-best traction for wet slippery rocks and roots
-low profile and stable
-light
-fast drying
I own Roclite 268, 295, 315, 319 and Terroc 330's.
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-best traction for wet slippery rocks and roots
-low profile and stable
-light
-fast drying
I own Roclite 268, 295, 315, 319 and Terroc 330's.
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Hiker-dies-while-swimming-in-Maine-pond.html
Salomon -well worth the extra $$!
You can bypass it by using the Success Pond Road. I don't remember my dogs having any trouble with that section. They've never needed booties but my dogs are used to Maine and NH -bring pliers for...
Inov-8 295 -grip on wet rocks and roots in New England is unmatched -drain well, dry fast, light
Drymax http://www.drymaxsocks.com/
I've used esbits on all my section hikes. They are light, compact and bomb proof. I ditched the heavy stand and made a lighter set up with the bottom of a soda can and some dryer duct -you can find...
No difference left/right only front/back matters. The front has a thin wire across in addition to the "Front" written on the rubber.
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I the Second Rocklite 295's especailly once you get to NH and Maine. I would go with the Terroc's in PA
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nut driver and a package of sheet metal screws........cheaper and lighter -if not then Kahtoolas hands down, although yak's now have microspikes too, but not as rugged. ICEtrekkers have a diamond...
Gore-tex trail runners with gaiters.....they will get wet and stay wet but they are warmer. Use your sleeping bag stuff sack to put them in at night and sleep with them so they don't freeze. Don't...
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Inov 8 makes a Roclite 268 for women and a 295 for men. They are second to none for trail running, hiking, and backpacking in Maine. Don't waste your time or money on anything else.
69 yo male had a CVA, no word on his condition. He was 2 miles in from Nahmakanta Lake on AT.
compression sleeves may help
I use a "Hot Shot" if I get a blister. It involves drawing the fluid out of the blister with a syringe and inject tincture of benzoin into the blister. You will soon discover how it got the name...
http://www.theirregular.com/news/2011-04-20/Front_Page/Bigelow_watch_tower_burned.html
Gossamer Gear's The One -plenty of room for all your gear and a hound dog. I bought a used one cheap on BackpackingLight.com. I really like the side entrance it is nice when it's raining and you...
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Big Agnes Insulated air core. I use the short mummmy, I can sleep on rocks with this pad and be warm and comfy. Becareful with the neoair bring a repair kit for punctures, especially wooden...
Make sure you bring the laxative gum to chew after you eat those "meals rejected by everyone".....they are made by Cadillac dog food company, well that's the rumor. I choked them down in Iraq for a...
I took these Sunday on my way home form Loring AFB/Limestone
PLenty of snow up in "the County" too
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Up Hunt Trail across Knife Edge and down Helon Taylor into Roaring Brook and back to Katahdin Stream CG. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/9871640