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BTTAndy
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
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Location: Hotel Yorba
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| I agree with Shan about the wet wipes. I keep a pack in the car and even pocket one for the hike just in case my coffee starts kickin' in. I have several other "musts". I plan on taking ear plugs with me to the Supai for when we get a river side spot. The rushing water sounds soothing except in the middle of the night. Its slightly annoying at that point. |
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TreeHugger
Joined: 02 Aug 2005
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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[quote]Consider taking a Women's gun safety course. Whether you decide that owning or carrying a gun isn't for you is fine, but in America not at least knowing the basics of gun safety is kind of like not knowing how to drive a car.
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Nah, thanks. I really have no interest whatsoever in anything "gun". I have backpacked and hiked in bear country, all over, and never felt the need or desire to carry a gun... I like it that way.
Another essential I bring is a bandana. So useful for so many things - to keep my hair back, wiping sweat, stopping bleeding, washing... |
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Iceaxe
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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Location: Local Bordello
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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TreeHugger wrote: I have backpacked and hiked in bear country, all over, and never felt the need or desire to carry a gun.
In bear country it is advisable to wear 'bear bells', to warn the bears away, as well as carrying bear spray made from hot peppers. It is also a good idea to keep your eyes open for bear sign, particularly their scat (poop), and to know how to tell the difference between black bear scat and grizzly scat -- black bear scat looks like human scat and is commonly full of seeds and berries. Grizzly scat is larger, full of bells, and smells like hot peppers... |
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Sombeech
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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Location: The Rubbish Bin
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote: Grizzly scat is larger, full of bells, and smells like hot peppers...
How does it taste? |
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Iceaxe
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
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Location: Local Bordello
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Sombeech wrote: How does it taste?
I'm not sure, you'll have to ask rockgremlin or accadacca..... :roflol: |
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Sombeech
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Iceaxe wrote: Sombeech wrote: How does it taste?
I'm not sure, you'll have to ask rockgremlin or accadacca..... :roflol:
Nice. :haha: |
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dbessee
Joined: 15 Dec 2005
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Location: Longmont, CO
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a believer in the .357 myself but it is heavy, I carry a Dan Wesson with the 6" full lug barrel because it is one of the most accurate guns I've evr shot.
One thing I haven't seen mentioned here yet is a candle lantern. I love mine and with the fire restrictions in CO over the past few years it's about as big a campfire as you're allowed :haha:
the bandana and camp shoes are high on my list too!
Don |
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Sombeech
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dbessee wrote: One thing I haven't seen mentioned here yet is a candle lantern. I love mine and with the fire restrictions in CO over the past few years it's about as big a campfire as you're allowed :haha:
Yeah, we've been dealing with some fire restrictions in the last few years, but they're letting up lately.
Until another boy scout brings fireworks.... like I did when I was that age. :oops:
But, I have never used a candle lantern. Do you have a pic of yours? |
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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I just looked at the Tracker at Sportsman's. I'm sold, now I just need to put the money aside....
$369 for a 7 shot, 3" .357 that weighs in at 2lbs unloaded...... :2thumbs: |
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dbessee
Joined: 15 Dec 2005
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Location: Longmont, CO
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Sombeech wrote:
But, I have never used a candle lantern. Do you have a pic of yours?
Nope. But I have a digital camera so I'll take one and post it up for 'ya.
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?memberId=12500226&productId=711
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dbessee
Joined: 15 Dec 2005
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Yep! That's what it looks like.
Mine's the REI knockoff but it looks and works the same. One nice feature is that the globe section slides down into the base section to protect the globe and reduce the size when packed. :smile:
Some of the winter campers here in CO actually use these to heat their tent/snow shelter. It's amazing how warm 35F feels when the wind chill outside is -20F. :cold:
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accadacca
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: On Your Screen
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| Huh? Never used one......great tips. Cheap too! :cool2: |
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lonepeakgeek
Joined: 27 Dec 2005
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Jerky. After a few days- all the carb-rich trail foods start to make me nauseous. Jerky is the fix- and it's on-the-trail auction value increases by the hour. |
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Okay so I've decided to compromise. I'm going to forgo the Tracker for now and buy this asap.
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=651SS&category=Revolver
And I ordered a new holster
http://www.kgproducts.com/HANDIBAGS.html
It has two straps, one over the shoulder and one around the waist. I'm stoked. |
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