a good pad, with a fantisticcall price. I have a medium which just fits me at 5'9". I usually inflate this fully while setting up camp, giving it a couple of breaths before slee... |
