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Boots vs any other footwear Phil: I got a question from a friend who is going to Philmont with his son. What to wear for footwear. I see your answer and that of a few others. Would someone address the concern my friend expre... |
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Spreading the LIghweight gospel I regularly hike in the San Gabriels near LA and run into Scout troops all the time. Ranging in numbers from a half dozen kids and a leader to troops of platoon strength, these kids and their leade... |
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Roger's rain jacket Rogger: I know this is off topic but I could not help notice that in the picture of you on Mt Jagungal, you appear to be wearing a packa rain jacket/backpack cover. If I am right perhaps you might... |
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Re: What happens to a Merino Wool Tshirt thrown into the permanent press wash cycle? I concur with most everything stated above about the care and feeding of Merino clothes. Using a mild soap is best but even the regular stuff like Tide and All work just fine. Line/Air drying is be... |
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Alternative Stays for the Miniposa Well we have bamboo and now 6mm aluminum tubing. Any other suggestion for alternatives to the carbon fiber arrow shafts used as stays in the Miniposa. Exactly what are the dimensions of these carbo... |
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Re: 2007 Backpacking Light Staff Picks My Picks: 1: Caldera Cone System -- an alcohol based complete system that is light, well made, and works! 2: Montbell Super Stretch Sleeping Bags -- pick one it doesn't matter which... they... |
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Re: Clarifications Wow! did someone have too much coffee today! Jeff, my comment about the stays was and is nothing more than an observation about the stays you do use and the creative ingenuity which most of us bri... |
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Re: Re: Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW So we are getting clever about the stay problem that Will Rietveld has mentioned several times in his reviews of these stellar packs. I guess the question is will the six moon bendable stays fit th... |
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Re: Inflatable pillow? I have been using a Cocoon Aircore travel pillow for about 6 months and love it. It is a 13"x17" inflatable pillow surrounded by an envelope of synthetic down. Deflates and packs up at a... |
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Re: And here is how from Alpkit Thanks Ed for the tip. I'm off to REI to get Leki replacement tips. Bondo would probably work well for this repair as it did when I made my own poles. That or any other two part adhesive. |
All Reader Reviews by Mitchell Keil
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Terra Nova Laser Photon Please remove this "Non-Review" ADDED 9/27/2007 No problem. We all make mistakes. Thanks you |
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Probar Energy Bar I was about to write my own review of these wonderbars, when Shawn beat me to it. I have been enjoying these 350 calorie bars for about 3 months and have been using them as my lunch on the trail. The... |
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Drop Stoppers Microporous Polypropylene Rainsuit Adding my two cents. Bottom Line on this inexpensive "Rain" suit: I got soaked clear through under my shoulder straps on a windy blow trying to get over New Army Pass two summers ago. ... |
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Granite Gear Latitude Vapor Reviewer Stats: Age = 58 Weight = 175 lbs Height = 6'3" Build = Athletic Waist = 34" Backpacking Experience = 30+ years Pack: Latitude Vapor Weight = 42oz size large Waist bel... |
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Solomon XA Comp 3D Personal Statistics: Age: 58 Weight: 175 pounds Height: 6'3" Backpacking experience: 30 plus years Product statistics: weight: 25 ounces. Size: 12. Insoles: S... |
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Alpkit CarbonLite Personal Specs: Age: 58 Height: 6'3" Weight: 175lbs Backpacking experience: 30+ years I ordered these 7.75oz per pole all carbon trekking poles on a Monday and they arrived from the UK... |
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Montbell U.L.AlpineBurrow Bag #3 Long Personal stats: age: 58. Weight: 175 pounds Height: 6'3" backpacking experience: 30 years plus. Fitness level: athletic. This is a review of the Mont Bell, Alpine burrow bag number #3... |
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Exped Downmat 7 I have used the Downmat 7 Shorty for 2 years now. I live in Southern CA and use it both here and in the Sierras. My scale indicates that the pad itself weighs 21oz and the foam lined stuff sack/inflat... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Executive Summary: Of all the alcohol stoves ... |
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Organic Food Bar Omega3 Flax I posted this review baack on 2/22/2006 in a discussion about Big Sur Bars. I guess it more properly belongs here: OK, since we are considering highly dense nutritious and TASTY food bars, I thought ... |
