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Re: Re: I need Help. 3day GrandCanyon Gear List.
In may I would recommend 3L as a bare minimum for the Grand Canyon if you are descending. Dehydration is far from fun and sneaks up on you if you are not from a dry and hot environment. I'm wel...

In Gear Lists » I need Help. 3day GrandCanyon Gear List.
January 01, 6:42pm

Re: MLD Trailstar
The MLD trailstar has a pretty devout following. it's lower angles, while not as great for snow are phenomenal for wind. Quite a few scots like the trailstar for winter (and if it can handle Sc...

In GEAR » Suggestions for Ultralite winter shelter under $200
January 01, 6:16pm

Re: Feathered Friends Merlin
The merlin is only a 30F bag, so a draft collar isn't particularly necessary for staying warm, especially considering how much weight is necessary. As recommended a slight down overstuff would ...

In GEAR » Feathered Friends Merlin
December 31, 10:36am

Re: Get a porta-ledge
I know in Yellowstone in late summer the grizzlies move above tree line to eat calorie dense moth caterpillars, not sure if the same behavior occurs in GNP. The bigger concern is that the backco...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Sleeping Under Stars in Glacier National Park
December 28, 12:25am

Re: Blending in most of the time
Eric, hate to nitpick, but aren't you wearing a bright blue down jacket in your avatar?! ;)

In GEAR » Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
December 27, 11:57pm

Re: I think..
Devin is currently backordered to kingdom come and not accepting new orders. I don't think he (or anyone) anticipated the demand for the BCB. I think on ebay there is one (latest gen) going for...

In Gear Swap » FS Backcountry Boiler #71 from first batch
December 27, 10:26pm

Re: Camp ED 105 Micro Jacket 10.8 oz with 3.7oz of down
To revive this thread... Camp now has on clearance the following 17oz jacket with 7 oz of down for a mere $100! http://www.camp-usa.com/products/apparel/closeout/ed-jacket-1677.asp Althoug...

In GEAR » Camp ED 105 Micro Jacket 10.8 oz with 3.7oz of down
December 27, 9:48pm

Re: straws
For those looking for a an orange flint and steel the exotac nanoStriker is considered better than the classic firesteel minis: http://www.amazon.com/nanoSTRIKER-Ultra-portable-Ferrocerium-Fire-...

In GEAR » knife AND a light for 1 ounce :)
December 27, 9:09pm

Re: "Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!"
Eugene, That's great. I just got a mental image of a big ol' bumble bee hiking through the woods! As for the marketing discussion, most companies always provide a black or grey color opt...

In GEAR » Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
December 27, 8:56pm

Re: Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
Again to repeat the previous posters, there's a balance. I too have some bright orange or yellow-green gear that I wear during hunting seasons or when a rescue may be necessary (wintry condi...

In GEAR » Patagonia Brilliant Neon Colors in Outdoor Gear - Woohoo!
December 27, 2:20pm

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