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Re: Minimi are like slippers Have you visited toesalad.com and perused the directory? Click on the Directory tab. |
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revised SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter Revised SUL Gear List For East USA In Summer NC/TN/VA Mountains - Chance Of Thunderstorms Pack - Shelter - Sleeping 6.5 Zpacks Z1 5.7 GG Torso and 1/8 8.9 MLD Pro ponch... |
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Re: re: SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter Thanks for the suggestions. One of my goals is to not buy anything based purely on weight. I do not have a Stealth 18oz quilt, but do have a No Sniveller 20oz. The 2Thirds + Cocoon is 20.1 oz. ... |
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Re: Re: SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter SUL Gear List For East USA In Summer NC/TN/VA Mountains - Chance Of Thunderstorms updated in later post |
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SUL - HOT EAST 2 Nighter Suggestions please. Only thing I did not like was my pad was cut too small. I do not want to buy anything for this trip coming up. I plan to do 20 mile days. I will be in hot, humid climate with ch... |
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Re: Re: Re: dog fetcheth Hence the expression: a dog with a sheet eatin' grin :@) Glad to see the SUL thread. I'm going for it on my next backpacking trip. I've been at 5 lb. Maybe with the help of this n... |
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Re: Re: Re: SUL Pack : ) |
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Re: watching for rocks constantly >> because I don't want to be watching for rocks constantly Then you don't need minimalist shoes. Keep in mind, they are more like going barefooted than traditional shoes with the ... |
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Re: Re: Yosemite - 6 Nights (Late August/Early Sepember) There is at least one good thing about Yosemite, the furniture! |
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Re: "Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking" Follow up: Vibram FiveFinger Treks VFF (since April) Merrill Trail Gloves TG (since June) Started off walking with the VFF up to about two hours. Then after a few weeks, started running litt... |
All Reader Reviews by George Matthews
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Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Pant Size L (my scale 4.1 oz) I'm 5'11" and 185 lb Very comfortable fit for me. Snaps on pant bottom (two settings gives flexibility) The p... |
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Rocky Rocky GTX Socks I use trailrunners (Inov8 Terrocs) and bought the Rocky GTX socks for cold, really messy weather. I gave them a few good tests this fall. I wore them over Smartwool socks (medium thickness). Fortun... |
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White Box Alcohol Stove Got one in July for when I want to use alcohol stove for 2 - 3 hikers. Bought the combo from BPL Shop. T... |
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Trail Designs Caldera Stove Really nice system. All you need is the Mug. I usually boil 1.5 cups of water using about 3/4 oz (12 drams) or a bit less of denatured alcohol depending on the water's coldness. A secondary ben... |
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Mountain Laurel Designs MLD 2Thirds XP Quilt Per MLD: Shell Fabric: Momentum Mini Ripstop (Aegean Blue) Lining Fabric: Momentum Taffeta (Black) Insulation: ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd 8.9 oz ClimaShield XP 2.5oz/sq/yd Top Width 43”, ... |
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Frogg Toggs Rain Suit I know these have been around for a while, but I was itching to get something with the Print-Issue-RIP coupon. I tried them during a good rain on a cool day. They are comfy and kept me dry. Howe... |
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Backpacking Light Merino UL Pants The pants are light and comfortable. I like to wear them under running shorts. I plan to integrate them into my clothing system for cool through cold weather. They were also nice under Precip pants... |
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FireLite Trapper's Mug FireLite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug Trapper's Mug Absolute simplicity! ... |
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BPL Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The Backpacking Light Beartooth Merino Wool Hoody The need for a single, functional, highly versatile garment that minimized layering changes during the Arctic 1000 expedition inspired Ryan Jordan ... |
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Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak OrangeBlast I picked up a box of Liqumins Electrolyte Stamina Power Pak (Orange Blast) at Vitamin Shoppe. The product claims: "feel the difference or your money back". I thought, why not try it. Typi... |
