Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
That was exactly my son's and my hike last year and a friend talked me out of boots and into low cuts plus poles. After it was all said and done I felt that...
Holt Andrews 2008-02-21 19:42:35 #49655

Re: low trail hiker shoes vs above ankle hikers?
another great toe protection is the toe caps that ballet dancers use to protect their toes in pointe shoes. great foam caps that go over the entire front of...
ruthglenn 2008-02-21 19:41:48 #49654

Re: Got the "you're gonna die" letter for our June hike
I have to believe that was totally random or the ranger didn't want you to know they were the one making that call. PB -----Original Message----- From:...
Peter Borremans 2008-02-21 17:17:58 #49653

Re: Filters & Stoves
For what it's worth, I find the MSR Whisperlite stove to be the best for backcountry use. Perhaps a bit old school, but I like it's reliability and...
Lawrence Antonelli 2008-02-21 16:20:31 #49652

Re: Filters & Stoves
I agree with Richard on both AquaMira and the Pocket Rocket. I've got something similar to a Pocket Rocket that also has a piezo lighter. I think they're...
Bob Bordasch 2008-02-21 15:10:06 #49651

Re: Filters & Stoves
Hey, keep that butane lighter in your kit for emergency and reserve... On Feb 21, 2008, at 14:34, richard2425848 wrote: > Jim - For a day hike only, I...
Doug Nering 2008-02-21 15:04:36 #49650

Re: Filters & Stoves
Jim - For a day hike only, I second the Aqua Mira solution. It's weight and volume are miniscule. I just switched from an MSR Pocket Rocket propane stove...
richard2425848 2008-02-21 14:34:14 #49649

Re: Got the "you're gonna die" letter for our June hike
The computer also flags some for the letter. I've been standing at the counter and the ranger entered in the itinerary, turned around and said " The computer...
Washburns 2008-02-21 14:27:18 #49648

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