Re: Equipment List/pole use
I concur w/ Chris- I had never used poles until my first hike in GC. Now, I never hike w/out them; unless I lend them out on a visitor assist. They save...
jagchiker 2009-02-19 22:18:02 #54087

Vasque Sundowners (was Re: Equipment List)
-Bob and others who love their 'broken in" boots- If the uppers are in good shape and you want to resole those old friends; try Dave Page, Cobbler; in...
jagchiker 2009-02-19 22:01:33 #54086

Hiking Poles
Poles; like shoes/boots are a personal choice for comfort. I have used Leki Super Makalus for 8 years in GC; averaging over 900 miles a year "below the rim"...
jagchiker 2009-02-19 21:44:08 #54085

Vasque Sundowners (was Re: Equipment List)
I used Sundowners for off trail hiking for 10 years. Wore out 2 pairs, and loved every step in them. Last year I switched to the Vasque Breeze and found...
ffeagans 2009-02-19 20:36:22 #54084

Re: Tarptent SubLite (tyvek version)
I like my new Sublite very much. It's just large enough, well ventilated, just over a pound, easy to set up with 4 stakes (and 2 hiking poles), and made of a...
o123david 2009-02-19 15:10:13 #54083

Re: Equipment List
Bill, I respectfully disagree with the advice *not* to take hiking poles overnight if you haven't tried them before. Of course, one should test any new...
chris.forsyth 2009-02-19 14:22:23 #54082

Re: Equipment List
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, missfit_canada wrote: > My questions are: > 1. Any suggestions on brands of hiking boots you have had success...
billferris2003 2009-02-19 13:41:54 #54081

Re: Equipment List
Dave, Â It is my understanding that you cannot carry poles in your carry-on even if they do telescope. Has there been a policy change? --- On Thu,...
Normhikes 2009-02-19 13:27:40 #54080

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