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All Forum Posts by Tony Wong

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Re: Bay Area GGG 4.5 - Parking Spots
Ken, Reading through the thread, you mention that there is a tag or permit that needs to be left on the windshield of the car for overnight parking. Do we get that from the vistor's cente...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bay Area GGG 4.5 this fall?
October 17, 3:52pm

Re: Tarptent Rainshadow 2?
Robert, This is the tent that I use for my family of three....we have a 9 yr old. I have not used mine alot, but the Rainshadow 2 is esstentially a larger version of the Squall 2. Condensa...

In GEAR » Tarptent Rainshadow 2?
October 15, 5:22pm

Re: 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0- Taking the Family
Ken, There will be three of us....including my 9 yr old daughter- the evil little monkey. :) If it rains, then it will only be me...but hey, I got them to agree to come to see all of you misc...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
October 14, 11:37pm

Re: Anaconda-Pintler & Sony RX100
Ryan, Wow....thanks for sharing your photos and journey with us about your side of the world. Question for you regarding your camera: How do you like the compact Sony RX100 vs. the Sony NE...

In Editor's Roundtable » Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness: Photo Essay
October 10, 1:59pm

Re: Icy feet
Jennifer, Rather than using bread bags....use UPS shipping bags, which are free and very strong. I have hiked in them for miles and miles without tearing them. You just have to cut them do...

In GEAR » Icy feet
October 10, 12:36pm

Re: 3 Day Pack recmmendations
Daniel, I would look at the Mountain Laurel Design Packs. http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/index.php?cPath=25 Price wise, they are similar, so you have to decide if you want to bu...

In GEAR » 3 Day Pack recmmendations
October 09, 2:27pm

Re: Who would you invite?
Quilt Makers: Katabatic, Jacks R Better, Tim Marshall, and others..... Any of the wood burning stove manufactures: Bushbuddy (unlikely to show up), Robert Kelly of QiWiz Stoves. Joe from Zpac...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Who would you invite?
October 08, 3:40pm

Re: 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
Please count me in and I will be able to contribute money to help with your cost of setting things up....supplies you purchased to make things run smoothly. Once you have setup the paypal accoun...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » 5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0
October 05, 12:50pm

Re: SF Bay Area 3 Day 2 Night in November?
Justin, What about doing the Mt. Diablo trail? Recently completed...think it was 30 miles or so. You would start from Marsh Creek Rd out by Clayton and then hike to the Walnut Creek side o...

In Pre-Trip Planning » SF Bay Area 3 Day 2 Night in November?
October 03, 7:04pm

Re: Bay Area GGG 5.0
Or was Cameron referring to if there would be alcohol there, given that there are children present? My thoughts are that alcohol is fine....we are adults and nothing in excess. Last thing I w...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bay Area GGG 5.0
October 03, 5:47pm

All Reader Reviews by Tony Wong

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Platypus Hoser 1.8 Liter Reservoir
For those of us who enjoy the convenience of of having a sip of water on demand, this is an easy way to save some weight with few negatives. The only negatives for me is the bite valve that comes w...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
June 29, 6:09pm

Marmot Helium (long)
I have the 2007 Model of the Marmot Helium EQ, which differs from the regular Helium in two ways. It has a full length zipper and the shell is waterproof. Weight is listed as 2 lbs 2 oz vs. 1 lb...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
June 29, 5:29pm

Sunday Afternoon Adventure hat
How can I count the ways that I love this hat? I have been using this hat for 7 years from completely re-landscaping my yard for 2.5 yrs as well as for backpacking trips. I love that it provides...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
June 29, 5:12pm

Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip (eVent Top)
Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy Side Zip with eVent top, Silnylon 2.0 bottom, built in hoop wire, regular size, but in the wide option, which allows for a sleeping pad thicker than 1". Weig...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
June 01, 10:39pm

Sawyer In-Line Filter
Pros: Light Weight, Field Cleanable by backwashing, No Chemicals, No Pumping Cons: Setup time longer than traditional filter. Speed of filtration can vary based on conditions. Like traditional filt...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
February 07, 11:20pm