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For me capability to have a 2 way conversation is a critical advantage for the Inreach. In 2015 I ended up with Giardia on the Colorado Tr. and coordinated with my wife to pick me up at a road...

I would try them without the straps. I abandoned my straps years ago and I've never regretted it even on multi-hundred mile backpacks. I've gone down the path of how to correctly use straps and two...

I'm in Arizona this winter and I've hiked the Kaibab and Bright Angel a couple of times this year, both staying at Phantom Ranch and doing the full trip in one day. It's very doable for a...

Thanks for the update, I'm starting from Durango in about a week and a half.
Ron

I've herniated the L5/S1 disc. I use a fairly heavy duty frame for maximum support (McHale), it transfers virtually all of the weight to my hips. I've tried multiple other lighter frames but they...

Your Groundhog stakes will work better on frozen ground than snow stakes like the aluminum SMC or REI stakes. Groundhogs aren't invincible but they are very tough.

I did the JMT last year with a hexamid from Zpacks and it worked out fine. I don't believe a hammock would work well and you appear to know the limitations. I've spent a couple of nights in the HMG...

Brian - Just bought the book. I've always found your posts here and on BPL to be rational and experienced.
Thanks....Ron

I have one of the McHale Chasm packs. Expensive, indestructible and they carry better than anything else. It's a custom pack and you go through a fitting process with Dan Mchale using a demo pack...

I've got the ULC version and love using it.
Ron