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Pot Cozy
I've been working on lightening my pack, which currently weighs in at around 378 pounds. One step I've taken is swapping out the Pinnacle Dualist set that's always served as my float...
Synthetic top layer for a winter mummy bag?
On one hand, calculations of moving the dew point make sense, intuitively. Requires a thick outer layer. On the other hand, people who DO IT (Nunatak, Timmermade, Monte, GW Hayduke) report that...
Synthetic top layer for a winter mummy bag?
Warmth is the consideration. Without sufficient warmth, you cannot move the freeze line far enough out of your bag to matter. How much warmth you need to yield an improvement is a...
By The Numbers- How Much Wind Penetrates Your Air Permeable Outer Layer at Hiking and Running Speeds
Companion forum thread to: By The Numbers- How Much Wind Penetrates Your Air Permeable Outer Layer at Hiking and Running SpeedsStephen Seeber helps us answer the question, “do air-permeable garments allow a...
Estimate the comfort rating of a layered sleeping system
Working on a layered sleeping system. The idea is to combine a liner made of Alpha Direct 90 + an overbag in Polartec Hard Face Thermal Pro. The liner will probably be...
Can you use a Bear Can as windscreen for a stove?
The other sideways. Flat side to the wind. The other sideways. Flat side to the wind. Yes, my idea is to use the canister in a blunt configuration, not a streamlined configuration....
Hiking vs regular umbrellas
I searched the forums a bit but nothing very recent on umbrellas. Are designated "hiking umbrellas" any better or lighter or sturdier than cheap umbrellas that fold up tiny? It's one of...
Canister Topped Stove Performance in the Wind
I just compiled a bunch of photos and videos of various canister topped stoves operating in my wind tunnel. The visuals provide a bit of insight with respect to fuel efficiencies and...
New Supercritical CO2 cleaning service for gear
I Recently stumbled across a new cleaning service that uses only Supercritical CO2. (Look it up. Supercritical co2 has some amazing and strange properties like sharing qualities of both liquid and gas...
The Frank Church 350
Recently a block of time became available that gave me the idea to give a portion of the Idaho Centennial Trail a go. This entire route has intrigued me for quite some...
Favourite Tit Pot/ Cup Combo
Hey Im looking for some thoughts of your favourite Pot/ cup combo in titanium. I’m going to get the PRD stove to go with them. Looking to mainly boil water with...
Timmermade Sweater
Ryan mentioned he is planning to use a Timmermade Sweater (https://timmermade.com/) for the first time in the LIVE: The Gear Q&A (Spring ’23 Edition) and I’m wondering if any of you many...
Don't Breathe..
I remember 1960s snowfall that drifted and blocked the doors of my house - much worse than anything recent. Still, there are no changes like in Alaska where all the trees in...
Dipole 1 DW (green silpoly)
I haven't been excited about any new tents in awhile but with its max livable space and not exceedingly large footprint, the Dipole 1 DW looks very tempting. Reasonably priced too at...
Can you test a snow bridge with avalanche probe?
Does anyone test snow bridges with avalanche probe before crossing? What length probe would you use if yes? Have some spring trips coming up so wanted to check what y'all do for...
ZPacks Duplex Zip Tent
Thanks, Jscott, I live in NH's White Mountains, and have hiked in CA only once to do most of the JMT (skipped the crowds in Yosemite), and never in Oregon & Washington...
Fire Maple Star 1 (HX System) weight hack
OK, here is a fun and relatively cheap hack for you guys. I recently bought a Fire Maple Fixed Star (Heat Exchange) cooking system on Amazon for $41.95. The price goes up...
Help me choose a backpack...
First, a little about me and why this decision is not as easy as reading a few reviews (at least for me). I'm a landscape photographer looking to significantly reduce my pack...
Begging for State of the Market Rain Jacket Report
Loved my Marmot Essence rain jacket (6.7 oz) for many years, but it's time for a replacement. It needs to be waterproof and preferably under 8 ounces since my jacket stays in...
One-fifth of Sierra Nevada forests are zombies, more on the way
https://youtu.be/aGoe9lULUvo “Even if global heat-trapping pollution decreases to the low end of scientific projections, the number of Sierra Nevada conifers no longer suited to the climate will double within the next 77...
