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Re: "The "I don't get it" thread"
hmm.. i find cotton to be pretty damn abrasive when it's sweaty/wet. when i was younger and wore cotton tshirt i'd always have chaffed up shoulders and hips from my straps. now it's ...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 11, 7:50pm

Re: Appalachian Trail SOBO Thru Hike
I agree with the wood stove.. some areas are not allowed to have fires.. ie wilderness areas of NH, all of Connecticut.. also do you want to be outside of the shelter using a wood stove in the ra...

In Gear Lists » Appalachian Trail SOBO Thru Hike
March 11, 5:21pm

Re: Questions for those who have imported gear from the UK to the US
I get bike stuff from Probikekit in UK all the time. the only thing i get sometimes is a currency conversion charge for my credit card which is like 2 bucks. You should make sure that they aren...

In GEAR » Questions for those who have imported gear from the UK to the US
March 11, 10:03am

Re: Re: Cameras
Plus it is nice to share your experience with others who did not go. or to look back and remember and relive it again. With experience you can start being selective with what you shoot. There ar...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 9:28pm

Re: Toothpaste..
Don't bathe in the woods or need to wash dishes so might as well use real toothpaste.

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 5:30pm

Re: RE: skin out weight
lol why should there be a standard days, water etc? baseweight works well to compare because it is simple and universal. your baseweight is the same regardless of trip length, food preferenc...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 3:40pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: The "I don't get it" thread
12oz bottle of HEET is $5 on Amazon.. 12 boils 4oz canister of isobutane is $4.5-5.50 and is 15+ boils. never leaks, never spills, boils 1.5c of water in 3 minutes. I don't do overnigh...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 3:22pm

Re: Re: The "I don't get it" thread
Alcohol stoves... slow, finicky, potentially messy... on paper the advantages can be nice but in practice i found mine annoying in the wind and slow even in good conditions. give me my Optimus...

In Philosophy & Technique » The "I don't get it" thread
March 10, 3:01pm

Re: Kids' Meals
normal dry cereal in ziplocks with presmeasured powdered milk/nido peanut butter or Nutella on Sandwich Thins, cheese/pepperoni, fig newtons, pringles, pb filled prezels, trail mix, nutty bars...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ultralight meals for Kids
March 07, 10:29am

Re: Re: Re: Re: TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
knitting needles have been allowed for a very long time.. and you should not piss off a knitter ;) But they are generous people and would probably lend you a needle to fight someone with a tiny k...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » TSA to allow pocketknives, some sports equipment
March 06, 12:49pm

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