Re: Base weight / Trip prep
I gave up my external frame pack a couple years ago. I still use it when it gets hot and sticky here in the Midwest because the space between my back and the...
Washburns 2009-02-25 10:06:43 #54137
Re: Drinking water at the corridor camps
I too have switched to using a SteriPEN Adventurer for backpacking.
The light weight (under 8 oz. including batteries) unit will destroy
99.9% of protozoa...
Brian Lane 2009-02-25 09:22:10 #54136
Re: Signs
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "revansringo" wrote:
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> I was wondering how well marked are the trails and the camp sites.
The main corridor...
Bessie Hyde 2009-02-25 07:50:51 #54135
Re: CGAS (Compulsive Gear Aquisition Syndrome) warning
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Holland" wrote:
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> I thought I should warn all of you that are afflicted with this dreaded
> condition. ...
Bessie Hyde 2009-02-25 07:41:21 #54134
Re: Luxury Items
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "astro9073444"
wrote:
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> What items do you take that aren't really necessary, but make your trip more...
Bessie Hyde 2009-02-25 07:36:31 #54133
Re: Luxury Items
My buddy and I always used to take a flask of Wild Turkey to enjoy in moderation in the evening after a days hiking. I suppose someone might say that is...
E. Allen Davis 2009-02-25 06:54:16 #54132
CGAS (Compulsive Gear Aquisition Syndrome) warning
I thought I should warn all of you that are afflicted with this dreaded
condition. I just received my 2009 Gear Guide edition from Backpacker.
When I saw it...
Bob Holland 2009-02-25 06:42:34 #54131
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