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  1. Scott Sweeney

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    I understand it's not the base weight but you will be carrying it. We carry two 2 liter bottles of water while we walk. What is a known daily weight we figure into the packs weight.
  2. Scott Sweeney

    Backpack is 2 kg too heavy TwT

    Remember to add weight of water.
  3. Scott Sweeney

    Sun Sleeves?

    I understand that being tighter won't facilitate the fabric breathing.
  4. Scott Sweeney

    Sun Sleeves?

    Is there a difference ? Wouldn't they be the same as long sleeves, at least you can roll them up?
  5. Scott Sweeney

    Rucksack flight bag

    I never check my pack, it goes with me.
  6. Scott Sweeney

    OK guys, what underwear?

    I've been pleased with Quick dri briefs from Exoficio or TravelSmith. I believe REI sells quick dry breads.
  7. Scott Sweeney

    What clothes to wear at night?

    Iwe always seem to walk in spring or fall so Silk long johns are with us. Light on weight and little to nothing space in pack.
  8. Scott Sweeney

    Say No! to rubber tips on your poles.

    I think you have it reversed, you use the rubber tips to protect the graphite tip on hard surfaces. And the rubber tips removed on softer terrains. The metal tips can slide on concrete, stone or asphalt surfaces.
  9. Scott Sweeney

    Trekking poles, and testing foot wear

    The strap on the underside of your wrist also allows a walker to have to grip harder. The strap is an important part of the gripping.
  10. Scott Sweeney

    Seized pack zips

    Star brite snap and zipper lubricant. Available at Target and Walmart.
  11. Scott Sweeney

    Sleeping bag question

    Are you a side sleeper? I generally have one arm in one arm out out.I more than not also sleep with a long sleeve shirt. I guess it's the individual.
  12. Scott Sweeney

    Name on all my stuff?

    If your in Kindergarten. :-). But no.
  13. Scott Sweeney

    What experience have people had with waterproof socks?

    And if the sock is waterproof then your feet can't breathe won't your feet also sweat? Sounds like you're trying to avoid one problem while causing another.
  14. Scott Sweeney

    Packing list : How to keep your feet dry in case of Heavy rain - A Cheap and light weight hack

    Not a good idea, maybe when you were little playing in the snow. Your feet will sweat and move inside the shoe causing a blister and stink. Your boots will however be soaked and in need of news papers to attempt drying them over night. Wet feet is inevitable if it rains and you wear poncho or...
  15. Scott Sweeney

    sock cleaning

  16. Scott Sweeney

    sock cleaning

    You don't really put enough on the cause of problem in the socks. Also your feet are going to absorb some of the Vaseline. We cut off a piece from a bar of Fels-Naptha when that's gone we just turned the bar soap.
  17. Scott Sweeney

    WIFI

    It is amazing just how many Wi-Fi passwords I have in my phone. Walk into a town or village and my phone remembers the different places I've been."WeeFee" is every where in Spain.
  18. Scott Sweeney

    Show me your winter footwear, boots and socks.

    My Oboz like the winter and summer and I don't change sock weights.
  19. Scott Sweeney

    Ex Officio vs Smartwool underwear?

    Ex officio for these bunns. Travel Smith is also a good source.
  20. Scott Sweeney

    Maps.me

    You should be able to map your route from beginning to end.

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