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SealSkinz
Anyone try these for hiking? Seems like they might be great for wet conditions or people with sweaty feet. My brother gets heal blisters and it's tough to get tape to stick...
Unmentionables-weight?
I'll mention the items I hike with that get laughs. Only when I hike or walk in snow boots do I favor using very old fashioned men's garter sock straps to keep...
SUL and UL: Seeking Converts
I plead guilty to being one of those on the "decision continuum," mentioned above. I am by no means SUL, but am working my way toward UL - depending, I suppose, on...
Trekking pole newbie questions what makes 1 better than another, solid/adjustable,why? Recommendations
Thanks for the help. Looking to buy a set of trekking poles but have never used a set and am completely clueless about them. Couldn't find much in the past if anyone...
Rain jackets and rain pants
I need some help choosing a rain jacket and rain pants. I am pretty sure I want to buy the Golite Virga jacket because it is lightweight and inexpensive. Has anyone used...
MLD Delays
I remember when the plans for the new MLD were first announced how excited I was that there was a plan to not only launch a new e-commerce website, but to also...
ULA Ohm
Skeptical, I loaded up this 18 oz beauty. Hammock, over- and underquilts, tarp, bushbuddy and pot, etc + 4 days food made it in! The extension collar accomodated the other 2 days...
Ultra Light High Comfort Mattress Pads
On my 9 day hike last year I did not get as good a sleep as I would like. The problem with a 4' sleeping pad is that to be comfortable, your...
cost efficient gear
I've searched for information on this subject in many places, and I hope I have not overlooked the resources here, but are there any specific suggestions of gear that is a lot...
Great UL Talk in Japan
Yesterday I had the opportunity to head into Tokyo (my home computer hard drive died...) and spend some time over at O.D Box, the outdoor store which promotes UL in Japan more...
DIY BB aka Gasified Wood Stove
Originally built the Mark's Pennywood wood stove and was pleased with it's performance. However the more I read about the secondary combustion concept the more I became interested in the BushBuddy design....
MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL's spotlight review here. The pack weighs 12 oz. on my digital...
Quilt Question(s)
I've started a quilt and am getting ready to sew the baffles and have a question. Should I hem up the ends of the no-seeum and then sew them in or just...
Ultralight Knives and Other Sharp Things
"A knifeless man is a lifeless man" -Old Nordic proverb Hey guys and gals. I'm new to the sight and this is my first forum post. Love the articles and discussions. Also,...
Ultralight Knives and Other Sharp Things
Companion forum thread to:Ultralight Knives and Other Sharp Things I eat the MONSTROUS weight of the Leatherman Micra today. I love that thing but in truth I would say I use the...
enjoying backpacking
I first decided to go light in order to enjoy backpacking more. I hated the burden of heavy loads that were unnecessary. In your journey toward going light, what single change made...
The Great Western Loop
Companion forum thread to Articles(s):Great Western Loop Portal Page - An entry point for all things related to this trek.Podcast: The Great Western Loop, Part 1 - OverviewPodcast: The Great Western Loop,...
Down Jacket Fit & Sizing Advice Needed
I just picked up a montbell UL inner down jacket (L). I got that to replace an XL montbell UL Alpine down jacket which was a bit overkill for my 3-season trips...
Golite Ion
So after a few months of various tests I feel it is now appropriate to give a fair review of the Golite Ion. I absolutely love it. As soon as I received...
Shelter Brain Storming Ideas ??
Since I still have quite a bit of Cuben Fiber Material left over, my next project is going to be a floorless shelter and I would LOVE to get anyone's opinion or...
