[pct-l] Sandals

[David Margavage]

Bob, I liked the tread and the toe protection, but... Last year on the TRT I
used a pair of Keens.  They were in pieces by the end - tread lugs peeled
off and stitching came apart. This was the second pair it happen to!


On 12/16/08, Bob Sartini <r.sartini at rcn.com> wrote:
>
> I like to hike in Sandals. I've used Bite hiking sandals but alas they are
> not made anymore. I used Keen H20's for a few hundred miles on the AT and
> was considering getting the Keen Arroyo's as they have better tread. Has
> anyone used them. I like everything about them but wonder how long they
> might last. I actually got maybe 1500 miles with the Bites. I where socks
> with them.
> "EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
>    ......Bamboo Bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Deems" <losthiker at sisqtel.net>
> To: "pct" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:42 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Sleeping Bag Repair
>
>
> > #45. A shocking trial of friendship!
> > I've had good luck with Rainy Pass Gear repair. Here is their website.
> > They
> > clean and repair. I have a Feathered Friends bag and they have cleaned
> > mine,
> > but I didn't see this option on Western Mountaineering's website. Rainy
> > Pass
> > should be able to help mend your down bag and friendship.
> > http://www.rainypass.com/
> > ~~~
> > A "friend" of mine borrowed my $300 Western Mountaineering sleeping bag
> > one
> > night without asking and slept too close to the fire. Upon returning it I
> > found three holes from embers burning through the outer skin. Not to
> > mention, he admitted to being intoxicated and urinating in my bag as
> well.
> > So, I am wondering if anyone has suggestions about the best way to go
> > about
> > repairing the holes, then washing the down bag. I know this sounds funny,
> > but it's true. Thanks everyone. - Shocker
> >
> >
> >
> >
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