Recent content by jbreen

I believe they had issues testing this on people because it also gives garlic breath, making blind trials impossible. The other risks make garlic breath pale in comparison though.

It's not specific to snow, but is more of an all occasion quote. "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing." -- Ranulph Fiennes

I've been using Topo! since the 1990s, and over the years had downloaded many TPO files from National Geographic's Map Exchange website for the Catskillls. This week, I went to download the TPO files from Map Exchange again (new computer) and it turns out that Nat Geo took down the Map...

well, as long as you're going to make a day of it, I would heat seal any frayed or torn fabric before sewing. Otherwise, the thread may pull through.

Really. A trail to the UK's second highest peak is getting paved. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1292502/Next-theyll-want-lift-Everest-Mountaineers-fury-tarmac-path-Snowdon.html

I've had good luck with the Nixwax spray on, but if the garment is not too (over) used, you can run it through a hot dryer and that will restore the dwr properties.

I used that type of repair kit a few years ago and when it was new, the tube was hard. Heating it softened the glue. You apply the glue to the mat, lay on the patch, then put the pot of hot water on top for a minute. Still holding up for 7+ years.

I didn't know they made an adapter. I've been using a short piece (about 1 1/4") of 1/4" copper tubing jammed in the hose end.

Maybe if you cant the skis so the inner edge cuts more, they will keep tracking straight. That may also add enough resistance to slow them down.

I have a 650 fill EMS jacket I bought on clearance for $45 two years ago. While I wanted something in the range of 850 fill, the extra coin won out. I use it just as you describe. It packs down only to the size of two 1L Nalgenes, but in the shoulder seasons, I have the space in my pack.

looks like an open invitation to stubbed piggies.

is this where the old one burned down (above the horse watering barrel)?

I forgot a first aid kit. But then again, I have done that on occasion myself.

There was the time Bear found the way to the highway The important thing the kid took away from the "entertainment" is he believed could make it. Now that he's back home, maybe Bear will do the right thing and ring him up, and set him straight on the difference between entertainment and...

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2009/06/16/9811671-sun.html While I feel for his loss, I think he is deflecting responsibility.