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Re: how often do you backpack
"Bottom line; people plan all year and spend 1k+ on travel to do what I do on an average three-day weekend." Yep, I was one of those people too. My wife and I honeymooned in Whitefish ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How often do you hike or backpack?
January 23, 7:29pm
Re: Re: weight mis match
Great review! For $300, I expect the actual weight to be much closer to stated. Hard to believe this was an oversight by Westcomb. Ryan

In Editor's Roundtable » Westcomb Focus LT Hoody Review
January 23, 7:01pm
Re: Re: Made in America
Great news Judy! Best of luck to your new venture. Ryan

In GEAR » Feathered Friends light-weight jackets are no longer made in USA!
January 22, 4:41pm
Re: Packs
Agree with Dan. The Ohm compression system and side pockets are the best in the business IMO. I love the rear pocket also. The achilles heel of the Ohm was always the hipbelt so at least the 2.0 so...

In GEAR » Need help deciding between ULA 2.0 vs MLD Exodus FS
January 21, 11:16am
Re: grips
Konrad, That kork-o-lon pistol grip you found is the same one I was looking at. I feel pretty confident you could buy two of those, drill them out to .50", and then glue them on a standard ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
January 20, 1:36pm
Re: Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
Curt, I run my poles at 130cm also, so the 46" were a little too short. Google "golf shaft extensions" or go to the link below for an idea of what they are. I would have rather us...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
January 20, 10:03am
Re: Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
Curt - I will probably paint them just because I don't care for the golf graphics that are on there now. They go from black at the top to maroon at the bottom and also have the maker's logo...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
January 20, 8:27am
Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
I've been meaning to make these for a while now just hadn't quite got around to it. Used stiff 46" golf shafts from Dallas Golf with a .350" tip. I like having a normal molded gri...

In Make Your Own Gear » Another MYOG Trek Pole thread - 3.3oz per
January 19, 3:55pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: "Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?"
Tony, That's a pretty good article. It seems Mr. Howard had a less bumpy road to passing his legislation than a president here would have. Having the will of the people could allow similar b...

In Chaff » Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind?
January 17, 11:35am
Re: Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
Erin, I think cutting a long/wide pad would be your best bet. You could have two 36"x25" pads or differing lengths since the 4 yr old is taller than the 2 yr old. A lot of folks have c...

In GEAR » Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
January 16, 6:23pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Smith

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ULA Ohm
I've had an Ohm for about a year now and have taken it on a few trips. It's very comfortable provided that you keep it in the weight range it's designed for. When carrying 20-25 lbs it car...

In Backpacks - Frameless
September 10, 5:36pm