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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...
Plastic water bottles: safe or not?
For the past few years (I think) there have been various reports pertaining to the health risks posed by using Nalgene bottles and, I assume, other plastic bottles. Although it's outside of...
10.1oz SUL quilt (made by Aaron)
This is the quilt Aaron made for me. The shell and lining is Momentum Ripstop and insulation is 2.5oz Climashield XP. Sit tight & savour the pics. looks great! and 10.1 oz!...
Ultralight shelter for two adults and two kids
Hey guys just finished a overnight bushwalk with the fam...If anyone is interested I might write up a trip report and post it on the trip report page. I'll like to clarify...
Korkers Torrent
So, in a never ending search for the most versatile fishing and hiking shoe I came across the following: http://korkers.com/product.php?recKey=6 I can't find the weight, so if you can please post it....
Nunatak ArcAT
Can anyone tell me (for sure) if this quilt is baffled or sew thru? Also, for anyone who has had Tom do custom work, if you add overfill on your order, will...
Back to the Future-oops-Super Ultra Light
Back to the Future - oops - Super Ultra Light (SUL) Threads about "real" Super Ultra Light Gear, SUL Gear Lists, SUL techniques etc. have diminished over the last couple of years...
Ray-Way Quilt
I'm thinking of making a Ray-Way quilts, but am wondering if down might be the way to go despite the extra trouble and expense... Can someone whose used the Ray-Way quilts and...
