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Carl and ScareBear, thanks for you advice!

Marty

I am definitely interested in the Dawgs. My shoe size is 9.5 with a very wide forefoot. Any suggestions as to whether I order the 8/9 or 10/11? Many thanks.

There are a couple people in Views From The Top that liked the Snowburbans: http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?55465-Winter-Boots&highlight=snowburban

My friends and I frequently dayhike in the Whites in the winter. We all wear lightweight insulated boots that are rated in the -30F range with 400 grams of insulation (or equivalent) and they keep...

I have an old Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone, which weighed 3 pounds and was rated to 40 pound loads. It carried 30-35 pound loads effortlessly. The current model closest to it is the Leopard AC 58. ...

Is the Circuit really only a 40L pack? That is surprising to me.

Thanks

thanks for the suggestions everyone! Lots to consider.

Marty

Hi all,

Looking for a sticky rubber trail runner with a wide toe box for hiking. I used to have a pair of wide width Vasque Catalysts, which had Five Ten's Stealth rubber soles. They were...

Hi,
Have a 4 person lean-to available at Katahdin Stream campground from Saturday, August 16-Tuesday, August 20. Please PM me if you are interested in purchasing it at a discounted rate.

Thanks,...

Hi,
Have a 4 person lean-to available at Katahdin Stream campground from Saturday, August 16-Tuesday, August 20. Please PM me if you are interested in purchasing it at a discounted rate.

Thanks,...

Thank you very much!

Marty

Great thread everyone. Two follow-up questions:
1. Daddytwosticks - which Tevas weigh 11 ounces a pair for size 10? Could not find any that light.
2. Any idea what the weight is for the Walmart...

The Coghlan Sierra Saw is a light (5.5 oz) and inexpensive ($15.99 plus shipping) folding saw that works well for occasional use:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___22144.

It cuts...

You will need to choose another route up Mt. Washington, starting on July 18. Tuckerman's will be closed for 4-5 weeks - see link:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/conditions/
...

I have used Leki, Komperdell and Black Diamonds. The Komperdells have busted on me and the Black Diamonds get stuck, so you can't collapse them. The Leki's have been bombproof and thus get my vote....

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments.:D

Marty

Hi all,

I recently reviewed the pack capacities/volumes for the ULA Circuit. Its total pack volume includes side pockets, a front pocket, the extension collar and hipbelt pockets. The...

Ex Officio Amphi Convertibles, size large - 11 ounces and wear like iron. Highly recommended.

It is interesting that others have experienced problems with the fabric. My Nimbus Ozone has been bombproof after several years of New England backpacking, winter hiking and bushwhacking. Mine is a...

Any trekking poles work fine for snowshoes. The snow baskets can help, in deep powder especially. They are a hindrance more than a help where the snow is like mashed potatoes, as it collects on the...

Be they purselike or not, I carry a fanny pack all the time. It provides easy access to convenience items and the weight I carry in reduces the weight of my pack. I also hang my water bottle off it...

I use these, too. Didn't realize it was such a trend. :cool:

Marty

Thanks everyone for the great advice. :) :cool:

Keep 'em coming!

Best regards,
Marty

Hi all,
Was wondering what you would recommend as some of the lightest long-sleeve base layers? Want to carry a spare on multiple day backpacks and want the lightest possible.

Appreciate your...

Fantastic! Thanks so much :) :cool:

Regards,
marty