Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
Dick, Our Fossil loop trip in April was ten days and I was able to get everything inside a Jam 2 pack except I had to carry one bladder outside the pack...
bobhostetler 2009-01-13 16:04:05 #53678

Re: hip surgery (OT)
Elaine-- I got a new hip in April 2008. Although it was rushing it, I was able to make it up to Mt. Whitney in August. The surgery leg takes a long time to...
herbstroh 2009-01-13 13:49:06 #53677

Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
Dick, you're a wealth of lightweight backpacking info! I thought my Golite wind jacket was light at 5.5 oz. The hiking poles are only 2 inches too short...
rich_rudow 2009-01-13 12:29:26 #53676

Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
May I suggest checking out this other yahoo group .... BackpackingLight at yahoogroups.com. All they talk about is lightening the pack and the results of...
Ken 2009-01-13 12:16:29 #53675

Grand Canyon National Park Job Listings 2009 01 13
The public (U.S. Citizen) may apply. Whitewater Boat Operator, Biological Science Technician, Visitor Use Assistant, Utility Systems Repairer, Park Ranger,...
shioshya 2009-01-13 12:10:28 #53674

Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
Gary, I have actually never liked the straps on my hiking poles. They reduce my flexibility, especially when climbing is required. So I remove the straps...
rich_rudow 2009-01-13 11:28:47 #53673

Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
Rich, I have a pair of Titanium Goat Poles. They are too short for the Sublite and I prefer poles that collapse shorter than 30". I have a nordic ski...
Dick Matthews 2009-01-13 08:18:35 #53672

Re: Big Three....Make and Weight?
How much does the straps add to the weight? Thats like people I know who cut half thier toothbrush handle off to save a 1/4 oz. Saving weight is a good...
Clayton Palmer 2009-01-13 05:49:28 #53671

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