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Grey Tick Stitch pattern. It looks good enough to be worn off trail as a dress up or casual office LS apparel. Never worn w/ original tags. No smells. Stored folded in a bin. This is one of my fav...

All the ULA Robic packs I used in the past none were WP. At that time ULA was not seam sealing packs anyway. Xpac fabric however is WP and ULA is seam sealing it and using WP zips. How ULA is doing...

It was a guest's bed. She was a guest. They were a guest. It was a guest. PC avoids censorship.

I also concur with Yellow Bear. When I see the public being offered pricey gear through marketing beginning with the manly hardcore word Tactical followed by an acronym like T.E.D.D. or S.W.A.T it...

I have/had the ZP Vertice rain jacket. Wearing a tee underneath I don't get bit on the forearms.

With increased hiking experience comes greater situational awareness so more experienced female hikers may have fewer issues. Unfamiliar males and females congregating in close camping/sleeping ...

Ono Fish Tacos in Lahaina Hi.

'Nuff said. :D

"The solution is to build the big resorts on the south side, irrigate the landscaping all night, and build a big wall so you don't see the cactus covered lava outside the resort. It all seems very...

How do we think this further plays into the Law of attraction? Do we think as a result of these perspectives Coffee experiences more interesting things, serendipity, and things working out on...

"It is what you make it. But it is great if I make it great and that has been a great learning curve. It has taught me..."

What a refreshingly grounded sober HYOH attitude based on owning your...

"Does the tourist crowd get extra thick during certain months?"

Winter time/cold conditions in the Lower 48 brings the tourists to HI just as it may to FL or Bahamas. At this time flights, HI...

Of the same observations. 800 ml or about 27 fl oz. In the SP Mini Solo Ti pot I've been mainly using for solo eating from for about 15 yrs I get a 4 oz can, diddy micro fiber cloth, foldable TI...

"Something else to note when planning hikes in Hawaii is that the conditions are way different than the mainland. Expect many trails to be much narrower, steeper, and more slippery. You can hike...

The reason I promoted the Observatory trail from the saddle is because of the limited time the OP has (10-12 days), and in fact that's precisely why we did Mauna Loa that way.

Exactly. I get...

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Shout out for Eddie:...

Goes to show not all things are like the AT. Who expected to develop their hiking skill set(s) by developing their ability to get a ride or somehow getting where ya want to go? It's the nature of...

I've three times hitched into Lake City from Spring Creek Pass on a CT/Lost Crk Wilderness High Route Loop hike, CT thru, and CDT thru all around mid Sept with Aspens starting to show color. Twice,...

I prefer descending on unknown routes or the Ainapo Trail. There's a cabin on this trail again with a rain catchment system.

For those having the time or desire to experience HI Volcanoes NP more...

"Sure... basically you can reserve the "summit" cabin through the volcano National Park (because the cabin is in the park). At the time (8 years ago), it didn't cost anything (I think!), but you do...

I'd research books that focus on hikes specific to each island you'll be visiting rather than all of the HI islands. Choose some that appeal. Then ask here. ie; chunk it down. OR, start here....

All of what Siestita wrote. He was one of my main inspirations in thru hiking the ST twice.

I read this every week Rob. Ellison grew up in the same town I live.

“Your vision is not limited by what your eyes can see, but by what your mind can imagine. Many things that you take for...

What I'd rec depends on the islands you'll be visiting, how'd you want to break up the 10-12 days, and HI COVID restrictions. Visiting HI so many different awesome activities exist. I suspect it will...

First, compliments to Gambit for getting out in winter and opting for the too often neglected Sheltowee Trace in favor of more well known sometimes beaten down crowded trails such as the AT, LT, and...

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For under $10 REI sells a packet of stainless steel hex head screws with a diminutive T wrench to install screws into sole of shoes or remove. It's the least...