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My best friend, Paul came up with the idea of backpacking Catalina Island a couple of years ago, after a High Sierra trip backpacking he hatched the plan. The “Trans-Catalina trail” is approx. 51 miles in length (including the walk back to the closet shuttle boat at two harbors) and cuts through the length of the Island. [Lue lisää…]
I recently acquired camouflage suit for hunting and other applications. I have had them now for about 6 months and used them in hunting activities as well as general use during my regular assignments. The “Kaltio Camo jacket”: I have used this on two hunting trips so far, high elevations in mountainous areas of the United States above 10000 feet or 900 meters. [Lue lisää…]
What is the SPOT device? It is a hand held personal satellite signaling device. Carry it on your person and send signals to pre-designated people to update your location and situation. It is simple and relatively cheap. There are several types of services to choose from and plans available. The device sends a remote signal to a mark your exact location and a predetermined message via e-mail or text message to a maximum of ten different people. [Lue lisää…]
At age 52 and as of today 53, sadly, I consider every pound that goes in on my backpack. Approx. 1 year ago I purchased a new backpack for leisure use and extended trekking. I relegated my Military Large ‘ALICE” to hunting and rough country hard use trips. As I said this is for leisure, not military combat operations, and contracting / mercenary type applications. I hiked the Grand Canyon for a week recently, the Eastern Sierra, Kings Canyon and a little bit in Israel with it so far. [Lue lisää…]
My wife “Lisa” and I have backpacked, camped and traveled for many years together. My wife is not a fan of sleeping in the dirt anymore and prefers more creature comforts these days. [Lue lisää…]
Recently, I was looking for a cause to support and assist this year. I’m semi-retired and always looking for some good cause, adventure and challenge. I have done some things around the globe as a civilian unsupported and feel comfortable taking the plunge. I’ve ended up in my share of shit sandwiches but that’s part of the game. [Lue lisää…]