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If you shove some of your gear up your rear end it's technically not pack weight. Good way to shed some ounces.
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bonds0097 posted:I always wear my prana stretch zions regardless of weather. They keep cool just fine and I can see ticks on them really easily. Yeah, this is my thought as well.
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Jul 22, 2017 05:51
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I just use chlorine tablets if it's running water. Put it in your reservoir and hike for a bit and it's ready to go. Easy peasy.
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Jul 26, 2017 06:54
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My tablets take 30 mins for a litre, pretty sure. An hour max. I carry a bladder and a bottle and just have some clean water at all times.
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Jul 28, 2017 09:40
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peach moonshine posted:Think I hosed up and bought a pack too small. Didn't do enough research and the employee at the camping store that 55L would be enough for a 5lb tent and sleeping bag plus three days of clothing, food etc. Can't take it back because it was on clearance. I use a 55l for up to week long trips, just so you don't lose hope.
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Jul 30, 2017 09:42
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I have convertable Prana Zion pants that are great for hiking but are getting kind of baggier and blown out. That's after 3-4 years of very regular use. I bought a pair of Brion pants and I love them. Everyone compliments my bum while hiking. They fit well over my hiking boots. I basically wear them every day that I'm not working. They are quite thin, but I'll wear long underwear if it's cold out underneath. I'm going to buy a couple more pairs.
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Dec 4, 2017 05:16
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I recently bought two down sleeping bags from MEC (kind of like a not-as-good Canadian REI). They are men's and women's, but effectively the same fill and so on, and I noticed after the first night sleeping in one of them I'd sweated a bit and there was a really odd odour coming from the bag. It's vaguely noticeable from the other bag. Is this normal at all? I'm out of the country for a bit so I'm stuck with this kind of rank bag. These weren't cheap ones or anything, but I don't remember a weird smell from other people's down bags when I've slept in tents with them (this is my first down bag). Is it worth washing it or something, or should I just try to return it when I get back?
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Jan 28, 2018 05:00
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Loucks posted:Are they duck down or goose down? I’m told duck down can smell funny when it’s wet. Interesting. It is duck down.
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OSU_Matthew posted:I've tried for awhile to find a pair that's a good blend of lightweight, quality, and price, but it's a struggle. Specifically I'd love a good pair to use for night sky viewing while I'm out in the backcountry. However, I'm not so invested that I'm willing to spend the hundred+ bucks to get a pair that'd hit the marks I'm looking for, so I've just been bringing the cheapie pair I got from work for a 5 year anniversary present. It just seems like optics are such a rabbithole that I got discouraged and gave up on the whole idea, just cause I'm not sure how much I'd actually bring and use them. Get a time machine and go to Costco that used to sell great wool t-shirts for cheap. I bought 5 of their long sleeved ones recently, $20 CAD a pop. I did an experiment where I wore one for two weeks straight. No smell. Wool is life.
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Feb 4, 2018 18:45
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CopperHound posted:Make sure to read the tag. A while back I picked up a 'Merino Blend' base layer from Costco thinking it meant wool with a bit of poly for durability. Nope. 11% wool. Yeah, that's true, haha, the Merino blends are often low like that, but even in the 40-50% range merino wool + poly can be nice. These long sleeved shirts are 100% though. They are nice a light, basically the perfect base layer. Cloudveil is the brand name.
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Feb 4, 2018 19:31
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Dukket posted:Are there snowshoe manufactures to stay away from? OR conversely, is there a short list of "only buy" They'll be used in the Great Lakes states, so flat to hilly. Probably just days hikes. If the various sizing charts are correct then I need 30's If you want nice bindings, lots of Atlas shoes have really great ones that I swear by. They are some kind of fabric binding that you just pull tight after sliding your feet into. They spread the pressure out and feel really comfortable. Other manufacturers might make that kind of binding as well, but in terms of comfort that's what I would look for.
