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I don't get why you don't get it
I see, you're up to some funky tricks tonight, T-man (and you too, Doug). But still, we WILL choose a trail name for you, you can bet on it.

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 18, 10:03pm

I don't get it either
Good choice, Captain. Except I always saw you as a sort of Major--as in, you're full of major funkism. And trail names can come from almost anywhere, not just on the AT. After that momma moo...

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 18, 9:41pm

Re: Anyone?
My understanding is that your "trail name" has to be given to you. Nicknames, you can change yours daily. Right, Li'l Dougie, lover of chaff and all things good and decent?

In Community Support Forum » Change nickname request nearly a month old
March 18, 4:07pm

Batteries
Max is correct--regular alkaline batteries lose their output below +30* F (some of which can be regained when they warm back up). For AAs and AAAs, take only Energizer lithium cells--they'll wo...

In GEAR » Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
March 17, 3:36pm

Tenkara presentation
Just a reminder that George Galhardo of Tenkara USA will give a presentation tomorrow night at the Boulder, CO REI upstairs conference room. Monday, March 18, 6:30 PM. It should be an interesting p...

In Fishing » Tenkara presentation in Boulder-March 18
March 17, 1:23pm

Re: weight
Nah, a man can't have too many Higgs Bosons, Bob. But what we really need is a Higgs Boson reversal button on our GPS or iPhone. That way, I could minimize my pack's mass, merge it with you...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 17, 1:15pm

Bear canister in a Hornet
I have one of the prototype Hornet packs, which were 42 L., not 46 L. The width and depth seem about the same as the 46 L. production model, but mine is a few inches shorter. My large Bear Vault wi...

In GEAR » 2 Part Q Re: REI Flash Sleeping Bag--25 oz/Osprey Hornet
March 17, 10:55am

Antarctica issued gear
U.S. workers for the Antarctic program are issued some pretty serious clothing. I also brought some of my own stuff, which sometimes worked better. Here's a photo of several of us setting up te...

In GEAR » Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
March 17, 10:32am

Re: Using a Titanium Woodstove? Quick Questions
Max, just spend a Friday night testing it out on your patio. Then you'll have a certain clue as to how twig stoves work. You bought one, haven't used it yet, and you're asking us how to...

In GEAR » Using a Titanium Woodstove? Quick Questions
March 16, 9:44pm

George goes now...
George, I wish you lots of good things, as you head out into your next chapter. Just know that what you've done has been quite respected. Good luck, have some fun, and know that your efforts ha...

In GEAR » Free Gear!
March 16, 9:34pm

All Reader Reviews by Gary Dunckel

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Jetboil Personal Cooking System
Mountain House's Pro Pack meal bags fit perfectly in the PCS cup. After adding the boiling water to the bag, stirring it up, and resealing it, you can empty the remaining water from the PCS, drop ...

In Stoves - Canister
March 18, 11:41am

Hilleberg Akto
I agree that the Akto is a very strong and high quality 4-season solo tent. But I must add an anecdote to illustrate the what I feel is the tent's main weakness. In early October of '06 we wer...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
November 28, 9:08am

Salomon Tech Amhibian
What the previous posts have neglected to mention is that the Amphib is perhaps the lightest (24 ounces/pair)"running shoe" that can be taken on a standard extended backpack trip (not fast packing) fo...

In Footwear - Boots, Shoes, Gaiters
October 18, 7:45pm