Re: load carriage in military operations
Now that you mention it, I have hiked out of the Canyon in Chacos twice as
well. But only carrying some stuff from a River trip, never with a full pack.
And...
John 2011-05-13 19:33:29 #65679
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maybe not a joke, but I suggest no one click the link.
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gfowler_46 2011-05-13 17:44:54 #65678
Re: load carriage in military operations
John wrote:
"I am thinking of switching to Chacos. My great toes hurt in my Sundowners,
but feel fine in the Chacos (THE most comfortable footwear I'VE ever...
Becky Ryder 2011-05-13 16:08:42 #65676
Re: load carriage in military operations
I am thinking of switching to Chacos. My great toes hurt in my Sundowners,
but feel fine in the Chacos (THE most comfortable footwear I'VE ever worn).
I...
John 2011-05-13 12:07:34 #65675
Re: load carriage in military operations
I have been a believer in this for a while. As I have lightened my boots, and gone with non-traditional backpacking footwear, I have had more energy, been...
JoshC 2011-05-13 10:47:56 #65674
Re: load carriage in military operations
Another interesting quote is:
Loads carried on the feet result in an energy cost five to seven times higher than an equivalent load carried on the upper...
John 2011-05-13 09:26:29 #65673
Re: North Rim facilities?
   There is a general store on the North Rim, but it is not nearly as big as the one on the South Rim. They do cater to campers, so I assume they...
Marsha Kesselring 2011-05-13 07:22:44 #65672
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