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rosaleen43 | 1 Sep 2003 02:17
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Re: flying with gear

Bill-

I see you already have some good advice coming your way.  Here is my take and 
experiences.

I have taken several packs through airports.  When not STUFFED, my Moonbow 
Gearskin, Kelty Flight, and Gregory G Pack have each fit in the overhead 
compartments.  For those packs with detachable pockets and lids, I took them off.  I 
also have packed my backpacks into rolling duffle bags for checked baggage.  
You have to determine if you are up for waiting for the checked stuff to come 
through and whether you want to risk lost luggage.  It happens sometimes.

I took a homemade alcohol stove in my checked baggage without incident last 
June.  When I flew and had my Brasslite Duo, I was a bit concerned that some 
inspector might get overzealous and confiscate it, and, so mailed it. The 
homemade one I could make easily enough at a destination. The Duo, not.  I watched a 
security guy pretty much take apart my husband's archery tackle case a couple 
of weeks ago.  At least in Providence, when they take traveler's checked bags 
apart, they are doing it in plain sight, and one at a time.  Hubby was able 
to ask the guy to repack in specific configuration so things were not damaged 
or lost.  If the guys are behind concealment, who knows what will happen?  I 
almost had a belt confiscated on another trip.  You may have seen women's belts 
that look like some sort of bungie get up with a sort of metal hook and a loop 
for back closure.  That belt got both of us a close up look and thorough 
search.  And I thought I was traveling smart by placing rings, watches, necklaces, 
belts, etc., into a bag instead of wearing them!  Oh, well!

I found an easy and cheap mailer for my stove.  Cut a "door" in the side of a 
2 liter soda bottle and pack your stove into it.  You may want to slip in a 
piece of cardboard above and below the stove to help make the wall more ridged.
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Mappicus | 1 Sep 2003 02:35

Re: WAAS and GPS Test, WAAS adds nothing.

On your sister's GPS did you also change the power mode from "Battery 
Saver" to Normal?  On my eTrex Legend you also need to do that to get 
any effect from turned WAAS on.  It seems like an non-obvious 
requirement, but it is documented in the manual.

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<backpacking@...> wrote:
> I got a chance to try a GPS that was WAAS enabled alongside my old 
> yellow eTREX.
> My sister got a blue etrex and we turned on the waas enableing and 
used 
> both side
> by side as we drove from Seattle to eastern washington and back. I 
could 
> detect no
> difference in accuracy in location or elevation even when next to 
Boeing 
> or SeaTac.
> Both gave accuracy around 20 feet.
> 
> Summation- it is not worth any extra money for WAAS in a GPS.
> 
> DO

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rosaleen43 | 1 Sep 2003 02:08
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Re:first posting/first trip

Alan-

It sounds like you made some good moves.  My first BP wth my kids was back in 
to old heavy weight Scout-influenced days.  I'm sure glad those days are 
behind me.

I'm in the suburban Boston area, and spent a good bit of time on the Midstate 
Trail this week.  As far as that trail goes, so far I'm thinking the places 
best for kids are where the trail passes through the state prks and forests.  I 
lost the trail several times and was slowed down by dense ovegrowth, except 
in state maintained areas.

Check out the Midstate Trail for a central MA path, or the 
Metacomet-Monadnock for the Pioneer Valley.  I found a trail guide that lists most of the trails 
in MA and RI at EMS.  E-mail me directly, if you like, and I will look up 
trails near you.

Cheers!

Rosaleen
We may want to hook up in the future for a hike, or at least to plant 
vehicles, maybe trading keys when our paths cross.  

> 
>   From: Alan Hershon <abhershon@...>
> Subject: first posting/first trip
> 
> I have been reading the advice and experience of this group and 
> backpackinglight for the past couple of  months or so and thank all of you for helping me 
> to make product decisions and plan a trip. I recently spent three days with
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rosaleen43 | 1 Sep 2003 02:18
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Re:Re: Andy/Osprey Aether 45

And a great job you did at that!

WHAT A GUY!!

8-)

R

> 
>   From: "Andy Mytys" <amytys@...>
> Subject: Re: Andy/Osprey Aether 45
> 
> --- In BackpackingLight@..., rosaleen43 <at> a... wrote:
> >Andy, Andy, Andy!
> >
> >You have left yourself SO wide open to remarks about having your
> >head up your %%%!
> 
> 
> Someone told me it was Jerry's birthday so I thought I'd give him a 
> present by leaving the door WIDE OPEN   :)
> 
> 
> 

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dave_o_1999 | 1 Sep 2003 04:50

Re: non-stick re-coat spray

Well, I am serious about it, but I don't know if it'd be worth 
sending that little pan all the way out to Oregon (I'm in GA).  I 
thought I'd do it myself, if I could, and see what happens.  I've 
almost got so much stuff (accumulated over about 15 years) that I 
could use it as my everyday tableware :-).  Thanks for the tip, 
though.  I didn't know people did that, but it does make sense.

