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He said he used an "Oxy Clean" type of detergent.

I use a Petzl Tactikka, I think I paid 30 bucks for it last year. Nice headlamp, plenty of light, long battery life, simple, pretty water-resistant.. I like it.

Alrighty thanks for the advice.
Yeah, I'm not too happy with my roommate right now :mad:
I just hope my bag hasn't lost most of its insulation qualities

Yeah I forgot to mention I had a tennis ball in there with it when I dried it out, on the lowest setting. Doesn't appear to be any clumps left, but I guess there's really no easy way to determine if...

My roommate grabbed my REI Mojave bag while I was at work.. and threw it in the (regular, top loading) washing machine with regular detergent.. because he said it smelled.

I got home and it was...

Yes.. repair.. get some Goop - http://eclecticproducts.com/goop/ad_sportsmans.asp

Slather it on, connect the pieces.. and call it a day. let it sit for 48 hours... repaired.

Ok guys i have come a little further and I'm looking for some more advice. Basically I'm wondering if what I have will give me enough layers/flexibility for winter camping throughout the midatlantic...

I have a brand new REI mojave +15 down bag.. after pulling it out of the stuff sack and using it several times I noticed that some small feathers are working their way out of the bag. It's not a huge...

At 6'1" and 160lbs max.. my goal is to usually not lose ANY weight while hiking.. as I don't think losing any more could be healthy.. I'm already as thin as you can get. I try to aim for about 5,000...

Great tips! I also forgot to mention that I am mostly a vegetarian.. I'll eat meat like once a month.. fish whenever I can get it. Protein powder helps fill in the gaps. Lots of nuts and grains too....

Well there's tons of protein powders out there.. I usually get whey and look for the one most packed with amino acids and calories/fat/carbs. Depends on your needs.. I tend to need extra fat in my...

So I am thin and have a super fast metabolism to begin with.. so I need all the calories I can get when on the trail. I sometimes like to drink these protein supplement drinks at home to get extra...

I have heard plenty about the jackrbetter tarps. But 8x8 seems a little too small for me. I'd much rather have 12x10 or 12x11 for peace of mind from rain/cooking under/extra room for gear underneath,...

such as what?

I am going to be purchasing the HH Explorer Ultralite A-Sym.. and I definitely wanted to get the larger 12'x10' polyester hex rainfly, as it is a free upgrade.

However I was also looking at the...

Does anyone ever put plastic bags over their boots during rain to keep them dry?

Uhhh.. what are you talking about? This is the only name I have posted under here. Don't accuse me of such things please.

That is interesting justusryans, as I too was diagnosed both bipolar and schizoaffective. However I cannot afford medication (and don't believe in it) as I was on several types for several years when...

Yes thanks a lot the for tips. I will certainly aim for about 2k-3k.
No I don't mismanage my money.. I make $2.20/hour + tips as a waiter, which isn't much. Almost all my money currently goes to...

1,500 seems a bit more reasonable and within my grasp.

And yes I will find a way.. I want it bad enough.

The Only Wanderer - thank you that's an important piece of information. I can always work, and if there is plenty of it along the trail, that makes me feel a little better about setting off on it...

I think you guys have misunderstood. I'm not asking for a charity to fund my trip that I am supposedly raising money for, that is unethical and against my values. I have NO problems working, and I am...

Yes ok, that is understandable. I would not expect a charity to pay for my hostel, town stays and etc. Is it unreasonable to assume you could find work for food and stay most of the way along the...

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about.. or has any experience hiking for a non-profit organization and getting donations to thru-hike the trail.. raising money for a cause. Like Hiking for...

Yeah so I'm getting the Frogg Toggs Pro Action Suit.. I called yesterday but they dont have any overstock right now (Thanks for the tip)

I was given some nice thick wool/nylon/polyester gloves...