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Neoair vs. Neoair All Season
For ye gear freaks who have actual experience with both, how do they compare? Is the five-ounce-heavier All Season model significantly warmer? Please share your feedback. From a real-world perspective... who knows....
Have you ever needed a SAW?
Just curious if anybody has ever found much use for a saw in the backcountry. I use one on every hike and canoe trip. For the woods that I frequent, and my...
Not sure which pack to buy?
So I currently use a huge Gregory pack that I have had since 2004 and I am interested in dropping some weight. I just replaced my shelter and now use a SMD...
Shared Gear for Family of Four (3 season, Australia)
I've been reading lots of posts here for awhile and spreadsheeting my ideas based on people's suggestions. I'd like to get some feedback before I go shopping. We have been doing days...
Shrinking Wool
This may be a dumb idea, but it wouldn't bethe first dumb idea I've had. I have these brand new merion wool unders that are too big for me. I tried to...
Is it ever worth it to carry a saw?
This only weighs a half an ounce. Kind of tempting, but im not sure how useful it would be. TOPS Pocket Size Survival Saw http://www.topsknives.com/product_info.php?products_id=89 People I camp with often bring larger...
One person tent - survival use
Almost all of my backpacking is with another person so a 2-3 person tent is used for such excursions. I'm looking to get a tent/tarp/tt to bring with me when I hike...
Exped synamat ul 7 vs neoair
Im a former neo user as well, exped is far more comfy for me. Just had a chance to do back to back testing in havasupai when my GF started complaining about...
Recommend a goo knife?
I would second that. I have the F1 and WM1, The F1 is swedish air force issue and the WM1 is smaller/lighter with almost as much strength and size. Not cheap, but...
24 Hours with the TrailLite Designs Bandoleer Pack
The following post is a combination gear review, gear list and trip report focused around the TrailLite Designs Bandoleer pack. Here is how it all played out. Being a husband and father...
Yosemite " Epic snow Trip" 2011
WOW!!! I don't even know where to start. Originally this trip had around 12-13 people going up to Dewey Point in Yosemite on 3/17-3/20/2011, as it got closer to the take off...
Friendly expertise on camping. Please READ!!
Man I missed the fun :( I thought that was spam at first, too. Chris Morgan... I'm laughing to what you might have said... "pole vault yourself to survial" ROFL. I'm guessing...
Roll-up stove
Not sure what number I am but count me in as well if you make these up. It's just so dang pretty.... Bravo! Count me in too. M I'd be more than...
Cheaper Raft Options
What is the cheapest raft that can handle Class II rapids? Alpacka rafts seem great, but $820 is pretty steep. I contacted Flyweight Deisgns and their raft can only handle Class I....
inexpensive handheld gps advice
im in need of advice on which handheld gps to buy i will use this unit for backpacking and to keep in my jeep to mark waypoints when quail hunting i have...
Making a knife
Hi there. this forum has already made me want to make my own tent and sleeping bag, but until I have enough money saved up for that, I've decided to entertain myself...
Collapsible Water Bottle Battle!
In another thread I asked about people moving away from using Water Bladders as their main water source. I started to use Liter and Gatorade bottles. From the other thread, people stated...
Most significant advances in 2010
Hi everyone, I've been more or less out of the loop of backpacking gear lust for the past year. When I left, it seemed things were plateauing a bit as far as...
Why a knife?
I think you either are used to using a knife or not. If you are, a knife is part of your SOP for any number of daily activities. If you're not, you're...
Fit of Ibex Indie Hoody for men and women?
Some have written it's a little oversize. Can anyone comment on the fit for use as a baselayer and as a midlayer over a very thin merino T? I typically wear a...
