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Re: Guy wires
The entry poles are not triangulated and so need tie downs for stability? If you use the points on the fly to the left and right, the force will tend to pull the stakes up and out of the ground. ...

In Make Your Own Gear » 2 person tent questions/advice
July 12, 10:55am
Re: Evazote
Evazote won't provide any stiffness for a pack IMO. I use a 1/8" sheet on top of my Klymit xLite (half-length, cutouts) air pad - 9 oz total. This helps keep everything from slipping a...

In GEAR » Evazote / Thinlight Questions, Sleeping, Puncture Protection and Framesheet (for Crown VC).
July 12, 10:35am
Re: Sawyer over Steri
I have to agree with Jerry. I so loved the idea of the steripen and it is dang easy to use on the run (well hike anyway). I bought a Sawyer 3-way inline, and inserted it into the hose of my bladd...

In GEAR » Returning my Steripen
July 11, 6:53pm
Re: Re: Re: Sods
I switched to trail runners about 5 months ago and never will go back unless it is mountaineering time. Some 370 miles later, I find my ankles are much stronger and like you said, it is much easie...

In GEAR » Trying something new - trail runners
July 10, 11:38pm
Re: Sods
Here in the West the trail crews pave talus with sand and gravel. I always wondered what they did with the talus they dug out...

In GEAR » Trying something new - trail runners
July 10, 9:48pm
Re: The Plan
Well, the doc says no backpack for the affected one, but hike all you want. Personally, I think it's a great opportunity to shed 20 pounds from the pack, but they've decided to head up Cop...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » East Access to JMT?
July 10, 7:03pm
Re: East Access to JMT
Dunno exactly when yet, depends on the doc's orders. Each day later puts them further south to meet the exit dates at Whitney. I'm just trying to get recommendations on trail quality. ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » East Access to JMT?
July 08, 7:32pm
East Access to JMT?
I had to pull the party out at Florence Lake for a medical issue and will be reinserting them in a few days. We are thinking of an eastern trailhead, but have only been on Bishop Pass which is a b...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » East Access to JMT?
July 08, 5:21pm
JMT TR
On 6/29, between Gladys Lake and Johnston Meadow, lots of trees down, many walks arounds and climb overs. Many hikers going on through, not taking PCT bypass. South through to Florence Lake by 7/...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » JMT blowdown updates
July 08, 5:10pm
Cottage Wars
And the OP?

In Make Your Own Gear » M50 MyoQuilt air vents
July 08, 4:59pm

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