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Beautiful country, looks like a perfect place to heal.

I had to take a close look because my first pole was a Home Depole, and I sometimes still use it. But no, that one is my hybrid version...

I've got a few. Directly behind me top to bottom. Mad River Independence, Dagger Sojourn, Woodstrip Chestnut Prospector copy...

The first Gore-tex rain jacket I ever had came from REI. It was relatively new to the market and I was hot-to-trot to use it. To...

Me too. I tried it for paddling in the early 80s and a couple of times since. It doesn't breathe all that well and eventually loses...

Working in SE Alaska with 150 inches of rain, we had to search for the right answer. I tried everything. I ended up with a wool union...

I believe that for minor rain days and maybe minimal use, a simple rain shell/pants are enough. Something with a good DWR on the...

like you, for winter camping and late fall/early spring my go-to is wool- Canadian forces cold weather or winter weight wool socks...

I've owned only 1 Goretex jacket, and I have to admit it was a beauty. An expensive beauty. It was worn strictly for family canoe...

Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I'm not a believer in Goretex as far as breathability. I've owned, and still own, high end Goretex...

I had a Gortex coat that I used for years. Recently, before a trip, I knew the coat was old, so I sprayed it with the recommended...

Oops, after looking at the NRS link, I had to double check my paddling top. Not NRS, it’s made by Kokatat, and it’s definitely paclite...

No face shield but I've been pretty happy with the Guidewear jackets from Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops. They're lightweight, waterproof...

Two and a half weeks ago, I broke or bruised my ribs – typical of my clumsiness. This morning I wanted to check on the healing progress...

I don't like it that the places I used to have to fly into for hours now have roads leading to them.