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Camping Backpacks

Interested in a backpack…

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Defintely go to the store and try ‘em on. go early when the store opens so you have plenty of help. Have clerk load up an external w/ weight you expect to carry, then try this weight in an internal. walk around with these loads.  try stepping over obstacles, bending [...]

tent question

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> Unfortunately Quest is out of business, so good luck. >       | > _D_A_|/_I_D_
What Quest out of business ? When did that happen ? My friend had his tent repaired by them 6 month ago. Did they just go under or what. I have one of [...]

The Best GPS

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Hi, I would like to buy an GPS. But what’s the best ? I am a hiker in intermediate desolate areas and I think a intermediate high tec GPS is enough for me. I am looking forward to your responses…. Alrik

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>Hi, >I would like to buy an [...]

Babies and mosquitos

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Hi all, My wife and I are going to be vacationing on the Olympic Penninsula with our two 18-month old kids in a couple weeks.  I’m wondering if anybody has any suggestions on how to help the kids deal with mosquitos.  I’m somewhat loathe to put any sort of high concentration [...]

Touring With Packs, Not Panniers- Why?

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>I’ve noticed that it is quite accepted to tour >with backpacks on mountain bikes.  I’ve ridden with a >heavily-laden daypack while commuting for a time, >and found it infinitely less comfortable than panniers. >You sweat, it throws your balance off, and there is much >more pressure on your shoulders. [...]

Who's cheapest? SFO to London

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> I would check Virgin Atlantic from LAX and checking into cheap travel > down there (Southwest or other airlines) or the train..
Although Southwest is cheap, in general, it’s not a great idea to fly Southwest to connecting flights.  The reason is that they do not have agreements with other [...]