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Damon Hooton

Skier // Camper/Hiker // Backpacker

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    Oubache Trails, Knox County IN. County park that feels like a State park.

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Tasteless Water

CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir

CamelBak Omega HydroTanium Hydration Reservoir

Rating for this product: 5 March 23, 2009

I have tried two different bladder brands before this, and both made the water taste horrendous, even after cleaning and lemon-juicing. The Camelbak does not have this problem. It is virtually tasteless, the way water is supposed to taste.

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Better

CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - .75L

CamelBak Better Bottle w/ Bite Valve - .75L

Rating for this product: 5 March 23, 2009

This bottle is great for awkward people like me. With wide-mouthed bottles, I always have to stop to take a drink. Now I can drink while falling down a mountain. I use mine almost every day, and have never had any problems with leaking or spilling. The bite valve snaps down, so dropping it wont accidently squeeze it open, too.

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Red Cloud

Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in

Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in

Rating for this product: 5 January 27, 2009

I have the 5600, and I love it. The only flaw I've found in this pack is that the zipper of the sleeping bag compartment tends to get stuck. Anyone with a passion for the ultralight should diregard this pack, as it weighs nearly 6 pounds empty. But if that doesn't concern you, this pack is great. There's enough room to smuggle a small family across the border and the dual openings for hydrations tubes allow easy access whether you're right or left-handed. Multiple outer pockets allow for easy organization, so you'll never forget where you put that flashlight as you're trying to set up camp in the dark.
I'm not in the best shape of my life, but I still carried this pack loaded with 30 pounds up steep hills and hardly noticed it was there.

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Toasty

Columbia Ten Trail Fleece Jacket - Men's

Columbia Ten Trail Fleece Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 January 20, 2009

When worn by itself over a t-shirt this jacket kept me completely warm on a 20 degree day. The nylon material on the inside of the sleeves was cool against the skin, but that could easily be counter-acted by wearing a long-sleeved shirt underneath. Having one very nice pocket knife at the bottom of Lake Superior and a second at the bottom of a UP bog, I have a great appreciation for the zippered pockets, too.

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Thermarest: not just for the trail anymore

Therm-a-Rest Trail Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest Trail Sleeping Pad

Rating for this product: 5 January 16, 2009

This thing is amazing. It's actually more comfortable than many beds I've slept on. Not only am I taking it on all my future backpacking and camping trips, I'm also considering using it when staying at my parents' or friends' houses.
I find that giving it a puff or two of extra air past self-inflation makes it the most comfortable for me.

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