Had a great weekend, last weekend. Took our CAP cadets on a Search & Rescue exercise. They were not prepaired. I had them all pack their 10 essentials, packing...
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liteweightpacker
liteweightpa...
Nov 7, 2001 5:43 pm
Sounds like a great lesson was learned. Thanks for sharing that story.....My brother was in CAP in Michigan when he was a kid and liked it alot.<br><br>Rob...
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miracho812
Nov 16, 2001 6:18 pm
I am not sure how much it weights, but sure is cheaper. A light weight telescopic painter pole.<br>The 3 foot one extends to a little over 5 feet. There is a ...
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liteweightpacker
liteweightpa...
Nov 18, 2001 12:49 pm
How much does it weigh????...
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miracho812
Nov 21, 2001 8:58 pm
Not sure, but feels lighter than the wooden walking staff i have hiked with for years.<br>Maybe less than a pound. Besides the weight you can put extra grafite...
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aushiker
Nov 27, 2001 5:01 am
G'day<br><br>Looking at trading in the Trangia so to speak for something lighter, i.e., MSR PocketRocket or SuperFly. See them at <a...
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aushiker
Nov 30, 2001 1:17 am
Hi All<br><br>I have come accross an excellent guide on Map Reading published by the Australian Government's mapping agency, National Mapping. The guide ...
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aushiker
Dec 2, 2001 1:35 pm
Hi All<br><br>Along with a friend, I recently spent eight days walking 160 kms on part of the Bibbulmun Track, a long-distance hiking track in Western ...
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mickie_repecka
Dec 6, 2001 8:05 pm
Choices:<br>Fiberglass (various)--BAAAD. Heavy-Split<br>Aluminum 7075 (Easton)--Ltwt-but bend out-GOOD<br>Aluminum-Carbon (Easton)--alum&carbon...
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premvoyager
Dec 16, 2001 6:19 pm
I used a telescoping painters' pole, a ski pole, various sticks and always end back up with mother nature's ultimate hiking staff: Bamboo.<br><br>My current ...
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mickie_repecka
Dec 17, 2001 3:12 pm
Integral Designs has a cool bivy. The Bullit. It has a little pole that makes a little porch on the side next to your face. I'm a bit claustrophobic so I can't...
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troyh595
Dec 22, 2001 7:39 pm
For the most part, I've found that bivy's are pretty good for snow environments but not rain. Since they aren't free standing they are touching your sleeping...
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mickie_repecka
Dec 23, 2001 8:13 pm
I love fires. But, here in Southern CA, it is so dry you have to be very careful. I am, but many people are not, hence the very strict laws about open fires....
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anagram_412
Dec 26, 2001 11:36 am
Hmm .. I could not go along with your recommendation to dig a hole, build a fire in it, then spread the coals to stay "toasty".<br>By doing this you are ...
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aushiker
Jan 11, 2002 1:31 pm
Hi<br><br>Was just having a sticky at GoLite's Hex 2 shelter (read tent) at <a href=http://www.golite.com. target=new>http://www.golite.com.</a><br><br>I am...
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aushiker
Jan 29, 2002 12:05 pm
G'day<br><br>I am looking at purchasing a camera (got tired of trying to borrow work's digital; "father-in-laws" 35mm) and I am leaning towards a Konica...
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fersman4
Jan 29, 2002 4:15 pm
One big advantage of 35mm over digital: battery life. Some digital cameras only last through about 25 pictures. Also, some digital cameras make it difficult to...
Hello,<br><br>I am wondering if anyone can reccommend / explain advantages & disadvantages between 2 tarp systems:<br><br>The Walrus Trekker with Mesh Insert...
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aushiker
Jan 31, 2002 2:27 pm
Hi All<br><br>Backpacker Gear Test is seeking hikers who hike with their dog(s) to test Granite Gear Ruff Rider Dog Pack, a Slurpin Bowl and a Grrrub Bowl. ...
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aushiker
Jan 31, 2002 2:31 pm
Hi Eric<br><br>Thanks for the comments. I appreciate your comments on battery life, but I guess with lithium batteries this issue is starting to be addressed ...
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lostimnot
Feb 6, 2002 2:07 am
I'm considering purchase of the Nomad lite tent. Anybody have any experience with it? - Bob...
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southernpassion2000
southernpass...
Feb 6, 2002 11:10 pm
Steve,<br>The point of the "Artic fire bed" is to lift the sod intact and replace it when you leave.<br>As a State Agriculture rep, it's actually good to ...
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aushiker
Feb 7, 2002 7:59 am
Hi Bob<br><br>There are a few good gear review sites around that you might want to check out for ideas on equipment. You can find links at <a...
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lostimnot
Feb 9, 2002 5:00 am
Hi Andrew. I enjoyed your website. Thanks for the link to thru-hiker.com. That was a new one for me. It has some great info. Bob R...
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aushiker
Feb 10, 2002 2:46 pm
Hi Bob<br><br>Thansk for the feedback. Glad to be able to assist.<br><br>Andrew<br><a href=http://aushiker.cjb.net...
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the_inertia
Feb 14, 2002 7:11 am
I was wondering if anyone new of a ultralight backpack that support four to five days of hiking; as well, being comfortable....
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the_inertia
Feb 14, 2002 7:26 am
I recently purchased a Hennessy Hammock. A total of weight of 2.5 pounds. Check it out at REI.com<br> <br>My favorite piece of backpacking equipment....
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fersman4
Feb 15, 2002 6:20 am
This depends on how much you carry. I made a 3500 cu inch backpack that held all my gear for EIGHT days. The GoLite Gust is about 3500 and weighs just over a...
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fersman4
Feb 15, 2002 6:25 am
That looks like a very interesting tent. And WOW! how light weight. I wonder how accurate that is. Anyway, if you get it, please let us know how it...
