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Marty Thompson

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Marty Thompson: #601 of 91,688

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Shawnee Forest, Southern Illinois
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I'm a backapcker and sometimes a car camper. I also go on 2-3 day treks backpacking and bowhunting whitetails in the backcountry of southern and central Illinois.

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Answer to: "would this fit me? I am 5'1 100 lbs, soaking wet. Do I need"

GoLite Odyssey Pack - 5500cu in

May 5, 2009

You need to measure your torso (from the bas of your neck to your waistline)- but you'll probably be better off with the women's version. The pack does compact in to a day pack of sorts, but it's not the easiest thing to do and looks a bit silly. Also, having all this room (5500 ci) kind of encourages you to bring more gear than you really need, so unless you're going to use it for a week or more, it might be overkill.

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Answer to: "6lbs?!? is that necessary? how does it feel?"

Macpac Esprit 65L Pack

May 4, 2009

Actually, it's closer to 7 pounds (6 lbs, 14 oz). While this is an extremely durable pack, and will hold up to some pretty severe conditions- there are several lighter options that have the same capacity and more. One option you may want to check out is the GoLite Odyssey at 3 lbs, 8 oz and a 5500 ci carry capacity. http://www.backcountry.com/store/GOL0316/GoLite-Odyssey-Pack-5500cu-in.html

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Answer to: "My dog gets so upset when I take off on my paraglider without"

Ruffwear Web Master Dog Harness

April 22, 2009

You may want to contact Ruff Wear for that one... although they'll prolly say no for liability reasons:)

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Unnecessary

Is the 'short' the same as 'regular'? No dims

Mountain Hardwear Sunrise 50 Sleeping Bag: 50 Degree Down

March 30, 2009

Is the 'short' the same as 'regular'? No dims for short so i'm guessing it means reg.

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Very handy...

Answer to: "Can I use this backpack for multipurpose....city and some forest.....like"

ALPS Mountaineering Cortez Backpack - 4900cu in

March 29, 2009

Yes, this pack would work decent for that, but you may want to consider just a little bit more room. The GoLite Odyssey, at 5500-5800 ci. would be a fine choice, and only weighs 3.5 pounds.

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Answer to: "Is the plus 10 removable as a hip pack?"

Deuter Futura Vario 50+10 Backpack - 3050cu in

March 28, 2009

No, when they say 50+10, they mean the pack can be expanded/ compressed from 50 to 60 liters.

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Answer to: "I'm like 5'6 or maybe 5'7, 130 lbs. Would this backpack"

The North Face Terra 40 Backpack - 2450cu in

March 26, 2009

Most likely. As long as your torso is under 20 inches you will be fine. To measure your torso, measure from the base of your neck (run your fingers down your neck and the first vertebrae you feel is where you need to start measuring) to the middle of your waistline. Measure a few times until you consistently get the same number to ensure accuracy. BTW... this same pack is 90 bucks on cabela's website.

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Answer to: "Would these look goofy on a guy?"

Zeal Dignity Sunglasses - Polarized - Women's

March 26, 2009

If you have a small face, then no, they would look fine. I tried them on and they looked like little kids glasses on me... but my head is the size of a watermelon. Style-wise they are unisex though.

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Awesome bowl

GSI Outdoor Bowl LEX - 6 in

Rating for this product: 5 March 25, 2009

I carry 1 of these in my pack, and my dog carries 2 in hers- I gave up on the leaky collapsibles for her food and water. These are lighter, anyway, and also help to protect the dry food and treats from getting crushed in her pack (she's a little clutzy and sometimes tries to fit places her pack won't allow, resulting in crushed food). And they're bombproof!

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Glad i didnt get purple!

Granite Gear Toughsacks

Rating for this product: 4 March 25, 2009

Tough little sack, but an inner flap would make this product a lot better. All in all very handy to have a bunch of these laying around. I use the 2 of the #3's to stuff my tent and rain fly seperately, in case the fly is wet when it's time to pack up and hit the trail. That way my tent won't fester in the moisture also. I use the #6 for my clothes.

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Seriously...

Answer to: "do they sell a inset for the mouth that essential is a cover"

Nalgene Wide Mouth Tritan Bottle - 32oz

March 23, 2009

I just bought the Guyot designs splashguard from Sierra Trading Post. It was only a few bucks, but since it is discontinued the only styles left have some silly printing on them (I settled for an alien head on mine).

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Answer to: "Would this pack be good for about a month in Europe? If not,"

GoLite Odyssey Expedition Pack - 5500-5800 cu in

March 23, 2009

It would be the perfect pack for a month long trip in Europe. You will be hard-pressed to find another pack that holds as much gear at this weight in this price range.

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Love it.

GoLite Odyssey Expedition Pack - 5500-5800 cu in

Rating for this product: 5 March 23, 2009

I bought this pack last week and just got back from a 2-day backpacking trip in central Illinois. What an awesome pack for the price! holds a ton of gear and really doesn't look that obnoctious when fully loaded. Got rained on for about an hour on saturday and everything in the pack stayed nice and dry. I bought the large because I am about 6 ft tall, have a 34 inch waist, and I have a long torso for my height (22.5 in). It rode very well on my back and did a good job transferring the weight to my hips. I had it loaded with about 30 lbs. (packed for comfort, not worried about weight) that ioncluded my water and food. Hydration packet worked well. A great value for a 5500 ci pack that weighs under 4 lbs, seems VERY durable.

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Not Bad

Really Good!!

Can anyone attest to this really being leakproof for more than

Coleman Pocket Bowl

March 3, 2009

Can anyone attest to this really being leakproof for more than 10 minutes? I would like to use this as my dog's waterdish. I've tried other collapsibles that leak after holding water fine for the first 10 to 15 minutes.

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I have an 8" wrist... will it fit me?

Nixon Fidelity Watch - Men's

February 28, 2009

I have an 8" wrist... will it fit me?

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Marty Thompson

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