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Re: Lightweight Sleeping pad
Exped SynMat UL7 It's around 16 oz, so it won't save you as much weight. If you're a side sleeper, the weight will likely be worth it. Otherwise, get a Ridge Rest SOLite or Z Lite...

In GEAR » Lightweight Sleeping pad
July 24, 10:37am
Re: Need a tougher tent stake
I haven't tried them, but a titanium nail stake seems like a good option.

In GEAR » Need a tougher tent stake
July 23, 10:20am
Re: water treatment
I drink melted snow for water when running water isn't accessible due to being frozen or under deep snow. Otherwise, I either carefully drink untreated water from streams or use a Steripen. Fil...

In Winter Hiking » water treatment
July 21, 9:50pm
Re: Merrell's Barefoot shoes... Oh the stink!
This stuff works well for me: http://www.goldbond.com/medicated-foot-powder.html

In GEAR » Merrell's Barefoot shoes... Oh the stink!
July 21, 4:48pm
Dri Ducks
I think walmart has Dri Ducks.

In Gear Lists » 1000 Island Lakes in July- Gear List
July 21, 10:38am
Re: Center Shelter Pole
The lightest option is two down branches lashed together as a bipod, supporting the mid externally from the center of the poles. Be careful none of the branches have sharps sticking out which will ...

In GEAR » Center Shelter Pole
July 20, 8:25am
Re: Trowel
>I can't imagine trying to dig 6 inches with a stick or a tent stake? Depends on your hiking locale's soil conditions. I hike in Eastern hardwood/softwood forest areas. In some areas,...

In Gear Lists » August JMT 2012 First-Timer
July 20, 8:20am
Re: Will this work?
Are you using a bivy or a double wall tent? Without those, I'd say the jacket will be needed just to keep the 30 degree quilt a 30 degree quilt due to drafts. :) Consider the insulation unde...

In GEAR » Will this work?
July 19, 11:14am
Re: August JMT 2012 First-Timer
Looks good. You don't have a map, compass, and knife listed. I'd try to avoid taking the trowel by using sticks or tent stakes to dig with if you can. I personally favor filters (Sawyer ...

In Gear Lists » August JMT 2012 First-Timer
July 19, 6:49am
Re: Re: evernew water containers...
No, I couldn't detect any leakage from the threads. There is a washer inside the Sawyer filter. I think it came with one, but there's a possibility that I put it there and forgot. The threa...

In GEAR » evernew water containers...
July 17, 10:43pm

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