Gear

Notes from the Basement

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Could trip leaders note that there is not an unlimited supply of small flys to hand out for trips. If you have a big group, please request big flies. I know we all like to save weight in our packs but it’s a limited supply! If it’s a busy week, eg before a long weekend … Read more

Care of Tents/Flies

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From Marie Henderson – Gear Custodian These are useful, and sometimes critical, shelters. Like all gear they can take a bit of a battering. They do better when used the right way and shown some respect. So it seemed a good topic to review. A double skin tent is one like the club alpine tents … Read more

Weight Watching

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With the holidays fast approaching some of us are planning longer trips. Such trips are always more enjoyable if you are not overburdened from carrying too much stuff.  I have never heard anyone complain that their pack is too light. Consider some of these ideas and you may be able to save your legs and … Read more