Re: Filters & Stoves
Best lightweight water filter is none. :o) Some GC hikers do use one, but are minority. Best current stove technology is JetBoil, but typical unit setup is...
Doug Nering 2008-02-21 12:26:23 #49644

Filters & Stoves
I am planning a late March 5 day backpack. I'm looking for suggestions on lightweight stoves and water filters. Thanks
Jim Berryman-Shafer 2008-02-21 11:42:01 #49643

Re: Phantom Canyon advice
Reid, Also, a great trek is to see where the spring water pours out of the wall in Haunted Canyon---March is a great time to see a lot of water coming out. ...
Tracey W 2008-02-21 10:17:25 #49642

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
Here is my two cents worth. I've been up and down those trails a lot, and the answer to what kind of boot to wear is not simple. Conventional wisdom is a...
pkbinder 2008-02-21 09:22:48 #49641

Re: Got the "you're gonna die" letter for our June hike
If I was at the BCO desk doing a permit for a solo hiker going to Trinity, I would ask Chris (or anyone else) for a hiker info sheet. On Feb 20, 2008, at...
Doug Nering 2008-02-21 09:18:42 #49640

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
I've worn low cut trail shoes on two rim-to-rims with no problem. I decided to trade in weight for the comfort. I also used trekking poles which, I would...
Mark Ferguson 2008-02-21 09:06:52 #49639

Re: source for dried powdered eggs
http://www.waltonfeed.com/ In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, Reid Priedhorsky wrote: > > Folks, > > Some years back REI used to sell bags of dried...
MaryPhyl 2008-02-21 08:51:24 #49638

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
Although I like trail runners for most hikes, my preference for the Canyon is a low hiker -- Merrell Chameleon low; nylon liner, wool blend hiking sock and...
Kam Pebler 2008-02-21 08:50:11 #49637

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