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Raquel Rascal (flutingaround) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Rocky Mtn. West
About Me An outdoors girl in Denver, CO. I have a love for skiing, snowshoeing and backpacking and want to venture into other mountain sports--backcountry skiing? I just took a winter camping course with the CMC last year. I have started to get back pain with a heavier load, so I want to lighten up and meet others in my area with the same mentality.
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StateColorado
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FITS socks
I'm a lover of Darn Tough socks, but I just found out there is an alternative that is worth considering. REI sells "FITS" socks that are tailored merino just like Darn Tough. I was gi...

In GEAR » Socks and trail runners
December 27, 7:22am
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Hi Tom, thanks for the enthusiastic response. I'm working on my winter hiking set up too. Can you confirm that this is the correct way to do it? Start with thin wicking liner Add bread...

In GEAR » Winter Socks
December 27, 7:06am
Polar wrap toasty feet
I have been experimenting with Polar wrap toasty feet insoles http://www.amazon.com/Polarwrap-Toasty-Feet-Shoe-Insoles/dp/B001GCTXIG

In GEAR » Winter Socks
December 26, 1:45pm
Roger.
I'm new to HIT philosophies and I'm still trying to learn how that translates to backpacking. I need educating. :) Kevin- What is a hot tent??

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Any insane winter backpackers?
December 26, 1:40pm
thanks.
Okay. I actually have one solid colored poly and one clear colored Lexan. I appreciate the clarification. Gotta log off now. Thanks for the help!

In Winter Hiking » Transporting water in cold weather- tips needed.
December 26, 11:13am
thanks for the post
I didn't realized the two were so close in weight. I bought a Synmat earlier this year, and now I want a downmat for winter camping. Maybe I should sell my synmat!

In GEAR » Downmat UL vs Synmat UL
December 26, 11:07am
REI
Received two REI gift cards! Trying to decide between a Exped Downmat or MSR Whisperlite Universal Stove for winter camping. Yeah!

In GEAR » So, What did Santa Bring his Ultra Light Helpers this Year?
December 26, 11:04am
another question..
Gary, do you know how I can tell if a hard sided Nalgene bottle is a Lexan bottle? I have a couple of hard sided already, and I don't know how to determine what kind of plastic they are made of.

In Winter Hiking » Transporting water in cold weather- tips needed.
December 26, 10:55am
perfect Gary
After reading a bit, I think you have offered the perfect solution. Will try this MSR/Nalgene Lexan set-up this winter and report back!

In Winter Hiking » Transporting water in cold weather- tips needed.
December 26, 10:45am
3 liters
Hey Gary, to answer your questions, I think I would carry at most 3 liters at any time. I need to be able to put boiling water into the containers too. I've been reading about the MSR Droml...

In Winter Hiking » Transporting water in cold weather- tips needed.
December 26, 9:42am

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