Umnak76 t1_je3gg67 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 3:14 AM

Reply to My grandpas prayer book from WW2 by Hefty-Set5236

Imagine being a Jew fighting against the Nazis in Germany, this guy had balls. I would had enjoyed meeting him.

Umnak76 t1_ja1k4ik wrote on February 26, 2023 at 3:43 AM

Reply to Probably the first and likely the last time a Banana Republic item appears here... 1992 Toiletry Kit by phairphair

Yes, they were a BIFL company in the 90s. I had a belt that lasted 30 years before my wife made me get rid of it. Bought another from them and it is trash

Umnak76 t1_j1tbkby wrote on December 27, 2022 at 5:50 AM

Reply to Waterproof hiking boots by call7987

Buy a pair of Danner Mountain Lights. Mink oil will seal the seams and you can resole them for the rest of your backpacking life. I've had mine for 25 years.

Goretex or other membrane based waterproofing can take a lot longer to dry out if wet and the material will eventually fail. Remember, they are only waterproof to the top of the boot.