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    Bear Canister Noob Question

    Which size bear can are you using? and how much food are you packing? Maybe the toiletries are too big? All of the ones I pack for Ashley and I take up the size of a dinner meal. Regarding what to do with the can, it depends on the areas you go. For example, I believe rangers still want you to...
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    Volt 75 or Aether 70?

    Is the Aether the AG one? Have seen the volt before and always thought it struggle to carry the BV500 sideways (how I pack it in my 65 atmos). Can you check out the pack in person w/ your bearcan?
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    Personal Locator Beacon Recommendations?

    Hopefully SPOT can help you with the issues you're having. Kind of shocked to see the battery is only lasting 2 to 2.5 hours :/ I'm currently using an InReach SE and connect to it using the smartphone app. May try the new mini as I mainly communicate through my smartphone (which acts as my gps...
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    PNW Road Trip

    Replying via phone so I'll add more when I get home but Three Sisters area in oregon is nice!
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    First Solo Jitters

    I would suggest heading out to the backcountry with more experienced people for the first few times. Gives you a chance to get your bearings. After that, you could start doing solo trips on relatively popular trails so you don't feel too alone out there. The benefit of going solo is you're...
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    TR SEKI 3-25-2018: A Short but Memorable Trip

    Hello all! Hope all has been going well. It's been awhile so I decided to catch up on some trip reports! As it was a relatively dry winter, my partner and I didn't really go out much this past season. With cabin fever creeping in, we decided we had to get out and away from the...
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    Anyone Done Under the Rim?

    Did the first part of it near bryce point in winter last year. Was pretty nice! When I did it in Spring a few years back, not many folks went past the second set of hoodoos http://www.highsierratopix.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=15666
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    Who uses a Buff?

    I usually pack one if it's winter or if it's going to be windy. Nice to sleep with it in the cold winter nights!
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    Surreal Sidestep Canyon

    Wow that place looks neat! Seems like a great playground for the kids! Thanks for sharing
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    Water Resistant Down Sleeping Bags?

    If you have any questions regarding feathered friends products, feel free to message me! I have quite a few of their bags and love em. Also have a few of the newer marmot bags too
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    New tent! New tent!

    That looks like a nice tent! It must be the heavier than others due to the including cat!
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    In Search of Snow in the Eastern Sierra

    Seeing how winter was going to end early (not sure it ever really started..), my friend and I decided to look for snow before it all melted. Seeing how Yosemite was looking dry and having gone to SEKI in the past week, we planned to check out the Eastern Sierra. With the NOAA data showing areas...
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    What is your sleeping bag lineup?

    I used to run a 3 bag line up: -5F 15F 30F The 15F is a Marmot Pinnacle which actually tested for 10F. Thought I'd use it a lot for shoulder season trips but ended up using my Marmot Phase 30F more since its so light. If its going to be a particular cold night, then I usually bring a light down...
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    Theodore Solomon Trail

    There is a facebook group dedicated to this trail. Has good info on it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSTHikers/?ref=group_browse_new
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    Winter in the desert

    I've used both WM and FF bags and love em. If I had to pick, I like the FF hoods better than the WM hood. The way they shaped the top part of it allows me to not have to cinch down so tight to keep warm. That being said, you can't go wrong with either.
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    Zion West Rim Trail in winter

    I did it in snow back in ...2015? Like the others are saying, there are areas going up that can be sketchy when there's ice/snow. I brought crampons along for my trip. Also did the East Rim in snow. That's a nice one if you make it up to Cable mountain! Didn't really need snowshoes though as...
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    Vandalism in Snow Canyon State Park

    That smokebomb cr*p is unbelievable
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    Hello From California!

    Hey Hey welcome to the forums fellow Californian! IF I had the time, I'd love to get into more offroading. It was definitely a blast riding an atv on the outskirts of grand teton!
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    So long, Barke Diem

    Wow! Looked like you guys had an awesome trip! Thanks for sharing
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    Sleeping pads for side sleepers

    Side sleeper too. Been using the Xtherm and loving it! If you don't need that warm of a pad, the 3 season version (Xlite) works too!
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