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Feb 11, 2018 07:16
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Anyone have any resources they'd recommend for preparing for the CDT?
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May 5, 2018 19:03
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45 ACP CURES NAZIS posted:Does anyone have any suggestions for suspenders for hiking? https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3490050
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Jul 4, 2018 08:08
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I really like my Rei flash. It's comfortable and warm, but one of the ribs let go recently and the thing on the inside that stops the air from flowing out the air in valve came loose the first time I used it. I'm in Canada or I would probably have returned it right away.
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Oct 19, 2018 18:24
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Sockser posted:Going out for my first weekend trip of the year today, woo. Little lollipop trail, only like 15 miles total between fri-sat-sun 45lbs including food/water? How much water you have?
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May 3, 2019 16:26
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BONESAWWWWWW posted:I'm heading out on my first backpacking trip in a month or so. I've done camping and hiking (sometimes with a pack) a lot so I'm not too nervous. It'll only be for two nights. However, I have a set of hiking poles from a friend - should I bother taking them? What do hiking poles actually... Do? Hiking poles reduce the load on your knees going down-hill a bit and if there is a lot of steep downhill and you have any knee issues then they can be very nice. You can also use poles on flat terrain to propel yourself forward slightly, spreading some of the work of hiking to your arms. To do this you need to plant the poles kind of directly to your side/slightly behind your foot and push yourself forward. What I find poles most useful for is muddy/wet/slippery terrain, like lots of coastal hikes in the PNW, but other places too obviously. Being able to just quickly dance through a mud bog can save a ton of time. Just going downhill in general with poles I find to be a lot faster because you're less worried about slipping with those extra points of contact. That being said, depending on your poles they can be less useful on hikes that are mostly just bare rock. It's always an option to just bring one to try, and many backpacks have easy ways to secure them to your bag when you're not using them.
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Jun 6, 2019 22:13
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Rolo posted:They go on sale pretty often. I’m a fan of their Brion pant because it doesn’t have any zippers or extra pockets. Only problem is the colors are never what they look like online. I have a pair that are mustard yellow. Makes sense that they were on clearance. I have 4 pairs of Brions. I wear them all day every day. Comfy, dry fast af, and seem pretty durable. The pair I have had the longest still holds up. Plus people say my bum looks nice in them.
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May 13, 2020 03:04
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The Wiggly Wizard posted:My prana shorts came. The rumors were true, they are comfy as hell Rotten Cookies posted:Holy poo poo I ordered 2 pairs of prana shorts from the REI sale based on recs in here and god drat they are super loving comfortable. withak posted:Literally wearing mine right now. Which model of shorts did you guys get? I didn't realize there were over a dozen types. I am tempted to grab brion shorts because I like the pants, but the hybridizer looks nice.
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May 24, 2020 05:56
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Gotcha, thanks. I originally started my Prana journey with Zion convertible pants. The pockets and belt were definitely handy. I found that after keeping my pockets full on many hikes that they got kinda saggy, but they are definitely very functional. Anyway, I'll probably try out the brion shorts to start.
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May 24, 2020 19:00
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Breath Ray posted:what are some good folding camping chairs that have some kind of back to them and fold down nice and small? drinkholder optional. couldnt see this addressed on first or last page... https://www.bigagnes.com/Skyline-UL-Chair I have this one that I like. 765g is hard to beat.
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Casu Marzu posted:
Farpoint was my first Osprey backpack. I wouldn't recommend it for backpacking. Other models just have more QoL features for specifically backpacking. It's decent for traveling though, and the newer model looks like it has more crossover. I use a 50l pack that I've been happy with for a week on the trail. Like the previous poster said it depends on the size of your gear. You can always secure a particularly big item to the outside of your pack as well. I have the Atmos AG, and the AG side of things is a delight. Very comfortable. Highly recommended. That being said I'm currently looking at million dollar ultra light backpacks because I have a problem.
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