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Charles G. (Rincon) - BPL Premium Member
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How long do you hold on to extra gear you don't really use?" I like to think that I only hold on to stuff for about a year. In fact, it varies according to the item (large or small) it's condition and my state of sentimental attachment to the item. As ... |
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Waterproof AND Mosquito proof layer? Any poly coated nylon or silnylon fabric is going to be both mosquito and water proof. Of course a garment made of either is going to sweat up when a more breathable garment wouldn't. |
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Pack for JMT I'm doing the JMT in late August/early September this year. I'll be using an Elemental Horizons Kalais pack. I got the pack about two months ago and have used it for five trips so far, la... |
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Bear canister in Golite jam 70L I have one of the earlier Jam2's, circa 2008; they only came in one size then. I can fit a BV-500 in the bottom of this pack horizontally. Granted, it is a snug fit but it is a fit. Unless t... |
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Winter camping. "Because some of us have spent years in extremely cold places, and we have no desire to find ourselves once again in snow. It brings no joy" Plus 1 on that. I spent six months as a me... |
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FS Garmin Etrex 20 GPS Nearly new Garmin Etrex 20 GPS with 16 GB micro SD chip installed, new rechargable batteries and USB cable. Currently has Arizona topo map set installed in addition to the USA base map. $150 plus... |
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What's so great about the JMT? >>You know the ones: What tent should I use on the JMT Which is the best stove for the JMT What sleeping bag do people bring on the JMT What brand of sniffing glue is recommended for the ... |
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What's so great about the JMT? Jim, your experience in 2008 pretty much parallels mine. The only places I felt the presence of crowds was at Happy Isles, Tuolumne Meadows, Red's Meadow and Whitney Portal. BTW, did you get ... |
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What's so great about the JMT? You forgot to mention the hordes of Mosquitos, many of which carry diseases such as meningitis. Also, the bears along the JMT are smarter, and hungrier, than the average human. Oh, I forgot to m... |
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"rain kilt = winner!" I believe that the garbage bag kilt was first mentioned by Colin Fletcher about 1975. He caller it "Colin's kilt" when he described it in one of the editions of his book "The Co... |
All Reader Reviews by Charles G.
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Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars Design: Semi-free-standing Sleeps: 1 Ease of Setup: Moderately easy Weight: 2 lb, 3 oz Price Paid: $240 I bought the Big Agnes Fly Creek to replace a Tarptent Contra... |
