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Himalayan High: gear for the trek {Gadling}
Jul 4th 2010 8:13AM You might find my video of what trekking gear I took on my first trip to Nepal:
http://blog.tylerbell.net/2008/05/21/trekking-in-nepal-episode-1-intro/
I'm actually in Nepal now and recently completed 2 treks in the Annapurnas.
I have to say, in all politeness, this post is quite general and not quite helpful if you posses any common sense (I should really take hiking shoes to the Himalayas?)
Let me expound regarding sleeping bags. You don't need 4-season or even 3-season bags. I only trek with a sleeping bag liner. Sleeping bags are one of the bulkiest things you'll carry. The weather you'll encounter from start to finish may go from sub-tropical heat to alpine snow. A light-weight silk liner adds about 20 degrees of temp to any bag, or acts as a barrier should you (only) use the numerous blankets available at all Tea Houses in Nepal.
I'd also like to see more info on what gear is available in Nepal (everything), the general price points (its cheaper to get in Nepal), and how to navigate quality (falsely branded gear). Or what gear is better to bring with you to ensure a quality product (backpack, shoes).
Fake Canadians go home {Gadling}
Aug 30th 2009 5:20PM ok, this is doable as long as Canada retracts Nickelback.
Last Chance to Get to Greenland on the Cheap {Gadling}
Aug 29th 2009 6:51PM Your use of the word 'cheap' is a bit perplexing.
Win a copy of Snow Leopard from TUAW {TUAW.com}
Aug 28th 2009 5:27PM oh- OS X would have been panther
Win a copy of Snow Leopard from TUAW {TUAW.com}
Aug 28th 2009 5:25PM pretty young my family had an original Macintosh, prob version 1.0 or 2.0 was my first. Still remember some of the old games!
Talking Travel with Pico Iyer and a book give-away {Gadling}
Mar 25th 2009 3:25AM Nepal makes me wish I could capture its essence on paper.
I recently listened to the Dalai Lama lecture in Sarnath, India:
http://blog.tylerbell.net/2009/01/15/the-dalai-lama-in-sarnath/
Gadling giveaway: Me No Speak guides {Gadling}
Mar 25th 2009 3:19AM Japan
Forgot your tent? Rent a yurt {Gadling}
Nov 19th 2008 12:25PM Glad to see this form of acomodation thriving. I just spent a month in Mongolia in these and they impressed me so much I will buy one in the future. Since it is most associated with Mongolia these days I wish it was referred to as a 'ger' though.
Deadly Everest Airplane Crash {Gadling}
Oct 25th 2008 3:27AM Very sorry to hear that, you can see my video of the flight here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYd7pbRHKPg
The best RV money can buy? Globecruiser Action Mobile {Gadling}
Oct 22nd 2008 6:35AM I like the UNICAT:
http://blog.tylerbell.net/2007/11/16/unicat-ultimate-rv/
