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About Me I have backpacked since 1968, across America twice 1986 & 1990; bicycled across America 4 times, rdtrip East Coast USA; built and sailed my own sailboats from New England to SA/CA/transited Panama Canal;canoed & sea kayaked New England/Florida/Bahamas; I grew up working as an organic vegetable farmer on a dairy farm in New England. Lived in Hawaii on both Oahu & Kauai.
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Re: Re: what's wrong with vargo titanium nail stake?
This even skinnier model of the Ti Nail can't possibly hold better than the previous one; and if it weighs more than others of the same length that are available, I think they'll also be a ...

In GEAR » what's wrong with vargo titanium nail stake?
January 27, 6:40pm
Re: Thanks
Eric, that would be Mokelueai beach you visited off Farrington Hwy, which, as you said, is only accessible with a car, and during the day for safety purposes. Not recommended to walk out there. ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » esbit in checked bags?
January 26, 11:23am
Re: Re: Mainstay bar, 2.67oz
Alec try cocnut macaroons...according to the ones I'm eating now they have 170 calories per 2/ half dollar sized ones. You can really abuse them packing-wise, and they will taste good! Making y...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » 3000 Calorie Reserve Ideas?
January 26, 10:27am
Re: Re: Does this mean bubble wrap needs foil to keep a human warm?
This is why I suggestted the use of Reflectix brand bubble insulation for a ground mat, as opposed to plain bubble wrap.

In Make Your Own Gear » What is the clo/tog of one and N layers of bubblewrap
January 26, 10:01am
waterfall

In Post-Trip Reports » Kauai for Tim Cheek
January 26, 9:50am
WC
Here's a view of Waimea Canyon

In Post-Trip Reports » Kauai for Tim Cheek
January 26, 9:45am
Re: Kauai for Tim Cheek
Tim, you should take a day or 2 to get over to the West side of Kauai and hike the Grand Canyon of the Pacific Rim...Waimea Canyon State Park up RT 550 out of Waimea town. Don't miss the 'f...

In Post-Trip Reports » Kauai for Tim Cheek
January 26, 9:41am
Kauai for Tim Cheek
Tim here's some skinny on Kauai for you, enjoy the pics'

In Post-Trip Reports » Kauai for Tim Cheek
January 26, 8:57am
Eric
Eric, yes, I'm glad it's bringing back good memories for you too. Reciting all of the above did the same for me, at a time when I could use some good memories. Was the beach you're s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » esbit in checked bags?
January 26, 8:55am
Ladies Possum Fur Gloves
Dark Lavender not bright color actually bit of gray color cast, size small, brand new/never worn, 50% merino,20% possum fur, 20% angora, 10% polyamide. Snowy Peak NZ brand, $20 shipped anywhere ...

In Gear Swap » Ladies Possum Fur Gloves
January 26, 8:41am

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