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Re: Yep, the M&M Trail! I'll 2nd the ultralight wool shirts. I have a couple light weight woolies and i'm pining after a Patagonia wool 1 t shirt. Someday when I find a good sale or cheap like new used one... |
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Re: Laminas He's looking at the ultralamina, specs as above. He needs a long too so the new or old MB bags are fine, he's not over 6'4". I'm going to be hiking and climbing with him so... |
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Need sleeping bag help Okay guys, I know you are all the experts. I have a buddy who's awesome wife is getting him a sleeping bag for his b-day. He's been looking at the Mountain Hardware Lamina 15 long. 3lbs 1oz... |
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Re: Hammer Nutrition Have fun. Soon enough gear will be dialed (3-5lbs baseweight is as light as I realistically go most of the time) but the body and mind will keep getting stronger and stronger if you keep pushing th... |
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Re: Thanks all that looks pretty good to me For softshell pants, the patagonia traverses are pretty light. |
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hammer nutrition the hammer stuff is good. I've used it and it works. But I usually take some of that stuff and some food that sounds good to eat, usually junk (cookies, candy, bacon, whatever). I had only 2... |
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Re: CT weather I'd only add that you should be very prepared for rain. Two years ago I went through and it was pretty dry, just the usual t-storms. Last year I got hammered every day traversing Colorado mtns ... |
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20deg and hailing to 90 and sunny If I was doing the CT as a thru I would carry: Normal hiking clothes...long sleeve light colored cap 1 or wool zip shirt, softshell pants or convertibles (it can get hot), smartwool socks, hat o... |
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Re: Re: race pace You can always bring a 2L platy and a 1l platy too. One thing I learned, don't sweat a couple ounces in the name of speed. Efficiency counts too. The 1/8" thinlite doesn't work for ... |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: "High Speed Backpacking - why" I'm with Art. I have my days to drink tea and snack in summer wildflowers and I have my days to be moving as much as I can possibly keep my eyes open. Testing myself and having that "ty... |
All Reader Reviews by Christopher Plesko
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Patagonia Micro Puff Pullover We own two of these (one small and one medium) and on most trips these make the cut. They are very warm over 3 season conditions and their compact packing and light weight make them a favorite plus th... |
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Patagonia MicroPuff Vest I've had the Micropuff vest for a few months now and feel comfortable in giving a review. The vest is a total winner. I bought it for a summer insulation safety piece since it's synthetic and my bag i... |
