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obx hiker (obxcola) - BPL Lifetime Member
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"The Carbon Flame War" Why would anyone assume that any aspect of "denialism" is in some way an amateur effort? I'm convinced "denialists" are; to a man (or woman) paid professional hacks with ... |
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"Enlightened quilt-NC mountains" Well Tim's quilts sure look nice, and the cuben can be sorta krinkly. Don't think you'll go wrong with a 20 degree depending on when you go and if I had to make a one and done bag /quil... |
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"Enlightened quilt-NC mountains" Milder climates: Well milder climates like the temperate rain forest of the Smokies it's more likely to rain, and milder climates it's a lot less necessary to close the bag so tightly as... |
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"ursack vs bear canister" Another in a long line of great ideas from Tom K. I'm packing my food in a Coors Light Can |
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"Enlightened quilt-NC mountains" Why not get an Epiphany and don't worry about it getting wet? It's more expensive but a wet bag/quilt is more than just a bummer. Hadn't seen Tim's up-dated website until just n... |
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"How do you inflate your air mattess?" I use a 13 gallon kitchen trash bag; the kind with the built in tie. Cheap and light and easily replaceable. The tie really helps keep the mouth open for catching a bag full of air. I place a small... |
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"7/29 Reno to Tuolomne ? share a ride" How did you "book" a ride? The bus? Private trans? Curious because I'm flying out in Sept and trying to figure an alternative to renting a car to get to Mammoth. There is a bu... |
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off trail hiking Isn't that part of the reverse or southbound Sierra High Route described by Roper between Blue Lake/ Bench Canyon and Lake Catherine. It's described in Roper's book in detail. My rea... |
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Best Undies 9" is key in my experience. The shorter ones just eventually ride up and then clump up in the crotch. Yucks. I'd rather go jungle. Maybe it depends on the girth of your thighs or the rati... |
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SUL rain pants/chaps (not skirts) I think Z-packs makes chaps, Maybe MLD as well |
All Reader Reviews by obx hiker
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BPL Blow-Up Pillow Used the dual chamber for @ 5 years. Don't want to get it too full but that's easy to adjust. Can be a little tricky to get fully de-flated for packing. Persistence! Cover it with your tee-shi... |
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Montbell Thermawrap jacket William Siemens has it right about wind-resistance being a key. This jacket is wonderfully wind resistant. The Northern Outer Banks of NC can be an incredibly cold place due to the combination of wind... |
