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What kind of scale do you use for weighing gear
I have been displeased with the performance of my kitchen scale for weighing my gear. It is not sensitive enough, and the plate is rather small for holding much. Anyone want to...
By The Numbers: What's the Best Base Layer Fabric? Wool vs. Alpaca vs. Polyester
Then there are a few things the article and discussion leave me wondering. Well, a lot of things actually, but three which haven’t been mentioned are probably most relevant to the article...
Best material for tieout reinforcements and what bonding agent w/ .68 camo DCF?
I've never made a tarp out of DCF, only groundsheets with DCF11. The water retention of silnylon is finally getting to me, especially here in the more humid and wetter east. I...
Ascent of Matterhorn Peak
Just got back from a 4-day trip with my brother and his son to scale Matterhorn Peak, the northernmost high peak (12,285') in the Sierra Nevada. Matterhorn Peak sits on the border...
200D NorthPak "pack fabric" experience?
In the middle of a new pack project. Got the thing mostly designed, but I'm trying to figure out what the best body material might be. X-pac VX21 from RBTR was my...
Why it’s best not to rely on cellphone navigation when hiking
It’s not an either/or. You’re always safer with both if you know how to use both. If you are going to take a phone anyway, you might as well have the navigation...
Tent Shopping
P.S. Wanted to post a photo illustrating the above, but the edit was timed out. So here it is: (the scale is 1"= 1' and the "Girl on the Beach" doll from...
Episode 21 | Backcountry Coffee
Companion forum thread to: Episode 21 | Backcountry CoffeeCoffee. What makes a good cup, what makes a bad cup, and what are the best ways to java yourself in the backcountry? All...
DCF Seam Strength Test
I'm starting to design a tent and have been thinking about the best seam type to join the panels. I did a little test of a couple of different types and the...
Tarptent ProTrail Li... Hmmm
The rear pole is 24 in. , 2 section, shock corded. Weighs only 29 grams on my scale. Thanks for your comments Erica, I really appreciate them and can't wait to see...
Best pack for a larger load
I'm looking for a pack specifically for a Philmont Trek this summer. Â 11 days on the trail, with two resupplies. Â We may have some dry camps due to general drought conditions. Â Our...
NB Leadville discontinued...whats the next best option?
NB Rep told me they've discontinued the Leadville. He pointed me to the Hierro which do not fit anything like the Leadville. Nearly every other shoe I've tried on, including Saucony Peregrine,...
Best Hiking Pants (American Made preferred)
Maybe try Rivendell's MUSA pants. They're geared towards cycling, but should be good for hiking too. https://www.rivbike.com/products/musa-pants Prana Zion is very comfortable, although I would hardly call the fabric “durable”. Very easy...
Linelocs instead of ladder locs for pack straps
I'm designing a pack which I hope to build next month. Well, Â designing in the sense that I am stealing the best ideas from other packs lve owned. Or seen. So I...
Old-timey, sentimental/nostalgic gear?
See next Prompted by the thread on gear that could be called art... Do most of us have something that we bring along that isn’t really the best or lightest option but...
Bear canisters are silly--at least I think so
Tom K already made some really good suggestions along the lines of best practices if you're going to go with the low odor/sleep with food route/method. Such as no cook, low odor...
Full Outfit from Patagonia, L.L. Bean, Darn Tough, and Outdoor Research
Was about to pull the trigger on a lot of Arc'Teryx clothing, when after doing some research found that their customer service was decent at best, and spotty to non existent at...
Review: Simms Bugstopper Hoody
Simms Bugstopper Hoody $65 7oz (spec), 9oz size L on my scale. This review of the Simms Bugstopper Hoody is after one continuous week of summer hiking in the Sierra Nevada. Most...
The Dogplex
So I've been pondering a new tent design recently. I like the simplicity of the mid I've been using but it's not really the best usable-space-to-weight ratio, and a tent like the...
Zpacks, the end of my love affair
I have owned, used, and loved Zpacks gear for years. My trusty Hexamid Twin is my favorite shelter. I think their poncho/groundsheet is brilliant and the best poncho out there, never mind...
