FB posts - Jan 2, 2012

is an ice axe really necessary for the high sierra?

- Lou Richards

 

This is just to get a feel for what might be considered the average but I'm curious how much weight we will all be carrying. My base with everything (down to the gram) is 12.6 lbs. I'll be glad to send a gear list to anyone but Didn't want to post it because I hate people telling me if I should or should not be carrying something. so without starting a war and without asking for negative comments. What is your base weight?

- John McKinney

 

BearVault450.... will that do the trick?

- Dustin Smith

 

is anyone going to be carrying something random? ie. for me it will be a small koala bear, a harmonica, and a lot of hemp and beads.

- Richard Sharp

 

Hey Guys, 2010 and 2011 I hiked the AT in Keen sandals, they were great, in the snow I wore 2 pair wool socks and had no problems feet wet but not cold. The water crossings I just waded in they dried out very quickly. What I want to know has anyone had any experience with hiking the PCT in keen Sandals? I had no problems with stones, twigs etc. The type I have, have a great toe box so no sore or bruised toes. And no Blisters ever.
I would not wear boots, but not sure if trail runners would be better than my keen sandals.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

where are you from? maybe this can help with training hikes or ride-share....please add your own as an option for others to choose as well..

- Kris Hammonds

FB posts - Dec 21, 2011

Received my solar charger (a Suntactics sCharger5) in yesterday's mail. Wouldn't you know it - we have 2 days of rain in the forecast.

- Mike Tarman

 

Hey gang, I need some help. I'm trying to scan the three WP guide books into my DROID phone. Does anyone have any tips. Either the file is to big in RTF or PDF. It looks like crap in txt. Or better yet, Does anyone have a copy of the books in digital format? Thanks, Mark Trail.

- Mark Perschel

 

Came across this, http://www.bearvault.com/bearvault_pct.php
BearVault: PCT thru Hiker

- T.J. Pain

 

Sweet. It's crazy how light these are. But will I keep them? Glued in tips w/o an easy way to remove them may cause a return. Oh the many options we have for gear. It's tough...

- Ron Ulrich