Re: Flying with packs/gear
Best bet for checking a back pack is a duffle bag. Protects the bag and keeps the straps and zippers from getting...
Washburns 2010-03-06 21:41:13 #60394

Re: 4wd SUV Rental in Las Vegas
Last time I rented one, Enterprise had them. Unfortunately they have both 2 wd and 4 wd and their system doesn't even tell them which is which. A couple...
Washburns 2010-02-28 07:51:15 #60229

Re: Alcohol Stoves and Pack Weight
The advantage of alcohol is that the stove is much simpler. Due to the volatile nature of white gas the stoves are rather complicated and as a result heavy...
Washburns 2010-02-18 19:34:37 #60010

Geocities Closing
Those that have trip sites up on Geocities may be surprised to learn that they are shutting down on October 26. If you don't move or download your site it...
Washburns 2009-10-13 17:25:18 #57980

Re: water at the monument
I've always gone upstream at Monument to find water. Usually no more than 200 yards. I don't know of any reason you couldn't use iodine. You might have to...
Washburns 2009-09-30 21:34:26 #57881

Re: North rim visit-spare tire
Enterprise especially tends to have both FWD/AWD and two wheel drive SUV's. In Vegas a couple years ago they brought out a 2 WD, I objected and they went...
Washburns 2009-09-19 18:54:18 #57655

Re: Park Morning Report...Rangers Respond To Unfounded Emergency Loc
It is quite possible to read too much into the summary report. When I read that the first time hiker thought the group was out of water, I took it to mean...
Washburns 2009-09-15 11:04:12 #57554

Re: Convince Me - Down Bag
The artificial bags have been getting closer to the down bags for years. While down is still the most warmth for the smallest weight and volume the penalty...
Washburns 2009-09-11 06:03:45 #57449

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