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storage? How do you guys like to store your gear in your pack. I am still very new and quite used to having tons of pockets on my heavy pack to organize evrything. I am curious about clothing (lightweight s... |
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pictures I am looking forward to seeing those pictures. I got an email saying that mine shipped today. |
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Re: MEC Spandex Shorts Thanks, They seem almost identicle and much cheeper. Are the multiple seams awkward? I also plan on using them to reduce thigh chaffing, do you think that they are long enough? I really like the pr... |
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Re: Re: Re: Epic Thanks, you pretty much answered my question. I was just wondering if it ever leaked or if it always had bad condensation. Also do bivies need to be seam sealed? |
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GoLite Spandex Shorts Does anyone own the GoLite Spandex shorts? Do they fit well? Are they breathably enough for warm conditions? do you like them? Thanks |
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Go Lite Spandex shorts Thank you everyone. I am certainly debating the clothing issue a lot. If conditions got really bad, It would be nice to have some warmer clothes. Does anyone own the Go Lite Spandex shorts? They se... |
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newbie 2006 opned my eyes to the pain of heavyweight backpacking. I did 100 miles in 8 days (a feat for me at the time) on mountainous terrain with a 50lb pack. I was sore the entire trip. Afterward I pld... |
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my two cents Tom, I am very much like you, I am new to ultralight backpacking too. I am also in your general neighborhood, I do most of my hiking in the southern appalachian area. With my research, I decided to... |
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Re: Epic I have a question for James What did you like best about EPIC and did ever encounter any problems with it and why? Thanks |
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Questions regarding all layers of clothing for the AT in may/June I will certainly start looking for those spandex briefs, thanks. I like the Liphe becase it is tight, and it doesn't fall of my haed in the night like other beanie-style hats do. It isn't a... |
All Reader Reviews by Stephen Nelson
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Inov8 Flyroc 310 These are designed as trail running shoes, which makes them perfect for lightweight backpacking. They have lots of heel cushion, excellent grip, good fit for me, and are light. Mine are a size 13 and ... |
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Jacks R Better Fast and very helpful I had a lot of questions when ordering from Jacks R Better. They promptly answered 2 emails and I called them. Jack himself answered the phone and descibed everything very clearly. I placed my order a... |
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Jacks R Better Stealth Disclaimer:this is merely first impresions, as I have yet to test this quilt in the field yet. I find the quality of this quilt to be great. It is very well designed. I own the long size and it is ... |
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Gorillapod SLR an amazingly useful and sturdy tripod for even heavy SLR cameras. It is light (5.8 oz) and very durable. I love it |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso If weight comes before longevity, this may be the one for you. It is a good length for me (6 feet) if I place it from my shoulder to my lower back. It durability is definitley limited. |
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Photon Freedom Micro (White) This is the best light I have used. It is small, light (.4 oz), and more useful than a headlamp. Its handly clip attaches to any hat brim or shirt. It also has some amazing microprocessor features whi... |
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McNett AquaMira Water Treatment This si the lightest and best water treatment I have used yet. It is easy(no pumping), fast (add it and go, but you still have to wait 30 min. to consume), but a little on the expensive side. Over tim... |
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MSR Whisperlite regular My rating is $ sensitive here. It really depends on what you are looking for. What I like best about it is is high fuel efficiency and ability to cook for a large number of people (I have done 4). The... |
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North Face Beeline 900 it is one of the lightest full covering mummies available. It is very soft, light, and compressable. I like its weight a lot too, just 20.5 oz for a large size. It is a great sleeping bag. |
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Evernew .9 Liter pot Very good pot, with some minor imperfections. I like that it is light and durable. but the handle insulator tend to burn up if you don't watch them and the lid is rather heavy. other than that it ... |
