I just bought a coleman gas lantern, I am planning a backpacking trip for 5 days. I just came to a situation, how do I carry/pack the lantern without breaking...
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lostimnot
Sep 13, 2002 5:15 pm
These lanterns are made for car camping, not backpacking. Perhaps if you had a mule or llama... I just bought a coleman gas lantern, I am planning a...
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jerry92103
Sep 14, 2002 3:05 pm
... trip ... without ... I have a very small, Gaz lantern (80 watts) that is about 6 1/2" high and 3 1/2" square that came in it's own, plastic carrying...
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andresjsalazar
Sep 18, 2002 5:35 pm
for 4 days. thanks...
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lostimnot
Sep 20, 2002 3:51 am
Backpacker.net is a good source for this kind of information. Surf around for awhile you can find a series of checklists on this site if you want to go light....
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chrisjoseph2002
Sep 20, 2002 4:10 am
The latest issue of ADVENTURE Magazine (published by National Geographic) has a review of the latest model bear bag made by Ursack (Ursack TKO). A bear chewed...
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andresjsalazar
Sep 23, 2002 2:41 pm
Do you guys keep them in the tent if there's room? Any advantages to keeping them outside (without food of course)...
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alexyera
Sep 28, 2002 6:33 am
... I'm a pretty light backpacker, but here's what I use: http://www.thehiker.com/gearlist.html...
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Rick Hyer
rickhyer
Oct 25, 2002 5:22 pm
I keep mine in. That way, rain is no problem, nor the little critters (like mice) that like to nibble or shread your stuff during the night. I also use it to...
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alexyera
Dec 30, 2002 6:27 pm
Does anyone know if there is any kind of transportation (Bus, Rail, anything) to Lone Pine or Bishop? I'm planning my thru-hike of th JMT for next summer and...
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Bill <dive_hike@.....
dive_hike
Jan 8, 2003 5:13 am
Alex, The CREST (Carson City-Ridgecrest Eastern Sierra Transit) runs from Ridgecrest to Lone Pine and Bishop. Call them for a schedule (800) 922-1930. To get...
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alexyera
Jan 10, 2003 4:34 am
Thanks for all the great info! I was originally planning on early July but due to el Nino, it looks like it'll be mid-August instead. You planning any trips? ...
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Bill <dive_hike@.....
dive_hike
Jan 12, 2003 11:57 pm
Alex, I'm hoping to hike the trail in late August or early Sept. I was planning on hiking the JMT last year, but I hurt my knee. Now I'm recovering from the...
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George Spearing <g...
not_takennz
Jan 19, 2003 5:06 am
Hi, Thought some of you might be interested in checking out, "Dances With Marmots" at http://www.angelfire.com/trek/nz_usa It's an account of my five month...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Jan 28, 2003 2:50 pm
I ordered the Harrison Maps for the JMT to help figure out which section(s) of the trail I want to do this coming season. Is anyone else just doing a section...
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mauch8 <lmauch22@....
mauch8
Jan 28, 2003 8:52 pm
I have hiked the entire JMT...both directions. I plan to spend a week or so on the JMT this summer. What section(s) are you interested in hiking? I can make...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Jan 29, 2003 1:26 pm
Yes, I'd like to know which sections you liked best. I'd like to go in on the same side that I come out unless I start in Yosemite and take the shuttle bus...
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Bill <dive_hike@.....
dive_hike
Jan 31, 2003 8:39 pm
Kathy, How many miles are you planning on hiking? There was a discussion last year (see posts 533-537) of possible JMT sections of 100 to 125 miles. A possible...
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Loren <lmauch22@.....
mauch8
Feb 1, 2003 8:50 pm
If you are looking for a shorter hike starting and ending on the West side, you might consider a loop starting a Edison lake and ending an Florence Lake. I...
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Mauch Family
mauch8
Feb 1, 2003 9:23 pm
... From: Mauch Family [mailto:lmauch22@...] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 12:02 PM To: 'johnmuirtrail@yahoogroups.com' Subject: RE: [John Muir...
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lostimnot
Feb 2, 2003 3:43 am
Hi. I section hiked the JMT over the last three summers. In '00 I went from Yosemite to Red's Meadow, then from there to South Lake over Bishop Pass, and ...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Feb 2, 2003 8:53 pm
Thanks for all the information everyone - it's very helpful. My maps arrived, so I've been checking them out. I'd really like to go over Forester Pass. I...
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terry thatcher
tery4u
Feb 2, 2003 10:13 pm
"Kathy <wingding@...>" <wingding@...> wrote:Thanks for all the information everyone - it's very helpful. My maps arrived, so I've been...
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terry thatcher
tery4u
Feb 2, 2003 10:14 pm
yes Kathy on the group JMT or the HIgh Sierra hike this summer "Kathy <wingding@...>" <wingding@...> wrote:Thanks for all the information...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Feb 3, 2003 10:23 pm
Sounds like a good idea. How many days, miles per day, and when? High Sierra or JMT Section?...
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pui1971 <Puisworld...
pui1971
Feb 6, 2003 2:04 am
Wondering what to do with your holiday cards after the holidays? Unless you want to keep them for sentimental value, consider donating your cards to the Saint...
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richey35@...
lostimnot
Feb 6, 2003 4:42 am
I'm up for a group hike. I usually try to get in 3 or 4 hikes of three or four days each in the Sierras + one longer trip of one or two weeks. This year I...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Feb 6, 2003 6:40 am
Bob: I'm interested in the Wishon to Halfmoon hike if you do it over Memorial Day. From what I've read, that sounds like a good area for a early hike. Terry:...
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Kathy <wingding@.....
wingding0
Feb 6, 2003 2:57 pm
but a 12 mile a day average is probably too much for me. I am planning on 10 miles a day for most of my trips this summer. Wishon to Halfmoon is 24 miles, so...
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terry thatcher
tery4u
Feb 6, 2003 3:47 pm
smile----if your going to be there---i would love to do it--sounds nice--depends if i have to work that weekend--but for now sounds like a plan-----"I'm SO...
