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Advice on metal for MYOG pack frame I need some input from you engineering or metalworking types. I am planning on making an internal frame for a pack I'm constructing. I want to create the frame by bending a metal rod into a U... |
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Re: how do the Lynx and Raptor compare with the Wildcat? The Raptor hasn't come out yet, so I'm not sure. The Lynx has more synthetic leather around the sides, and this same material is used to connect the lace eyelets to the sole of the shoe. ... |
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Re: Light shoes with stiff shank No problem. For what it's worth, the La Sportiva Lynx and the soon-to-be-released La Sportiva Raptor are based on the same last & toe box design as the Wildcat. Also, while I would cons... |
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Re: how's La Sportiva Wildcat for forefoot width and toe box? "Brad, how's the La Sportiva Wildcat for wide forefoot/generous toe box?" I'm not Brad, but I can answer that question. The forefoot & toe box are extremely roomy. My fee... |
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Re: eVent and steam iron Although the physics are a little bit beyond me, the ironing is to reactivate the DWR on the outside of the jacket, not to do anything to the eVent layer. So you definitely want to iron on the out... |
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Re: Boil-In-The-Bag Like Joe suggested, I've heard oven roaster bags will work for this (though I have not tried them myself). You could also try sorbent systems bags here and here. |
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Six Moon Designs 2-person Haven It looks like Ron has posted some more info and photos about the Haven tarp & net-tent. |
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Re: Should I walk the PCT this year? Do it. As a lawyer, I can tell you the lifestyle is not conducive to hiking. Even if you're willing to quit your job as a lawyer to hike, student loans could easily keep you from doing it. T... |
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Re: "Wide forefoot/toe box shoe suggestions after pinched nerve" Take a look at the La Sportiva Wildcat. The toebox is wide, and very deep. My feet are shaped sort of like duck's feet, and they fit me great. |
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re: Joe Valesko of Zpack's new Joe Valesko of Zpack's newZPacks™ "Hexamid" Twin Tent or Tarp Although I'm sure it'd be a great two-person shelter as well, it looks particularly appealing as a super-lux one-person shelter. So much room -- it'd be a palace! And at only 10 oz, t... |
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RailRiders Adventure Shirt I'm also a huge fan of the RR Adventure shirt. I've used it on a couple PCT thru-hikes and many smaller trips and it is the most versatile article of clothing I've ever used. I took two ... |
