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Camper/Hiker // Ocean Kayaker // Backpacker // Camper // Hiker
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John's 3-season backpacking hiking and airplane travel
Created November 11, 2009
I typically used to buy whatever I could afford at the cheapest price (somewhat still a frugal shopper) but I now get things based on quality, reliability and consistency. I'm willing to pay that little extra for boots, shoes and hikers or something that I know will be durable and of good quality to make any trek a happy trek.
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The North Face Terra 60 Backpack - 3700-3850cu in
November 11, 2009
I don't think so, I was considering the Terra 40 but it didn't seem to fit right and the internal frame was pretty lengthy. I'll have to check out the Solaris 35 (2100 cubic inches I think). I did check out the Kelty Redwing 3100 and I think it could pass as carry-on. Backcountry has it and I thought the dimensions and size of it was seriously close enough for carry-on.
Here's the link: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Kelty-Redwing-Backpac
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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The North Face Terra 40 Backpack - 2450cu in
November 11, 2009
It seems to me these are all "one size fits all" and no specific sizing.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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The North Face Venture Jacket - Men's
November 11, 2009
How long does a jacket like this one stay water proof. I notice a 25 psi rating so after enough time and rain fall should the water proofness fade?
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Snow Peak Titanium Cookware - 3pcs
September 27, 2009
The better quality ramens (the ones that come with real sauce and real soft noodles) are really good but do weigh a bit more. I found freeze dried strawberry cheese cake mix excellent (the ones graham crackers for topping) and I usually carry one can of SPAM, anchovies, oysters, crackers, a small bag of gummy bears, tortillas (i don't know why) and I'll take dry meat like jerkey or a salami roll and a new sealed thing of cheese cheddar marble cheese from the store. Those seem to last OK on a 5 day trek.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Stuff Sack
September 27, 2009
Will this fit a Thermarest Ridge Rest (Regular)? I have a brand new ridge rest and don't want to upgrade to a NeoAir until I have to.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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