Activity for Adam Matan‭

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Edit	Post #40107	Initial revision	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	How to pick a trekking/hiking shoelaces? The laces of my Scarpa MAIN boot been worn and torn after a few years. Since the boots are still in very good shape, I'm looking for a new lace. What features should I be looking for in trekking/hiking lace? (more)	—	almost 11 years ago
Question	—	Caveats of dual (propane, liquid) fuel stoves My MSR Whisperlite has served me well for more than 10 years. It started leaking a few weeks ago, and I'm looking for a proper replacement. I've read some good reviews about dual fuel stoves (amazon.com, travellingtwo.com), which can work both on canister gas or liquid fuel. They seem like a great s... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Difference between Franz Josef and Fox glaciers I have just arrived to Franz Josef town, South Island, New Zealand. The main attractions here are the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Several local tour operators feature heli-hikes to both glaciers, combined with a few hours of guided glacier walking tour. Is there any difference between the glacier... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Kepler Track: Brod Bay to Iris Burn Hut in one day? My wife are around 30 years old. We are experienced trekkers (South America, Israel and Nepal), but in average-or-less physical shape - we're working in offices most of the time. We have booked three nights in the Kepler track. Unfortunately, Luxmore Hut was full, so we have a very long day between ... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Repairing a North Face Tent rain cover I have bought a North Face RoadRunner 3 tent 10 years ago. It is a great tent, and it served me well during a 9-month trip to South America. The problem is that the transparent part of the rain cover - the so-called "window" - has disintegrated, and now there is a nice hole instead of a window: ... (more)	—	almost 12 years ago
Question	—	Water-resistant shoes for Trekking in New Zealand My spouse and I are going for 3-weeks vacation on the southern island of New Zealand. We intend to go for one multi-day trek (the Kepler Track), and a few more day treks. Do we need water-resistant (e.g. Goretex) shoes for the trip? (more)	—	about 12 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the most efficient food to take a for a 12-15 day hiking trip? Rice. If you have fresh (or purified) water, an amazingly small amount of rice would suffice for 14 days. I've trekked the Cordillera Real for 12 days, and rice was the only reasonable option in terms of weight. A small set of spices - especially salt and pepper - dramatically improves its taste. I... (more)	—	almost 13 years ago