Re: Poncho
TYVEK is also very good shade. It gets very hot under silnylon tarps
and ponchos.
Not long enough to cover a pack,...
Dick Matthews 2010-02-15 07:04:51 #59952
Re: Hikes to do from the river
Marsha -
I certainly don't mind at all. Time flies in the Grand Canyon, it is easy to waste it. Especially sleeping through, rather than watching,...
driftersmith 2010-02-15 06:21:10 #59951
Re: Pack weight poll/query
Its a cliche but pounds are made of ounces. To reduce pack weight the first
thing to do is purchase a set of luggage scales (accurate to a couple of
ounces)....
todd obrien 2010-02-15 06:11:17 #59950
Re: Poncho
You might check with your local contractor or as you pass a construction site as they may just give you their scrap pieces...
Mike
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Mike Mosack 2010-02-15 01:20:08 #59949
Re: Rock Cairns and survey tape--they are nothing more than litter!
Hi Rich.
Great stories! I was reminded of a hike where I really could have used some cairns. A buddy and I were doing a hike from Shiva Expedition Road...
DennisF 2010-02-15 01:08:05 #59948
Re: Poncho
Will Lowe's or Home Depot sell less than an entire roll ?
If not, there are internet sources that will sell by the foot.
Another tip: run it through a...
John 2010-02-15 00:36:14 #59947
Re: Hikes to do from the river
Really great post, Drifter. Do you mind if I forward it to my trip mailing list? I think we have a good group for getting up and motivated, but your...
Marsha Kesselring 2010-02-14 23:34:47 #59946
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