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Merino Sheeps Wool vs Alpaca Fiber--the show down, dun dun duh.
Now that were on the subject of wool, is it worth treating wool stuff with lanolin? "This is the first you've mentioned moisture management. Any more info on this? How much better...
Since winter is around the corner I'm gonna talk about skis
He is packing his skins away into a specially designed pocket in his lycra race suit. When I am not wearing my race suit, I either pack my skins into a similar...
Cooking trout over a wood fire?
I have a tiny emberlit wood stove that I use for cooking. The one issue is that it's highly variable. Some times it will flare up and then I will barely have...
Nepal trekking advice
Hey all, The place I work for has a perk where every 5 years they pay for you to travel anywhere in the world and take a month long vacation. My husband...
Katabatic Gear quilt attachment system - some thoughts and concerns *with pics*
Well, I got my Katabatic Alsek quilt in the mail a couple days ago. Surprisingly fast delivery. Overall I'm quite impressed with the quilt. The loft of the quilt is amazing for...
Solo Shelters
http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/jjchgo/lair1.jpg http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp83/jjchgo/lair.jpg hope this works. this was my first time setting it up so please forgive the not so perfect pitch but still not bad for the first time. sorry but i...
Getting realllly close....... Any feedback appreciated
Item: Item Detail: Weight (oz) Weight (lbs) Clothing Worn: 50.20 3.14 Shirt Synthetic Short Sleeves (red) 2 0.13 Pants Columbia Convertible Pants 10.8 0.68 Underwear Under Armour Boxer Briefs 2.9 0.18 Socks...
Ultra High Abrasion Resistant Fabric.
Hello, I think this community has significant experience when in MYOG, hence asking this question. I ride motorcycles in summer and struggle hard to find proper gear which is abrasion resistant, there...
Exped Synmat UL 7 felt "cool" under hips at 5-8 deg C
I have both and experienced feeling a bit cool on the syn mat. I found myself augmenting the mat with a 1/4" ccf pad on most trips and ultimately added the UL...
very lightweight (<150) merino short sleeve shirt
Hi, I currently use the stoic merino crew: http://www.backcountry.com/stoic-merino-crew-short-sleeve-mens which seems to be 150 weight (although I'm not 100% sure). It's great and very durable for the sort of backpacking I do....
Having trouble drilling Aluminum
I was given a sheet of 1/8" aluminum (don't know the make up) and I am using it for snow saws. The problem is when trying to drill the teeth for the...
Caldera Cone Under Glass
My idea worked out just right for the most part. The light conditions need some improvement. In the video you'll see the Caldera Cone for the Foster Keg sitting on a sheet...
Most Breathable Bivy?
So I'm loving the look of the new MLD Mini Trailstar, and I plan on ordering one. I also love camping in storms... I think I'm gonna pick one of these up...
Tips for Grayson Highlands with kids in early June?
Greetings all. I'm planning to take my two boys (ages 8 & 9) on a two night, 10-15 mile backpacking trip in the Grayson Highlands in Southwest Virginia in early June. Any...
Pack: durable hauler recommendations
I'm looking for a load hauler, mainly: *Abrasion resistant for scrambling/bushwhacking/canyoneering type stuff *Something that carries up to ~45/50 pounds and is about ~4600 cubic inches total *Not a McHale (I have...
Gopro Hero 3 vs. Sony HDR-AS10? Helmet Cam advice?
Hi. Can someone advise me on what helmet cam to get? I want to step-up to an HD helmet cam to upgrade from what I already use. It has to be rugged...
MYOG pack dimensions
So...after sewing my own tarp and completing a few minor customizations, I figured that the next inevitable step down the MYOG rabbit hole is to try my hand at a pack. I...
what are lightest synthetic base layers
Looking for recommendations on lightest synthetic base layers. So far, Terramar Silkweight, at just under 10 oz for tops+bottoms, seems about as good as it gets, but I wasn't crazy about the...
What am I doing wrong? Do you see something I
I've gotten a bit heavier for this season - about .025 ounces (not a typo, that's 25 thousandths of an ounce). I hung the hammock up (in the closet) for this season...
<1oz pocketknives
Are these 1oz. pocketknives (Victorinox Classic, Gerber LTS, etc..)really enough knife for hiking? Without getting caught up in the "what if" or "just in case" mentality do such small knives really cut...
