Submitted by: Jay - Brunswick, GA
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I just went on a trip in Newfoundland to do the Long Range Traverse hike. We hiked 6 days in mud & rain. We have few thunderstorms at nights and strond winds. The Hubba Hubba tent performed very well. Just a little bit of water got inside, the strong winds didn't break anything. Don't forget to ty down the fly and use a under sheet though.
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Q.}
I have two questions about cramps: How can I avoid or prevent cramps just
above my knees, in my quads? And how can I stretch out cramps in that area?
Submitted by: Jay - Brunswick, GA
A.}
Cramps in thigh muscles (and other leg muscles) are most often caused by
dehydration. You might avoid them by...
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