My statement that "nylon is stronger than polyester" may be misleading, or at least oversimplified. There are different ways of measuring fabric strength: tensile strength, tear strength, burst strength, and more. Also strength when wet, wh
Some follow-on comments after a mid-fall 5-day trip. Camped at a ginger ale-colored meadow lake that noticeably slowed flow, and a clear-water backflush sped it up nicely. The best indication it's slowing is difficulty clearing air from the lines and
I don't have time to check your video, but here, on the home page of this site, is an excellent 27-pound, 7 day gear list. My own gear list was modeled from this list. This is a three-season list which has worked well for me in the high Rockies a
No. we didn't do much hiking there. But thanks to my long history in the wine business we got invited on a spectacular trip to visit Southern Africa, from Capetown to Kruger Park, with stops in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as well. it wa
I decided it was worth carrying an extra pound of tent to be able to bring in my pack. First off I had a pack that cost over $500 a long time ago. Secondly This keeps the pack, straps and contents dryer and makes it easy to reach anything in your pac
