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Thanks Thank you all very much. I am definately most interested in the popular Inov-8s. They seem more of my style. I also think that my problems were a combination of not training with a backpacking and ... |
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Re: Re: TiGoat EPIC bivy pictures and details Robert, I found it easy to get in and out of. My North face beeline sleeping bag doesn't have a zipper, so I am used to sliding in and out of it. this bivy was a perfect fit because it uses the... |
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TiGoat EPIC bivy pictures and details I was very excited today when my late Christmas present arrived, the TiGoat EPIC bivy. The following pictures may answer some questions that you have about it. Each picture shows teh bivy with a 30... |
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goLite what do you think about the new GoLite line up with the treds that act as spring to conform to the ground. Would those better than the Inov-8s? |
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answers Physical condition wasn't my problem adam, I run 4 miles a day. However, as kirk asked, the trail was extremely rocky. My shoes are a great fit, are not worn out and have served me well without... |
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Hiking shoes What kind of shoes or boots do you all use. All my research points me to trail running shoes, which are fine with me, but I am not sure where to start. My last trip was in the Appalachian foothills... |
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Re: Colors? Michael, If you go to backcountrygear.com, they show each of the colors, but you have to look at different packs to see them. I believe that grease was shown on the Ion pack. It is a true gey color... |
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2 cents I recently converted too. I started by examining weight savings to dollar ratios in a spreadsheet to see which item would save me the most weight per dollar. The main word of causion is to not exce... |
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$ you dont have to shell out tons of cash to get a a bivy that will do the job. I am only 17, so price is important to me. I found the bivies at Tigoat (titaniumgoat.com) for only $50 and they only w... |
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Smokies in autumn both taken at Newfound Gap These are from my october trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
All Reader Reviews by Stephen Nelson
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 These are designed as trail running shoes, which makes them perfect for lightweight backpacking. They have lots of heel cushion, excellent grip, good fit for me, and are light. Mine are a size 13 and ... |
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Jacks R Better Fast and very helpful I had a lot of questions when ordering from Jacks R Better. They promptly answered 2 emails and I called them. Jack himself answered the phone and descibed everything very clearly. I placed my order a... |
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Jacks R Better Stealth Disclaimer:this is merely first impresions, as I have yet to test this quilt in the field yet. I find the quality of this quilt to be great. It is very well designed. I own the long size and it is ... |
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Gorillapod SLR an amazingly useful and sturdy tripod for even heavy SLR cameras. It is light (5.8 oz) and very durable. I love it |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso If weight comes before longevity, this may be the one for you. It is a good length for me (6 feet) if I place it from my shoulder to my lower back. It durability is definitley limited. |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) This is the best light I have used. It is small, light (.4 oz), and more useful than a headlamp. Its handly clip attaches to any hat brim or shirt. It also has some amazing microprocessor features whi... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment This si the lightest and best water treatment I have used yet. It is easy(no pumping), fast (add it and go, but you still have to wait 30 min. to consume), but a little on the expensive side. Over tim... |
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MSR Whisperlite regular My rating is $ sensitive here. It really depends on what you are looking for. What I like best about it is is high fuel efficiency and ability to cook for a large number of people (I have done 4). The... |
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North Face Beeline 900 it is one of the lightest full covering mummies available. It is very soft, light, and compressable. I like its weight a lot too, just 20.5 oz for a large size. It is a great sleeping bag. |
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Evernew .9 Liter pot Very good pot, with some minor imperfections. I like that it is light and durable. but the handle insulator tend to burn up if you don't watch them and the lid is rather heavy. other than that it ... |
