[GeoStL] Re: Another NGR Question...
- From: "Mike Griffin" <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:07:11 -0500
I wish I was going with ya.. We will have to plan a SLAGA BP Trip this Winter..
Bridget wanted me to mention that REI also has lifetime guarantee on all their
products..
Her email to me since she cannot post on the newsgroup from work...
You forgot to mention that at REI it has a LIFETIME guarantee. Instead of
paying $100 every 2-3 years, spend the money just once and have a nice backpack
forever.
You should post it.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Taylor
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 11:07 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Another NGR Question...
This labor day weekend is going to be a trial run for me. I want to hike
from Johnson Shut-ins, to a spot out of the restricted area, pitch camp there,
go get Proffit mountain Cache, return, back, or laze around. The Next day hike
to the shut ins, and spend there all day, go back to camp, and stay one more
night, then head back out.
I have already studied the topo map with the OT on it so have a general idea
of what to expect, but will get more detail when I get there.
Looking at the Topo Map, I may plan on a spot around N37* 33.600 W090*
48.600. It is just under 2 'as the crow flies' miles, and if they come up to
me and ask.... Hide myGPS and say Well it felt like 2 miles.
So I will not be carrying the gear too far. Then when I upgrade to a bigger
pack, where I can carry the tent, and another person goes it will be lighter on
them since it is a less comfortable pack.
Again this will be a trial run..... I was hoping tomake this Cache find 100,
but with me working so much, it will fall short of that.
I have hiked from Taum Sauk to the Devils Tollgate, as well as hiked out to
WIldcat mounatain,. So I am a a little familliar with the area.
Mike Griffin <griff@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Depending on how serious you are when it comes to a backpack will determine
how much you spend. If you get a cheap backpack, you will not be happy because
it is not designed to fit your body and makes it difficult to wear for any
length of time. You can find Camp Trails brand at Uncle Sams and Dunns. This is
a good low end pack. If you are just looking for a day pack, then Walmart is
your place.
I would suggest going to REI and getting measured for a pack. This will
determine your size and what features you might be looking for.
I bought a Shasta (made by Gregory) on e-Bay and paid around 200.00 for it.
It is a nice large pack, fits me and is very confortable.
I would also suggest going to http://www.gearfinder.com/ss.asp?FAM=Packs to
help you decide what you need in a pack and what the best pack is for the $$$
you are going to spend.
As far as the earlier questions.
Camping on the trail is just a primative camp along the way. I never have
fires on the trail. I use a backpacker stove (Whisperlite International) for
all my cooking needs. I always follow LNT principles (Leave No Trace). I don't
pitch a tent unless the weather is going to get bad. Then, you don't want to be
on the trail. You can find more on planning and packing helpful hints at
www.backpacker.com. This site is a wealth of information to the beginner as
well as the professional.
I plan on doing a few trips this fall and winter. I am thinking about the
Ozark Highlands Trail for a December trip. Let me know when you are planning on
doing the Taum Sauk portion of OT. I might be able to join you.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Taylor
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 9:47 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Another NGR Question...
OK I am a Cheep-O, and do most of my buying at wal-mart. I am having
probelms looking for a Camping Backpack. I seen it on Wal-mart.com, and looked
and looked around. Cant find it.
Yeah I know... I know.. Go to REI.... The idea is to save money.
My question is.... What is the Largest Wal-Mart in the St Louis Area?
Or is there another spot I can get a camping backpack for under $100?
Joe Taylor
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