Thanks again :-)

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rosaleen43 | 1 Sep 2003 02:08
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Re: non-stick pan re-coating spray

Dave-

I used some of the spray to try to repair/recoat an electric skillet many 
years ago.  I don't actually remember the outcome, but the spray should have been 
reformulated by now, anyway.

For myself. I would not bother with the spray on an old mess kit.  I expect 
some serious prep would have to be done to the metal to get any decent 
adherence, and the thin aluminum tends to release coatings very easily.  Well, at 
least in the early days of teflon coated light pans they did.  My experiences were 
unsatisfactory enough that I avoid coatings now.

Cheers!

R

> 
>   From: "dave_o_1999" <david0@...>
> Subject: non-stick pan re-coating spray
> 
> Has anybody ever tried using any of that non-stick recoating spray to 
> turn a "stick" pan into a "non-stick" pan?  I was wondering how that 
> stuff might work on one of those aluminum Boy Scout-type mess kits--
> you know, the ones with the frying pan, bowl, and pot, along with a 
> plastic or aluminum cup.  I have one that's over 25 years old, and 
> wouldn't mind experimenting with it--a new one's only about $5-6 at 
> WalMart.
> 
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James R Bennett | 1 Sep 2003 07:51
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flying w/ gear options -updated post from prior member request

Ok, so after an extensive search (a sponsor link on my web site) I found an
article discussing options for stove fuel etc for traveling.  It's worded much
better than my previous post and thought others may want to check it out.

www.thru-hiker.com/articles.asp?subcat=2&cid=50

this is a purely unsolicited email and is being sent simply to help fellow
hikers, if you want more info, go to New Hampshire in a month,  ALDHA promises
to be big this year.
-han

 -- Long Distance Hiker:   www.msu.edu/~benne129

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Scott D. | 1 Sep 2003 04:17
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Did somebody win a Brasslite stove today?

Hi,

I was just wondering of somebody on our list won a new Brasslite stove today?

Rook

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cmcrooker | 1 Sep 2003 05:43
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Re: Colorado Trip Report

I was thinking of driving to Durango, then taking the narrow gauge 
rr to Silverton.  Looking at the elevation change, I'm starting to 
think about going in the other direction.  I'd usually rather go 
uphill than down (easier on my  knees).  There is quite a climb out 
of Durango.  This would have the added benefit of giving me time to 
acclimate.  Any thoughts?  That is segments 25-28, 72 miles.
Carol

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> --- In BackpackingLight@..., "cmcrooker" > 
> > Anyone have a recommendation on when, historically, is the best
> > time to backpack the southern part of the CT (Silverton to 
Durango 
> > approximately)?
> 
> I've always liked the end of June... say planning with a grand 
> finish around the weekend of the Fouth of July (taking advantage 
of 
> that extra day off w/pay so-as not to use too much vacation time).
> 
> At any rate, this will get you a start date during the end of 
June.  
> There will still be snow in the passes, but most of the trail will 
> be clear.  A good mix for me.  I get the ambiance of the snow, 
> without having to deal with the technical issues and gear weight 
of 
> real snow traversing.
> 
> The other plus is that the bugs area still not out at this time.
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James R Bennett | 1 Sep 2003 07:11
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Re: Re:first posting/first trip

Alan,
    I'm from MA (somerville), hiked the AT & own a couple of G4s, now work for
the boy scouts.

    Your 60 lb 8 year old is certainly in the average/above average ability
group.  For 1st class BSA advancement (11 year olds) they have to go on a 5
mile hike.  This usually takes my 1st year scouts an average of 2 hours to
complete.
    It's all in the attention span, how hydrated they are, weather &
motivation.  If it's a 5 mile hike to a lake on a hot day and they carry
nothign but camelbaks, then they can do it in just over an hour on easy
terrain.  If it's a 5 mile hike around the camp & they have to wash dishes
when they return, it'll take 3 hours...
    Definitely have your boy carry something so he can feel useful & like dad
but also to train him for when you'll do extended trips or when he needs to
carry you:)
   The AT in MA (berkshires) is nice, never far from towns & Greylockn about
tree line.  I wouldn't take a child to S. ME, but the the Northern section can
be a great trip if you want a bit of a challenge and have the time for a longer
trip.
    take plenty of pictures, han
 can
be a great finish point, but it can also be quite swampy & buggy, try to stay
above 1000 feet.   CT is quite flat, easy terrain -great for kids probably.
VT is a bit more rugged, but very pretty.  NH would be a bit much when about > >
Alan- >
> It sounds like you made some good moves.  My first BP wth my kids was back in

> to old heavy weight Scout-influenced days.  I'm sure glad those days are
> behind me.
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