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Buzz THE OLYMPIAN | • Published May 15, 2009 COMMENTS (0) RECOMMEND (0) I am planning a number of long backpacking trips in the Cascades and Olympics, as well as climbs of PHOTOS Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier this summer. Recently, most of my old gear was stolen from my car. Can you recommend the best all-around light gear that is not too expensive but Real Estate Apartments Jobs Cars "My Teeth Are Now White" Read the trick, discovered by a mom, to turn her yellow teeth white! Learn more can hold up to the demands of the Pacific Northwest? – Michele, Portland What an awful drag: Seeing as I am a Pacific Northwest local, I know exactly Working Moms Can Win a $10,000 Scholarship what you need. Or at least, what I would need. And that refrain goes like this: DON'T Pay For White Teeth Learn the trick, discovered by a mom, to turn yellow teeth white w/under $10. Learn more Backpack: My favorite packs these days come from Osprey. 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Fit is foremost, so find a good boot-fitter and try on several. Medical Biller / Administrative Assistant Are You Snoring Yourself To Death? Stove: Well, there is the white gas vs. canister question. But I like MSR’s Whisperlite Internationale ($90) for overall ease of use and reliability. If you are solo camping, then go for the Jetboil’s Personal Cooking System ($100). Medical Technologist/ Medical Laboratory Tech Grays Harbor Community Hospital Daycare Teachers Nisqually Indian Tribe Wet-Weather Gear: This one depends on budget. If limited, Marmot PreCip Rain Jacket ($99) is hard to beat. If you can go for it, get REI’s Shuksan ($289), which has the most excellent eVent fabric. Men’s cut only, but for a rain jacket that’s OK. find To ask a question of the Gear Guy, you can find Douglas Gantenbein at www.outsidemag.com. COMMENTS Community Publishing Guidelines All Top Jobs » Ancient Secret Gives You Younger-looking Eyes You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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