I like using magnets, but I just go for redundancy. I carry one nickel in my pants pocket, have another in my emergency kit, and another is under that blue masking tape on the top of my 'Kade. (I use

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Thanks much!

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I've had the Mini for a year, with an active subscription for 5 months of hiking. Comments: -The Backpackinglight webinar was quite valuable. -The text messaging worked well within the limitations of

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John, I did the same thing - after a few days I shortened my general pole length to a position that kept my elbows as close to 90* as possible. This was to minimize retrieving/lifting the poles before

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Did E Creek about 10 days ago..it was low,gentle,easy....walked across barefoot...others had waterproof boots....

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They aren’t answering the phone but do respond do respond to emails. They are way behind on fulfilling orders and can’t (or won’t) provide an estimated delivery or ship date. They charged my credit ca

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Thanks all for your replies! No spikes was my thought as well.

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Once the water is disinfected, you can add flavoring.

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FWIW, the UL gear I’ve purchased from ULA and zPacks has been pretty close to advertised weight. Usually only fractional ounce variations.

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They do, and they say they have them in stock at all times. I found MTR to be well run and trustworthy when I resupplied there several years ago. I’d trust that they have fuel “They are in stock at al

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I’m in the north bay and have a Garcia and an Expedition I will rent to a hiker, Charlie C Curious516@... Sent

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I just saw this as well. We indeed are in strange and difficult times.

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There is also lighterpack.com

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I had no problem fitting everything into the Exos 58, including a Bearikade expedition. Overall it is the most comfortable pack I've ever used, like wearing a heavy leather jacket. The only complaint

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Here is my Gear List from 2018.

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Wow John, you’ve been very busy! Just in time for some holiday reading (whilst waiting for the fires around Sydney to be controlled so I can go hiking again 😬).

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I got a tip from a ranger on the trail in kings canyon years ago. Open the zipper at the knees about 1/3-1/2 of the way around. Good ventilation while still providing the advantages of long pants.

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