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I wrap it on my pee bottle and use it to distinguish it from my water bottle and have it in case.

I have been a couple times to the Northern Lab coast. The problem is that only local Inuit are allowed to be the armed polar bear guards. No one else is allowed to be armed. There needs to be a change in this policy. A simple "need to carry a firearm" permit. Canada is very strict with...

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/mountaineering/everest-2013/Brawl-On-Everest-Ueli-Stecks-Story.html?page=5 in case you don't subscribe to The NewYawker...

Sad to see all this focus on used expediton stoves that are throughly cleaned and then the Boston Marathon bombing. Are our priorities maybe a bit skewed? I was glad to see the TSA say "oh on second thought no knives (even little ones) on carry-ons". Duh! A bit sad

15,000 feet Volcan San Jose Chile/Argentina border

Sierra Trading Post was bought out by TJMaxx. Now charging sales tax in NY! We'll see if they change. The previous owners used to back up their warranty with Jesus working in the wharehouse and I came to beleive it! They always were good with returns and solved any problem I ever had. I was a...

Saludos. Where in Patagonia are you going? I used to live in Chile.

I live on Eastern Long Island's North Fork (with deer and mice all around me) I work on Shelter Island (deer tick central) I have had Lyme and Babesiosis. After all is said and done... lets go hiking! When I backpacked in Glacier Nat Park there was a fatal grizzly attack, when I went to Paraguay...

NYS Licensed guides I have a friend who is a licensed NYS guide. Most of his clients are very nice cool people who do not have reliable friends to backpack with. So for a small fee they get a guy who has done the trail carries a first aid kit and emergency odds and ends and makes their trip...

Although a mere 56, I take my AARP discount, and look forward to any senior discount offered! Just don't let them see me on the trail with 45 lbs in the pack. Bible says: "Before gray haired ones, you shall rise up." I will race you to the top...

Julbo I use the non prescription Julbo Explorers. here's a link: http://www.opticsplanet.net/julbo-explorer-prescription-sunglasses.html and here is another link to a product I have no personal experience with: http://www.opticsplanet.net/julbo-around-excel-prescription-insert-goggles.html...

my take I have an EV3 which we use it with 2 persons. Gear and packs go in the far end from the door. Zippered floor opening is a waste. It would be better left out. We use it to sweep out snow tracked in. We have always cooked or melted snow just out side although this has always been in true...

Cliff Bars Clif bars need to be stuffed in an internal pocket on a winter day since they could break your teeth if it is cold. I wish Cliff bars would make a little less sweet line of product. Some times I get gagged out after a multi day trek with all the sweet stuff. My suggestion: Fried...

I could be wrong... I am 100% anti-campfire for the simple reason it makes a mess of the pot I have to stick in my backpack when I am done heating water. Plus when there is snow, where do you find "dry" wood. On the home energy issue: I started a photovoltaic (Solar electric) co-op to help...

I just bought a 2nd pair of G10 for my daughter. The best price I found was by going through this link (http://www.spadout.com/p/grivel-g10-crampon/) Moosejaw $102.81 with free shipping! A few weeks ago bought a pair from www.whittakermountaineering.com/ for $125.00 with shipping. The spadout...