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lots of shapes and sizes for "tarps" Here is a site with lots of pictures and options for a variety of traps. Look, too, at their description of a bivy.: http://www.owareusa.com/index.html What you have would be called a "... |
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fixed pole example Two fixed poles support the MLD TrailStar: |
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fixed length poles for shelters Yes. I used a fixed pole, 120cm, 47", with the Wild Oasis which I have used both on the JMT and AT. Great shelter. I have used the same length pole with other shelters, too. When a shorte... |
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4/3 Forum http://www.fourthirds-user.com/forum/index.php |
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Kamik Check out winter boots by Kamik and also Baffin Boots (Outback) that are reviewed here: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/baffin_outback_boot_spotlite_review.html Other... |
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thoughts on SHR I have only done a section north of Tuolumne. Roper and others say compass and GPS, not necessary which is true, but I carried and used both. For example, your GPS will show you just where you ar... |
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Tuolumne to the Valley via Vogelsang Pass and Merced Lake In the Canyon, once you leave Glen Aulin ,campsites are limited. There is one by the bridge, one just below Muir Gorge Falls, others near the Junction of the Rogers Canyon Trail. But, If you had... |
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guyline over the top One could also run a long guyline betweeen two trees, have it run over the the top and tie out the hood to it in the middle. This is a way to get various heights for your tarp. The lower it is hu... |
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yes to your gear link It works. Even the yellow. Your gear list looks a lot like mine! Your pad might slip around in your hammock unless the hammock has a layer underneath. Nevertheless, having a pad works well ... |
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AT in March Mid-March is a good time to start. Here is where your weather might be the coldest: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/snow.htm I would definitely carry WP/B pants like Marmot Pre-cip or ... |
All Reader Reviews by Frank Deland
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Gossamer Gear Ditto. When something is not in stock when you first look, just put your name on the -e-mail-when in stock list and they will let you know. They quickly and without questions replaced items that... |
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Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad Very comfortable and a pillow not needed. But, you are not supposed to blow this up by mouth because moisture will get into the fill. So, there is a blow-up bag arrangement that does work, but it is ... |
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GoLite Ultralite poncho/tarp This Golite gear is made of a rugged silnylon. It has snaps to help shorten its length when worn as a poncho. It is useful to run a guide line over the top of it between the supporting poles to help... |
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Ray-Way 3-person tarp and net tent Att: Mrs. EW! You do not need all that extra weight of overhead netting, plus you will have even more room under your tarp without it. Just add several inches of netting along the side edges, and ma... |
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Superfeet Performance Green I do not think superfeet are supposed to prevent blisters, unless because they help correct the fit, they, by chance, correct an area that might otherwise chaffe your skin. Also, cut off about 1/8 in... |
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Bushbuddy "Ultra" (BPL/Ryan Jordan/Arctic 1000 Version) Wood Stove Note BD's final picture: the handles of the pot are directly over the opening that allows wood or fuel to be added to the stove when it is burning and the pot is ontop. When adding wood, I found ... |
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Montrail Vitesse On my first pair, the coating wore off the toe top. The grey just pealed off leaving a white fabric. Also, the rubber on the front side separated from the side of the shoe. I repaired it with Shoe ... |
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Merrell Mesa Ventilator II Cross-Training Shoes Ditto. I am about to head to the REI nearest me where they are on sale for $57 (Jan. 5) It will be my second pair having switched over from the Montrial Vitesse (see above). I had avoided this shoe ... |
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Littlbug Wood Burning Stove Littlbug Junior First, to find the website note that Little Bug is spelled with no "e". The efficiency of this stove amazed me. I have tried homemade versions of woodburners with little success, so I was ... |
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Gossamer Gear Lightrek Plus Poles Same as Phil Barton above. The tip broke off on the first day. I returned the pole, it was repaired at no cost and a spare basket and extra tip was also included. I had lost a basket as well as the... |
