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Steven McAllister (brooklynkayak) - BPL Lifetime Member
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barefoot sisters The Barefoot Sisters books are great examples of the advantages and disadvantaes of doing a thru-hike barefoot. I read them a long time ago, so I don't remember all of the details. I bel... |
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Long Trai in VT this weekend... bug netting or permethrin? I think you'll be fine when the temps are in the 40's or even the 50's. I do remember a few times, in various places where there was snow on the ground and the biting flies were swar... |
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Long Trai in VT this weekend... bug netting or permethrin? Hi Bryce, This is the worst time of year for bugs in Vermont. Remember how bad you got bit up in Harrman? It can be much worse on the Long Trail, but no worse than the ADK. I never had much s... |
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Barefoot hikers? I grew up wearing shoes only at school. I could and would walk on anything back then, broken glass, thorns, cactus,... Not anymore after having to work a job that requires shoes:-) |
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Barefoot hikers? I think a lot of people hike from time to time barefoot. It depends what condition your feet are in. People do thru-hikes barefoot. Remember the Barefoot Sisters yo-yo'd the AT barefoot. ... |
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Re: Re: Ultralight AM/FM radios Re: Kaito KA-200, Analog tuning can be better for tuning remote/week stations. I think this is why my other radios do so poorly in the mountains. I don't have an accurate scale with me. I... |
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Ultralight AM/FM radios I recently took the Kaito KA-200 radio on a trip and was very impressed with the reception. It was picking up stations that my Bose car stereo couldn't reach in the same area. Far better than ... |
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Mesh/Net Yes, I have seen it called mosquito net and available at some outdoor supplies. It is heavier. Also, I find the the little zippers(#1 size I think?) that often get used on noseeum nets are too f... |
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Lightest truly low-odor synthetic tee for summer heat Like Nick, I find the Rail Riders shirts(mine an eco-mesh) to be less stinky than any other synthetic shirts I own. That may be because of the loose fit and highly ventilated design? |
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Pack for JMT It depend on the gear you carry. I have carried a BV 450 in a ULA Conduit(CDT)and was just fine for ten days, but I tend to carry compact gear. Either way, the JMT is no different than other ... |
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GoLite Hut 1 I have the Hut 1. Recently had to pitch it on a flat exposed rock in 40+ MPH winds. Used heavy rocks instead of stakes. Pitched it tight to the ground. No problems. Because of the tight pitch, it... |
