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I use a BD Raven Ultra 60cm axe, and this seem to be just fine for Me (I'm 6'3"). A buddy of mine claims this is too small for My height. Opinions seem to vary greatly on this. I'm just trying to get an idea of what lenght others might use vs their height. I'm not one to use My axe as a walking...

I just got My 60csx and I saw a sale for a 1gb Micro SD card for $15. My question is will the larger card slow down the unit in any way, I'm planning on loading it with all the maps for the Northeast. Kevin

I'm planning a trip there in late August, and was wondering if the old Woodruff Motel ever re-opened. Last summer it appeared to be under renovation, and I still don't see it listed in the Lake Placid area lodging finder. I plan to do UWJ, Armstrong and Gothics (and maybe Sawteeth if time and...

Anyone have a Personal Locator Beacon? I do alot of solo trips and I'm considering making the investment. It seems like the Terrafix 406 I/O GPS is the likely choice. Are there any yearly or monthly fees involved? Thanks Kevin

On all of My backpacking trips I have always had someone who stayed behind in camp while I ventured out on a day hike, and I never had to worry about My gear. On an upcoming trip, I will be totally solo and was wondering if leaving My gear in camp was wise. I thought of leaving My tent set up...

Maptech now offers an update to version 7.02 that will now allow you to install maps to your hardrive so you don't have to load the cd to view a map. I downloaded it for free, but i'm not sure if you need to be registered to do so (I am). Check out their site for more details. Maptech

I received an e-mail coupon for 30% off this weekend good through January 24th for use in-store only. I wanted to get Myself a Suunto X6HR, and none of the local (or even the not-so-local) stores had it in stock. I contacted EMS Customer Service about the problem, and they honored it at EMS.com...

I picked up a Mountain Light 0 Degree bag last week, and in testing it out I am finding that the zipper is constantly snagging. Their zippers are also opposite of all other brands, and being so, I can't mate it up with My MH Conduit SL Bivy. Anyone else have this problem? It is a good bag...

Happy New Year to all!! Let's hope it's a great year with lots of outdoor adventure. Once again, I'm working the Holiday today (darn New York City Transit), but I get to enjoy a day off tomorrow.

Anyone use a tent heater overnight while car camping? My wife would like to try winter camping with Me, and I want to start her out on a car camping trip and use a SportCat heater if it gets too cold (for her). My bags are 0 degree and My tent is a Mountain 25 by TNF, well ventilated.

I just received an upgrade offer for Terrain Navigator Pro 7.0. I currently use the regular Terrain Navigator, but the Pro version has alot more features. The offer is $99 for any region (usually $299). My question is, has anyone used the Pro 7.0, and are the extra features worth it. It seems it...

I need to purchase a pair of sunglasses for winter hiking and need some feedback on the subject. I looked at the Julbo Drus with the Spectron X6 lenses and the Julbo Micropore with the Alti Arc X8 lenses. Anyone have any experience with these (or others)? I'm leaning toward the Drus for the...

Anyone know if the main entrance of Minnewaska State Park is open? On My last visit in May it was closed due to bridge repair. Also, are all the trails open?