Submitted by: Jay - Brunswick, GA
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Reviewed by: bootsontheground
Due to time constraints, after ordering Ray Jardines Quilt kit, I had my mother-in-law sew it up for me. My trial hike was a 25 miler on the Big Baldy-Indian Creek Loop northeast of Cascade Idaho. It was awesome!! Very comfortable, VERY warm, and VERY light. I never got the 3am sticky from sweat feeling that I get with sleeping bags. I would feel comfortable using this in freezing temps. (I am a warm sleeper anyway)
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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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