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Garmin eTrex 30
Looking at getting my first GPS device as a backup for when I bushwack alone. I always carry a map and compass and am comfortable using them. It would be reassuring to be able to have a backtrack m...

In GEAR » Garmin eTrex 30
May 20, 10:06pm
Two in Manchester VT
EMS and the Mountain Goat. Both excellent places.

In GEAR » New England gear shops and brands?
April 28, 7:34am
INOV-8 models
I heard so much about INOV-8 and decided to try them. I bought three models. The 318 GTX, the 295 and the X-Talon 212. A lot will depend on your feet and the terrain you will be using it in. I ...

In GEAR » Inov-8 Shoe Choices and Favorites?
February 18, 5:15am
Shoulder pouches
When I was ordering my Blast 26, I described my usage to Joe who had several excellent suggestions. One such suggestion was for me to consider two shoulder pouches. I went with them and am pleased ...

In GEAR » Zpacks Blast??
January 10, 4:55am
Spray for me.
Use which one works for you. The simple truth is that most people are not marksman and even those who are may, in the split second an unexpected attack occurs, have fear affect their shot. If y...

In GEAR » Bear spray worked
September 29, 6:53pm
Why cuben?
I'm not sure why someone would want a cuben rain jacket unless it was intended for camp use. Cuben doesn't breathe so if it's used to hike with you're going to get wet inside. I...

In GEAR » Rain Jacket-- No Price Limit?
August 09, 1:09pm
INOV-8 Bare-Grip 190
It looks like the Baregrip 190 to me. I hike in the X-Talon 212s and have found them to be just fine. http://www.inov-8.com/Products-Detail.asp?PG=PG1&L=27&P=5050973171 http://www.ino...

In GEAR » Shoes: How light is too light?
August 06, 8:01am
Update
Thanks to everyone's help, and suggestions, I decided to take measures consistent with PL. I've stretched my foot over the past three days, learned several foot-taping techniques on youtub...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Heel pain
August 02, 6:45pm
Location of pain
I should have been more precise in describing the location of the pain. It is coming from the bottom of my foot, in the center part of the back. The achilles area does not have any pain. If you ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Heel pain
July 31, 9:55am
Heel pain
Hi everyone. I've been going light for several years and, in particular, my footwear. About a month ago, I did a hike on uneven, fairly rocky, terrain using my INOV-8 Talon 212s. At day's e...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Heel pain
July 31, 7:53am

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