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    Hot Weather clothing for hiking - moved from Q&A

    ON REALLY hot days this is a welcome side effect when wearing cotton. Has a "cooling" effect when you stop. Least IMHO. M
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    Family-friendly Catskills hike?

    I second this..and possibly recommend purchasing a book called 50 great hikes in the lower husdon Valley...very descriptive and lists MANY hikes of varying levels in the area you are, travel wise, you are looking for. I also think that the "catskills" are slighlty out of that 2 hr range, but...
  3. K

    raincoat

    Marmot sure does and they stand behind their products too... I am in the market for some precip pants myself...looks like campmor has em for about $59 or so.... M
  4. K

    raincoat

    I second this...the precip is really a good rain jacket..but certianly not cheap..you only spend it once though..how many "$5" rainsuits will you go through? I'd expect a couple. Why not just splurge "once" and get the right equipment? just a thought. M
  5. K

    "The Last Season"

    PLEASE NO SPOILERS...Im almost done...like 50 pages left.... Thanks.. M
  6. K

    Getting a new pack

    HA..that was FUNNY... M
  7. K

    Modifying gear

    Seems now lots of packs are coming standard with these things...all my osprey packs have them. M
  8. K

    "The Last Season"

    Just finishing this up myself.....great read...and I agree...right up there with Into The Wild... Good read... M
  9. K

    Getting a new pack

    Ive also heard the same, but have yet to have need to purcahse a Dana....I have been looking as I am a gearhead and saw some VERY nice sales in the latest Mountain Gear summer sale catalog, so...we'll see..but truly even though they are a bit heavier, the Ospreys really carry WELL... M
  10. K

    Getting a new pack

    I have the BORA and its a bomber pack. I also have a few Osprey packs, not the particular model in question, but I must say that I think Osprey may have one of the best, most comfortable shoulder strap and waist belt systems out there...they are SOOO COMFY...neither pack is light, but you...
  11. K

    REI watch model#656

    I don't know, cheapskate or not, $10 is much better than the alternative if you make a mistake and ruin the watch....sure you can pick up a watch for $10 at kmart or whatever, but it is going to compare... I say take it to the local watchman...and have him take care of it... M
  12. K

    Canoeist kills bear with his knife to save dog/self

    They don't mention what happened to poor fido..the guy was released, but no mention of doggie... I hope he/she's alright. M
  13. K

    Deaths out West

    i cant imagine they are in todays litigious society...people/companies have been sued for MUCH less... My heart goes out to the familes of both individuals that passed. Truly sad. M
  14. K

    help identifying this concrete box

    I agree...either phone or electric... M
  15. K

    1 pound summer bag?

    sorry you just got something...I use this personally in the summer months...works great and only slightly higher than you asked for in weight...but a HUGE savings in $$...
  16. K

    1 pound summer bag?

    sure...just break the one you use everyday....right at the brush part.....tape it to your finger for brushing...with the duct tape I assume is on your water bottle... ;-) M
  17. K

    1 pound summer bag?

    I think this is 1lb 3oz...so SLIGHTLY higher than requested, but goes to 30 degrees...so...might make the extra 3oz worthwhile... http://outside.away.com/outside/gear/gear.tcl?gear=The-North-Face-Beeline-900&gear_id=145&action=showgear M
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    A new perspective and a farewell to the mountains

    Great TR...what a nice way to spend a weekend in the Whites... Im sure Donovan is now "hooked"...did you introduce him to VFFT??? maybe he'll be a furute poster...? Anway...very nice report...good luck with your future endeavours. M
  19. K

    personal safety

    Dont know if any other pack makers are doing this now, but my latest osprey packs come with a whistle built into the buckle of the sternum strap..thought that was pretty neat. :D M
  20. K

    Hiker pecking order?

    Circumstances would always effect this situation...I was saying it was "stupid" or "silly" under the PARTICULAR circumstances.... Sorry if I offended anyone..no harm intended.. M
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