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Trekking poles: Collapsed or fixed? I recently purchased some collapsible trekking poles (Komperdell Ridgehiker, made in Austria) and found them quite useful in terms of being able to extend or retract them slightly for going up and down hill when my knees are most strained with my 30-40 pound pack. A major issue with the design was t... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: Hemp socks and wicking properties and are there other textiles that can work? One option is of course polypropylene, it is hydrophobic (unlike most other materials used in clothing) and has a lower thermal conductivity than wool - this does not mean better insulation, but it is a safe bet it can perform fairly well over natural ... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |
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A: How to take care of steel crampons? What I believe was left out, is the occasional recoating of exposed steel surfaces with a Teflon coating such as Tuf Cloth or other suitable rust inhibitor. This will aid in protection when the original steel surface is exposed over time. Stainless steels (I will assume your material is a Cr/Mo allo... (more) |
— | almost 11 years ago |