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More JMT Gear~Backpack, Tent, Sleeping Bag & Pad

In hiking the JMT, my pack weight was a bit more than normal. One of the reasons was due to the extra weight of the Bear Canister. I’ll talk more of that in another post. Early on our trip, the weather was cold in the mornings, so we needed to carry a bit more clothing …

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Survival necklace accessory

The Survival Chokeez™ Necklaces are being received pretty well. I’ve received lots of good feedback on them, & appreciate the support. Thanks to all of you! Later this week, some new camo colors of paracord will be arriving, so more pics will be up soon. Also, I’m hoping that by next week, possibly even the …

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JMT gear~Shoes

Before setting out on my JMT summer thru-hike, some of my gear needed replacing. I’d previously thought that my Merrell Continuum shoes would be fine, but upon closer inspection, the insole on one of the shoes had opened up where the uppers meet the sole. I think my last AT section put them through a …

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Sept 9, 2009 Trimpi Shelter

Morning after tenting out from Trimpi Shelter. Didn’t know it then, but it would be a short 10.6 mi day. I was caught in a thunder/lightning storm, with some hail thrown in for good measure. I’d end up at Partnership Shelter for another shower, woohoo! The solar shower in the shelter was just enough to warm me up, as the temps dropped with the passing storm.