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Re: I'll reiterate
"Again, if you're keeping it under 20lbs, you probably don't need a suspension system. You might need it and not know it, it's worth assessing for yourself. If you're under 20l...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 6:46pm
Re: 26-30lbs
It was said earlier but there's no expectation that it'll get read. We're including the JMT/PCT/AT/LT kind of weight, just because: A) If you don't include a few days' food a...

In GEAR » Pack Weight
March 16, 4:50pm
Winter moisture
Travis, The bellowing effect would remove some of the moisture that is trapped in the bag as vapor, in the layers between the inside and the dew point. This would theoretically be more effective ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Question on drying sleeping bags in winter
March 15, 6:27am
Not quite that extreme
I have completely shifted my food for short 2-3 day trips. The old me used to take a high fat diet that had the highest calories per ounce. The new me maxes out on carbs with protein for the end ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Minimal food
March 14, 5:57pm
Another Option
You don't need these expensive meals to have a dehydrated meal. You can easily make your own. Buy chicken and/or ground beef in #10 cans from mountain house or other companies and add it to a...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Pre-Made Meals 101 - Newbie
March 14, 2:08pm
Right track
Greg, IMHO a tarp bivy is the ideal combination for SoCal. It allows you to cowboy camp with the bivy which was great for wind protection. Your proposed plan (and Brian's) is identical to wh...

In GEAR » Shelter recommendation for PCT south end...
March 14, 6:37am
A cure
Once I thru hiked I stopped buying gear other than replacement items, worn out, and a couple of specialized winter items. I have a setup tat works, it's about hiking and the outdoors not geari...

In Philosophy & Technique » I think I have a gear problem
March 13, 5:19pm
Building on Dirks Comments
In addition to the cost comments..... How can anyone even comment on a best pack without knowing what you are carrying, your resupply and water strategy etc? one post claims that the pack needs to...

In GEAR » which pack would you recommend for PCT through hike?
March 11, 7:37am
My two cents
I believe even using micro spikes with trail runners is marginal. I had the exact same issue with toe end that you talked about. I think this is a case of the proper tool for the job. At best yo...

In GEAR » Traction devices for minimalist shoes?
March 06, 8:30am
A big change
I pretty much locked into my gear two years ago so I only replace items when they wear out. (I but a lot of shoes). I did buy a few items for more serious winter camping but now purchased it will f...

In Philosophy & Technique » What are your guidelines for buying gear?
March 05, 2:57pm

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