It really is the best ... View more

I guess that makes sense. 🙂 ... View more

I'm hoping with time I will get less freaked out about not having enough water and I'll be able to pack less. I frequently start with 5 liters on a weekend trip, albeit, I do drink/cook it all. ... View more

This kind of thing always makes me think of the Mary Oliver poem "How I go to the Woods"   Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone, with not a single friend, for they are all smilers and talkers and therefore unsuitable. I don’t really want to be witnessed talking to the catbirds or hugging the old black oak tree. I have my way of praying, as you no doubt have yours. Besides, when I am alone I can become invisible. I can sit on the top of a dune as motionless as an uprise of weeds, until the foxes run by unconcerned. I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much. ... View more

Ohhh, do you have a picture of what you are talking about. I want to be able to backflush on trail! ... View more

I am just light on everything else so I can muscle all the water I drink. I'm ashamed to say I often start with 5 liters, even when there is a refill point.  ... View more

I have one that is basically a roll top dry bag that has a 1 inch "down" part. Great concept but loses air. The REI one is a bit bulky/heavy for UL hiking, but I have shaved enough weight off of my pack, sleeping bag, and other gear that I decided it was worth it.  ... View more

That's cool and all, but I only stopped in for the stickers. I normally just buy everything I need on their website. It was still a really rad store though, don't get me wrong.  ... View more