Re: non-linearity of effort with increased pack weight
performing near maximum output. Um, so maybe if I wasn't performing near max output (which I try to be while "working out") then the 5% weight increase...
johngeyles 2006-12-12 20:57:32 #43909

Re: almost-free air-core pads
I second John's rec - I went thru several pad types before settling on the 3/4 length (being 5' 9" has its advantages) BA Air Core and have slept wonderfully...
ffeagans 2006-12-12 20:44:11 #43908

Re: almost-free air-core pads
John......I also love my BIg Agnes REM air core. STP also has some insulated Insul Mat pads that are very similar to the Big Agnes and much cheaper. I also...
Adrian Jantzi 2006-12-12 19:04:36 #43907

Re: skywalk opening
A ways away from the canyon but the Red Cliff Chippewa Indian Reservation allows liquor stores on the reservation. 16.1.3 Any Tribal member or corporation...
Bob Washburn 2006-12-12 18:49:06 #43906

Re: non-linearity of effort with increased pack weight
You notice that affect also when you try to impress someone hiking up hill. If one just ups the pace 5-10% they are quickly out of gas. The difference...
Bob Marley 2006-12-12 18:47:08 #43905

Re: skywalk opening
driftersmith wrote: >dry reservations? you betcha! > >and here's another stupid question: > >Can you name an Indian reservation that is not dry? > >(I...
mweber 2006-12-12 18:24:54 #43904

Re: skywalk opening
Drifter, Casinos on some reservations DO serve liquor. Washington State, Connecticut, New York State (some Class III) . I am not much a gambler so I...
Dick Matthews 2006-12-12 17:05:14 #43903

non-linearity of effort with increased pack weight
Long-time readers of this forum have heard me talk about my stairs-with-pack workout which I started doing to get ready for trips and which I do regularly...
johngeyles 2006-12-12 17:04:36 #43902

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