EastCoastBastard

hey I have both the serratus Alpinelight and the Denali Pro and I love them both. But... The front pocket on the Denali with the little internal zipper to get into the main compartment really sucks. If the pack is packed full you can't get it to close ( at least I've had problems with it). I hardly ever use the sleeping bag pocket to access the inside. I have also have had problems with the zipper on the top lid I actually ripped the whole zipper out after only 3 months ( 3 months of hard use) . The pass-through ski pockets that allow you to still use the mesh side pockets are genius. It's super comfortable but very specific in it's usage. i.e only for long, technical trips. The Alpinelight is super light, comfy and simple. My big beef with this pack is that the compression straps are too short. Load this pack up to the limit and the lid won't fit. Thinking about putting a rope between the lid and the pack when the packs' loaded won't work. A nice thing is the ability to carry a shovel on the outside with their little kit. Bottom line is to decide what you're going to be using this pack for. For about the same price as the Denali ( and a little bit smaller) and a lot lighter, check out the Wild Things Andistina. I've heard excellent things about it. Hope this helps

I had a similar experience this summer. I was traveling to Vancouver via greyhound and for some reason the customs guy didn't like me . I had my passport, I even had a Student Visa for Canada ( I go to school in Montreal, but I'm American ) They rigorously questioned me, searched me ( they even went through the pages of the book I had with me to make sure nothing was hidden in there) , were incredibly rude. They threatened to not let me in and I asked why, seeing as I had proper forms of ID and official documentation allowing me to be in their country, and the reason he gave was "I can choose to admit whomever I want into my country" I am also a clean-cut white American college student. I bet that if I hadn't had that student visa they would have found some reason to keep me out. Only time I've ever really had a problem and I've crossed the border probably over 100 times. Some customs guys are assholes. I guess that's the only explanation

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Back to Brooklyn, then to Montreal. Want to buy the bike?

Help! I need to sell this bike! I'm moving and can't take it with me. Make me an offer!

Hey, My friend and I are going up the Emmonds on 8/12- 14 and need a ride back to tacoma, or a park-and ride . Possibly ride there and back. We will pay entrance fee and gas. PM , call (253) 720 4948 or e-mail pika382@hotmail.com We're willing to rope up with you too, lemme know! thanks Graham

Hey, sorry about the delay, I've been kinda busy. I sent you a PM too. Crank - Shimano STX RC Drivetrain- Shimano Mega 9 Shifters - Shimano Deore LX Profile Design DH riser bars The tires are Specialized Team Control SL's, size 26X1.9. The knobbies are pretty low profile. The rims are low-end Sun rims and are still true. Finally, the seat is a specialized body geometry sport seat. Techtro v-brakes, front fork is Rockshok Jett C. a very basic, elastomer (think pencil eraser) fork. There is no tunability, and I believe about 1.8 inches of travel. I'm not sure what size the frame is , but I'm 6' and there's quite a bit of room (3-4") in either direction on the seatpost. Later, hope you're still interested.

Hey I've got a '99 Raliegh M80 that I'd like to get rid of. it's a hardtail ( Rock Shox jetta in front) in pretty good condion, paid $500 , asking $250. Will also trade for a pair of BD Rages

Go for a Serratus www.serratus.ca awesome packs, bomber, comfy and cheap.

Hey Two carless people from Tacoma are looking to get a ride back to Tacoma from the Glacier Basin trailhead on August the 14th. We will pay gas PM or e-mail @ pika382@hotmail.com

Climbing magazine had a review of the Makalu about a year ago. I'd check out the Serratus Alpinelight @ www.mec.ca a really awesome pack, lightweight, bomber and cheap ( I bought mine for $175) plus you can remove the frame.

I've got a pair of BD Black Prophets and will ( money permitting) be upgrading to some Rages this fall ( I like that upper-shaft curve). I also like the DMM flys and the CM Axars.

Thanks, yeah I just looked at the pic and the route discription in the beckey book and thought it looked cool.

I found a blade to a Volie Shovel very close to Paradise yesterday, dropped it off at the Paradise ranger station

hey anybody have any beta on S. Twin Sister? Specifically the W. Ridge Thanks

I've used them and yeah, they're pretty nice tools. Reasonably light, nice balance

Hey I've got a $100 REI gift certificate that I don't want to use at REI because REI sucks. I'd like to sell it for cash ( I don't want to go through the hassle of buying something and then returning it for cash ) I live in Tacoma but can travel a reasonable distance. I give you the codes, you give me the cash, in person. pm me or e-mail. To give you an incentive, I'll sell it for $95

I've got a pair of the Ascents and, like a bunch of other people, think that the "sabreteeth" are not terribly useful. I actually had a "tooth" fall off and I didn't notice any difference between snowshoes. The lift things are nice

Welcome to the Ghetto? I'm from the Ghetto

Hey I'm looking for a used mtn.bike in decent condition in Tacoma. willing to pay up to $200. something like an old Specialized Hardrock would be ideal. PM if you've got something for me.

Hi newly arrived in Tacoma, need climbing partners, am more interested in moderate alpine stuff ( I-III/IV) than just cragging, though that can be okay too. No job as of yet, and no car, so I've got time to climb! Got all the gear PM me or e-mail @ pika382@hotmail.com

My friends and I were driving back from Mt. Washington , NH and saw a mother black bear and her cub come out of the forest and wander around the grassy patch between the forest and the road. The car behind us stopped and these morons got out to "get a closer look". We got out of there before we witnessed something horrible. When I was about 12, I was car camping with my family in the Catskills, NY and a black bear cub came wandering through the campground. Some dumbf-uck kids and their fathers decided to chase the cub out of the campground by throwing rocks and hitting it with sticks. I watched one kid go up and kick the bear. Suprisingly the cub just ambled off and these people thought they were the shit.