Search:

It's top secret.;)



I would agree 3 for most conditions is enough. Once I carried 4 for 8 miles due to bad intel and was not needed at all. Another time I carried 3 due to not believing the...

That is similar to what I was thinking. A liter and a half bottle on each side. I was looking at the ability to add 2 or 3 gatoraid bottles wide by about 3 high along the back. I want to keep all...

Kind of, but with a frame and a complete bag and a drybag closure. The compression straps are only to take up the extra room to keep my gear snug in the pack.

If it helps I am planning on making a new pack bag to fit on my REI internal frame. I decided the best pack for me will be: 5500 ci, compression straps to take up the unused space, waterbottle...

I wouldn't recommend it with consistant weights over 30lbs. My hipbelt would not stay tight, I had to tighten it every half mile or so. The shoulder strap where it attached to the bottom of the...

Just stay away from the Gregory Z55, or any of them for that matter. Everyone I knew with one including myself had major issues requiring it to be sent back to the company. They are great about...

Those are dangerous. Someone gave me some and I though my heart was going to explode. Note to self 4 strong cups of coffee and a lot of those are a little much in one day.

Close to what I am looking for. I want one with at least a weather band. I love that with my headphones. Good or bad, it's nice to know what is going on without having to wait on the news. ...

Noooooooo!:eek:

That's cool. I plan on buying a hand crank radio if I can get one for under 10oz to carry. If it helps I think the press works better if you use it like a screen.

One more thing. What really helped me was comfort and entertainment. Find something that no matter no bad/cold/wet it is you can eat it and everything is all good. I'll give you a hint, mine was...

I still have the little bit I started with on my poles. I tried to use it once and it really didn't hold. If I carry it again I will try it on something else not exposed to the weather.
...

I couple thoughts. Mainly is it is going to get cold out there when you are starting. Nights in the 20's or lower is not uncommon.

Other than that just be prepared to figure it out as you go. ...