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The lady got me a new compass, but it doesnt having a sighting hole 
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Flambeau posted:In an effort to not be featured in this thread in a few months, can y'all give me an idea of the type of clothing/gear I'll need for beginner-level backpacking in northern Montana in late July? Or things I should definitely avoid? greetings goon. merrels are good but they're not a great replacement for true boots. i would go ahead and buy a nice pair. they last forever and you will thank yourself for splurging. maybe youll even be encouraged to go outside more once youve spent the money on them. to me, this is probably your most important purchase for QoL as for a hat, i dont think you should go crazy for a three day hike. i would probably just bring a baseball cap that's comfortable and breathes well for pants i would probably pack cargo khakis and shorts, one pair of each youll also need to buy some water containers, like a bladder for your backpack and a nalgene bring several pairs of long socks, and a couple wool pairs for night. youll want to be able to change into fresh socks as much as you desire
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Levitate posted:eh, boots vs hiking shoes vs trail runners can be a personal thing. I liked hiking in boots for a long time but switched to trail runners and wouldn't go back at this point. It does depend a bit on where you hike (I might lean back towards boots with some water proofing if I was hiking in wet areas a lot). Boots are usually heavier and stiffer and can help your ankles a bit in terms of support, but on the flip side they can also cause you to roll your ankles a bit more because their soles are thicker and raise you up off the ground a bit more. Trail runners are light and comfortable as hell but if you are carrying heavy weight I wouldn't use them, a boot or something thicker would be better. This is a really good point I think, and a good rebuttal to my post. I am a huge fan of my boots, and I've definitely gotten value out of the purchase from years of use. I put them on even for little baby hikes just because they are so broken in, waterproof, and durable. My perspective on good boots is skewed, but I still maintain that they're a nice buy, especially if you take some time to break them in before your trip, like the guy posted below Levitate. That's very key to maximum enjoyment..
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Mar 30, 2016 13:11
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Permethrin is extremely ownage. fuuck ticks
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