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Good Q. Scissors trump blades. But having both is easy.
Interesting Q, Brian. You predictably got flamed by the bushcrafters, etc. Even as some acknowledged never actually needing a knife. For 30 years, on the job site, I always reach for the sci...

In GEAR » Why a knife instead of scissors?
March 21, 10:01am
Re: Re: Less, much less. Or more. But much less for the PCT.
CYOC (carry your own compass). Or not. While I enjoy using quality gear, just because I love using a K&E Decilon or more so a 4080-5 20in Log Log Duplex Trig or a real (RPN) HP calculator, ...

In GEAR » question on compass
March 20, 11:17pm
Re: re: Tylenol AND Ibuprofen
It isn't just a CYA by the doctor. There's no chance I'm going to sue my MD wife and she's told me the same thing. Also, you can get a little more complete pain relief (without go...

In Gear Lists » Tylenol AND Ibuprofen?
March 20, 4:04pm
Less, much less. Or more. But much less for the PCT.
For the course (props to you for taking a course!), get what most everyone else is using. A mirrored, sighting compass is classic, versatile, and with care, any quality compass lasts forever, so I...

In GEAR » question on compass
March 20, 3:58pm
Re: Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
One tidbit: get a tunnel hood. The work very well to reduce the wind past your face and hold slightly warmer air around your head/face. One answer to your Q about face masks: neoprene ones work ...

In GEAR » Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
March 17, 2:52pm
Merino socks in summer.
To paraphrase Andy Warhol, "In the future, every sheep will be merino for 15 minutes (right at sheering time)."

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 16, 10:06pm
Re: UL (and cheap) knife edge covers
To gild the (cheap) lily a bit: For a knife like you've shown, the report cover spine could be notched (with tin snips, razor knife, or belt sander ) so the ridge of the finger indent, right...

In GEAR » UL (and cheap) knife edge covers
March 16, 10:02pm
Re: UL (and cheap) knife edge covers
Very nice find, Dale. I cobbled my own together out of HDPE and black tape for a Victorinox paring knife, but the report cover spine would be quicker, easier, and lighter.

In GEAR » UL (and cheap) knife edge covers
March 16, 7:37pm
Use more during pregnancy.
Not really MORE but be sure to use ENOUGH. Chlorine is what your city uses to purify your drinking water. Doseages while backpacking are a few times higher, because you have less contact time, but ...

In GEAR » aquamira during pregnancy
March 16, 1:45pm
Should be fine.
The pressure sensors in them are solid state. I'm unaware of any degradation over time. I've got a 20-year-old altimeter watch that does fine, still. So does my 30-year-old Thommen mechanic...

In GEAR » altimeter watches on ebay
March 15, 9:33am

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