Re: gear ruminations
wearing Five-Ten Savants. They are low top hiking shoes that are > light weight and shed water quickly. Especially good for climbing or > for places like...
johngeyles 2008-05-21 22:01:34 #50869

Re: gear ruminations
Very similar to the Big Agnes REM AirCore I've been touting, but the BA seems a little better made IMHO. I worry about the durability too, but have been fine...
johngeyles 2008-05-21 21:53:50 #50868

Re: gear ruminations
Rich, the hammock sounds great. Could you describe your rigging method especially when there are no trees: Or maybe you would consider posting a picture of...
david 2008-05-21 21:45:39 #50867

Re: gear ruminations
Big Agnes REM Air-Core pad. Makes ThermaRest obsolete, IMHO. I forgot, when relating GF's enthusiasm for her Big Agnes bag, it also has a pouch at the head...
johngeyles 2008-05-21 21:42:47 #50866

Re: gear ruminations
2 1/2 inches and only 17 ounces of pure sleeping bliss. http://www.pacoutdoor.com/2008/index.cfm? action=product&productID=134&groupID=23&familyID=1 I'll...
paigefalk69 2008-05-21 18:16:52 #50865

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Don Lundman 2008-05-21 17:35:58 #50864

Re: gear ruminations
I almost always use a hammock in the canyon rather than sleep on the ground. I can rig it most anywhere, even when there are no trees, by using various...
rich_rudow 2008-05-21 16:47:33 #50863

Re: gear ruminations
John, I'm in the gear-head club too (although a mere minion compared to Dick :) ). For the last year or so I've done all canyon hikes wearing Five-Ten...
rich_rudow 2008-05-21 16:30:31 #50862

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