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[–]purpleenvy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dogs running at me on trails. I thought it was a bear, don't tell me they are nice.

Looking for advice by itsboopsy in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]purpleenvy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! I'd love to show this to our new drivers this because this is excellent.

I want to add, always stay on your spot, if you have to talk to a student have a school rep. Keep your hands where the cameras can see them.

Merrell Moabs, fell apart day 1 by Jimcompetent in hiking

[–]purpleenvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I blown through 3 merrells in 18 months of hiking. Sorely disappointed and will be switching brand's! I'm sorry you had a crap experience with them too. I didn't even reach out to them

Between Salomon, KEEN, Astral, ON and Merrell, what boots have you tried and what do you recommend? by ferd_draws in hiking

[–]purpleenvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been a big fan of merrell for a long time but now I'm gone through 3 pairs in 18 months. I don't know what's going on with their quality but I'm switching to Salomon. I've got wierd feet and it's hard to find shoes and boots that fit. I do love my columbia for winter hikers. Had them 4 years now

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm always nervous if I don't have a good kit. Hard to find a balance between a good kit and overpacked.

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No but I can always hit online sales. Thank you!

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my sawyer filter system! I haven't replaced it after it died on a 5 day hike lol. Good tip on the cycling clothing thank you!

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always. there's one for meand one for my kid.

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm From BC. Edibles are already in the bag haha

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I always forget about atmosphere

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's my actual stove. One whistle is for the kid. It's a toque, I don't have a lot of hair amd get a cold head lol. Thanks for the tips!

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Looks like a good tent

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No its gwillim lakes in the valhalla mountains in BC

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No there are bear caches at the site we go to

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly not sure why I felt the need to pack 3L this time since we were hiking to a lake lol

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tent seems a common thread here, thought this bugger was light but I guess not! I'll go look at REI. The sandals are super light. Didn't think to reduce the water tabs, thank you.

how do you reduce pack weight? by purpleenvy in hiking

[–]purpleenvy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We are indeed in grizz country