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Ghost Users Size Question
I have a question about the Nunatak Ghost. At the shoulder/chest is there enough girth to wear an insulated jacket like a Skaha or Micropuff? 46" seems very narrow, as my JRB...
GoLite Ultra Quilt Review
Companion forum thread to:GoLite Ultra Quilt Review OK, but what about full size guys? What would the fit be like? How does it and its temperature rating compare to the Photon Designed...
Affluenza: Fact-Heavy Book Carries a Lightweight Message
Companion forum thread to:Affluenza: Fact-Heavy Book Carries a Lightweight Message TMS= Too Much ummm STUFF. I've seen it in so many ways. My wife and I were talking about the mortgage crisis...
Andy Skurka in Scotland
Just found out that Andy will be doing the 200mile TGO challenge over here in the UK,amazing,would really like to know what gear he is likely to use as the lightweight movement...
MLD zip and 20+ pounds???
As my Tahoe Rim Trail(trt) approaches I am trying to finalize gear choices. I ordered my Zip from Ron a week or two ago. I have no plans in switching out the...
Awesome Free Topo-Mapping Site
A friend of mine just released a link to his (free) topo-mapping site. It's amazing - you can zoom right in to USGS mapping data and get true 3D views. For more...
Recomendations for a newbie?
Hello, I recently got into backpacking and climbing the 14ers around Colorado, and am looking to branch out more this summer. My main complaint is my pack weight, so I come to...
Backcountry Cookfires: Overview and Techniques for Cooking Over an Open Flame
I will support anyone's environmental stance, no matter how radical or different from my own, if they walk the walk. Do not take the stance of no logging if you live in...
Backcountry Cookfires: Overview and Techniques for Cooking Over an Open Flame
Is there any chance you can take this entire Carbon argument out of the forum and beat each other up privately. "Is there any chance you can take this entire Carbon argument...
Backcountry Cookfires: Overview and Techniques for Cooking Over an Open Flame
Companion forum thread to:Backcountry Cookfires: Overview and Techniques for Cooking Over an Open Flame "- That wood is there is because trees constantly die and shed branches- it is a renewable resource....
Gear list 14 day hike, two resupplies
I just updated the gear list in my profile for my upcoming participation of the TGO Challenge 2008 (search in Google). It is definitely not the lightest gear list, but it is...
GossamerGear Mariposa
The GG Mariposa is one sweet pack. It's super light, has a frame (I got a bad back), and has room for the kitchen sink. I'm currently using it on my car-trip...
I Want A Vintage Backpack
I have a soft spot in my heart for vintage Karrimor packs. I still use my Karrimor packs from the late 1970s and 80s. They are very well made and well designed...
MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
I completed my secound tyvek ground cover / bivy this weekend. My basic concept is a tyvek ground cover with an attached tyvek cover to form a basic bivy. I will post...
WHITE BOX STOVE IMPROVED
Just thought I would mention that the White Box Stove as been improved. I recently changed the way that I seal the two sections of the stove together. Instead of using the...
Whistles
Has anyone tested whistles to see which ones can be heard the farthest away, and are still easy to blow ? I'd heard the tri-tone Fox40 carries significantly farther than a standard...
North Face 5.4oz waterproof w/hood
Has anyone had the chance to try out the new The North Face Men's Triumph Anorak Jacket (Spring 2008)? 5.4oz full waterproof with a hem cord and adjustable hood! I may order...
Why people gotta hate on the UL crowd?
The other place you can be flipped some grief is a high end bicycle shop. Cyclists can be notorius weight-weenies, and appear absolutely obese compared to anorexic racers. The same line of...
Quilt Question
I just recently purchased a UL180 quilt from the store here (heavy discount, decided to try it) I've used it a couple times and wanted to get some input from people who...
Climashield quilt thickness vs temperature
I see conflicting information on Climashield insulation values between thru-hiker.com and a BPL article ("Statement on Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings"). I want to make a 2-person quilt for a mid-September AT hike...
