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Re: Re: Re: @ Roger
For most rattlers that you would encounter in the Western U.S., it would take an unusually large specimen to have fangs longer than 3/4". Even then, the snake would have to have perfect aim...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Recommended snake proof gaiters?
July 09, 9:01pm

Re: Re: Lighters are OK to Carry On
One common butane lighter is permitted (apparently). However, there are several flavors of butane lighters, Mini-Bic, standard Bic, big/fat one, long one, skinny one. The big/fat one holds about tw...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Collapsable Hiking Poles on Plane
July 09, 8:10pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: 3-4 openings for Rae Lakes loop 8/12-8/15
If you try to push up to Woods Crossing on the first day, then that dry patch of trail is in the 2-3 miles before you reach Woods Crossing, which is when you would be the tiredest and most in need ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3-4 openings for Rae Lakes loop 8/12-8/15
July 09, 8:06pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Olive Oil in carry on?
That page seems clear enough. I just wish that TSA would update their list of prohibited items. A common lighter is still banned there. Of course, I guess I am expecting too much that a federal ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Collapsable Hiking Poles on Plane
July 09, 7:49pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Olive Oil in carry on?
"You may already know this, but just in case not -- common lighters (BIC, etc.) are allowed as carry on's." What is your source for this? I found one old source that says that a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Collapsable Hiking Poles on Plane
July 09, 7:36pm

Re: Re: 3-4 openings for Rae Lakes loop 8/12-8/15
"I think we might try to get to Woods Crk Crossing on the first day if possible." Last August, two of us left Roads End at 7:45 a.m. (which is tough on a lot of people, depending on wh...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 3-4 openings for Rae Lakes loop 8/12-8/15
July 09, 7:30pm

Re: Re: Re: Olive Oil in carry on?
Matches are not allowed in checked baggage, and only one book of ordinary matches is allowed in carry-on. I don't know how TSA feels about a box of matches. --B.G.--

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Collapsable Hiking Poles on Plane
July 09, 6:03pm

Re: Mongoose won't work with rattlers
If rattlers are so fast, then how does a California Mountain King Snake kill 'em? --B.G.--

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Recommended snake proof gaiters?
July 09, 2:19pm

Re: JMT with Ursack
That instructional video is a real hoot. That hang would have slowed down the bear by three or four minutes, no more. --B.G.--

In GEAR » JMT with Ursack
July 08, 9:03pm

Re: Type of Bear Canister
"•Canisters weigh 3 to 5 pounds. •Canisters typically are 8 inches by 12 inches in size." Except for the ones that are lighter and slightly smaller. At the Yosemite National Pa...

In Post-Trip Reports » Advice Wanted on Adirondacks Backpacking Trip
July 08, 6:32pm

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