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by brendan_z
Thu May 18, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: ULA Equipment Backpacks
Replies: 13
Views: 7841

Re: ULA Equipment Backpacks

I use both the ULA Circuit and the Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest. The ULA packs are really well put together. I prefer the external pockets on my Circuit. It is really easy to access water bottles without having to stop. The hip belt pockets are also better on the Circuit. When my girlfrien...
by brendan_z
Wed Mar 15, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2017 Edition
Replies: 14
Views: 18495

Re: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2017 Edition

PSA: 2017 REI dividends are now posted to your online account. 20% off coupons should follow before the end of March.
by brendan_z
Sat Feb 04, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Feedback Request - Late June 2017 Trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2617

Re: Itinerary Feedback Request - Late June 2017 Trip

Thanks for the input. We will heed the advice about the flies and pack the headnets and DEET. Per Ingo's advice, we are leaning toward adjusted option #1 to spend two nights at Moskey Basin. I'm sure I will have more questions before our trip. Thanks again!
by brendan_z
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:54 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Feedback Request - Late June 2017 Trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2617

Itinerary Feedback Request - Late June 2017 Trip

Hello all, I just discovered this forum and have found it extremely useful for planning a backpacking trip to the island. My girlfriend will be joining me and it will be her first extended backpacking trip. This will be the first trip to the island for both of us. We are both in our late 20s and fai...