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Sandwich Dome, Jennings Peak

Philip at Noon Peak Viewpoint (2,976 ft), Sandwich Range Wilderness I've had my sights on climbing Sandwich Dome (also called Sandwich Mountain) for over a year, but been thwarted from hiking it at least twice due to poor weather conditions. This past …

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Gossamer Gear LT 4 Carbon Fiber Hiking Poles

Gossamer Gear LT4 Carbon Fiber Tekking Poles (right)

Gossamer Gear’s LT 4 Carbon Fiber trekking poles are adjustable length carbon fiber poles. They’re unlike most commercial trekking poles because they’re so lightweight, just 6.8 oz / pair, and they don’t have hand straps. They are adjustable to 140 cm in length (longer …

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Rain Shell Chest Pockets

EMS Helix Hard Shell Jacket

Napoleon Chest Pockets When it comes to hard shell jackets for backpacking, you really want to buy a rain jacket that has napoleon chest pockets aligned along your sternum instead of side pockets. Waist level side pockets are completely worthless because they’re …

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MYOG: Caldera Cone Cozies

These instructions were contributed by regular sectionhiker.com reader Ken “Drip Dry” Holder. The cozies were co-developed by Ken and Lee “Revlee” Fields, shown above. A Cozy System for Freezer Bag Cooking My hiking buddy (Revlee) and I went through about 5 renditions …

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