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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. 11 days on the trail, with two resupplies. We may have some dry camps due to general drought conditions. Our...
Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review
Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review: one of the best lightweight windproof synthetic insulated jackets on the planet. It weighs a mere 9.9 ounces.
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, 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...
Maps
Did a recent trip to the Pecos wilderness and took a trails illustrated Topo Map the scale is approximately 1 to 63,360. The features in the Pecos wilderness are fairly massive and easy...
Best Insulation System for Cold Rainy Mountains
hosier ... let me say this simple fact for folks who havent been in the freezing soaking non stop rain for days shiet happens All it takes is leaving a zipper slightly...
Best Insulation System for Cold Rainy Mountains
I'm interested in picking folks brains for an insulation idea. I would like to update my insulation for packrafting and hiking in the northern US Rockies and in Canada. I'm already using...
Best Backpacking Fleece
Thinking of adding a fleece to my gear and looking for some recommendations. I prefer 1/4 zip ones and it would be ideal if it was windproof. Thanks! Any fleece will do...
Best tips from BPL
What are the gems that you've taken with you? My favourites: Using a fleece blanket as a summer weight quilt. Replacing the top of my summer bivy with mesh. Using a nalgene...
Your favorite gear of 2015
The Thermarest Z Seat has been the best bang for the buck piece of gear I've bought in 2015. It makes all of my overnighters and day hikes more enjoyable. I use...
tom harrison map question
hey all i have and like the tom harrison map for sequoia & kings canyon and am trying to figure out which of his maps is best for the sierra just north...
Best Water-Resistant, Breathable Bivy Top Material?
I've discovered that the Tyvek 1443R on my MYOG bivy isn't breathable enough. I've ended up with significant condensation the past few times I've used it. So I bit the bullet and...
