I am not sure that I can help with this one...but wanted to officially welcome you anyway.

We're not gear heads, but we do put in time on the trails--over 600 miles in the past four years. And we do it with a collection of gear that is relatively light and relatively cheap. But we're not extreme...and we do err on the safe rather than sorry side.

You can get a complete list of our equipment on our website...and I'm happy to discuss any and all items on the list!
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Check our our website: http://www.backpackthesierra.com/

Or just read a good mystery novel set in the Sierra; https://www.amazon.com/Danger-Falling-Rocks-Paul-Wagner/dp/0984884963