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Re: Dolly Sods this coming weekend I'll give you some slack on the weight of some items because, in my view, it's ok to take bombproof gear to a place where there are actual bombs. :D |
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Re: To stay as dry as possible, should you walk or run through the rain? It's a trick question! To stay as dry as possible, you should stay out of the rain entirely. ;) |
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Re: Dolly Sods this coming weekend Nice pack! Is it worth the weight? Do you need the bivvy? (I'm not familiar with the coverage of that tarp.) No sleeping pad? |
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Re: Catnip as mosquito repellant? One study found that, on the skin, catnip isn't as effective as DEET: "We conclude that catnip oil and nepetalactone isomers are significantly less effective than deet or SS220 in deter... |
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simplicity I often don't bring tent stakes, relying on sticks instead. It's the simple things which make it simple. There is also false simplicity. A bivy sack alone for a shelter seems so simple, ... |
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Re: Exped Synmat UL 7 VS Downmat UL7 VS Big Agnes Q Core I agree with the advice above to get the Synmat UL7 and a thin foam pad to supplement it on colder nights. If you do this, you might want to strap the two together, as stacked pads tend to become u... |
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Re: Shell layers for winter? My current winter shell clothing is: Pants: Marmot Scree softshell (nylon) Gaiters: Rab Hispar eVent Jacket: eVent Packa (pack cover part of this is silnylon) I backpack mainly in Ohio and ... |
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Re: Advice on Backpack: Crown VC 60 vs 2012 Mariposa I'm surprised you can't fit that gear into a Gorilla. I have one, and it works for all but winter trips, even if I take a TT Scarp 2. That's for 3 days though. Are you using a synthetic... |
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Re: limited options >As for the sandals would people use a liner sock, VB sock and then a wool one over that? Yes, and you could add another one over that for more insulation as long as the sock is stretchy enou... |
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Re: Different winter footwear suggestions? If poor breathability is the problem with the waterproof socks, you could try using vapor barrier socks with them. I've done this with my Inov8 trail runners with and without oven bags as the v... |
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