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"Down like" Synthetics MYOG Sleeping bag
Hi all, first post on the forums. Making a 2 man sleeping bag copying the design of the feathered friends spoonbill. However, shes strongly against down production. Myself and a few friends...
Backpacking and Long-Distance Hiking in the Time of Covid-19
We need to take a hard look at what it means to be a long-distance backpacker in 2020 - what types of trips should be off the table, what types of trips are still okay, and how to keep yourself sane if you can’t make a backpacking trip work this year.
Game Changer - The First Graphene Power Bank Slashes Recharging Times
It's been known for some time that Graphene has the potential for improving lithium batteries, but apart from a couple of scammy-looking Chinese products nothing has reached the market - until now....
why tents fail in the wind
We had a nice windy day here in Austin so I set up a "V" shaped elastic extension to my current ( the yellow green in the photo is elastic) Then I...
why tents fail in the wind
So if pitching it drum tight can handle more wind, why are people saying that a material that doesn't stretch, that you CAN make drum tight, is more prone to failure than...
why tents fail in the wind
I've been trying to figure out the "mechanism(s)" by which ultralight tents fail (rip out from their stakes) in moderate winds. Obviously, stake-holding power and the particular tent's ability to act like...
Is a heat exchanger pot worth the weight?
https://youtu.be/N2NpHnymSlI?si=3mmQoGGdsFeq3XmA Ryan does not like it when I exercise my Australia sarcasm. Fair enough. But putting the word 'efficiency' over a photo which shows flames going up the side of the pot,...
Lightest Camp shoes
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071XSGW7B/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 We’ll see… So these arrived today... my 9.5 pair 6.7 oz's and fantastic! Look great. Too heavy. Whatever happened to the BPL I love, where you carved the sawed off portion...
Allowed / Required Gear?
Gerry H Sounds like you have the smellable water bottle issue solved. ”our crew area to the camp water supply was often at least 5 minutes each way” Just another reason to...
Tenkara Pricing
Thinking of adding a Tenkara to my fishing gear quiver and finding significant pricing differences among sellers, e.g. Foutainhead at the low end, Tenhara Rod Co. way at the high end. Is...
Weight Creep
Just noticed the 2020 MLD Burn just gained another .5oz. I know it’s minuscule but still, it’s getting up there. Wasn’t the Burn around 14oz on inception? Its slightly annoying to see...
Contemptlating my mortality and reducing my standard of living
Thinking about going car-free and scooter-free after being involved in a motorcycle accident. I was waiting at a red light and hit from behind. Knee is messed up and I got a...
Weird hip-ish pain
So the the last couple of months I've had a recurring but short lived pain in my hip region, 6-8" below my waist, about 3" forward of my side seam in my...
Nemo Airpin Stake Review
NEMO Airpins are ultralight aluminum tent stakes designed with notches that function as a three-point locking system.
Rogue Panda Zoro Backpack - a new load hauler?
Rogue Panda has come out with their first backpack, the Zoro: https://roguepanda.com/shop/zoro/ There's a long Reddit topic on it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/e1mlqu/introducing_the_rogue_panda_zoro_backpack/ The specs on the pack are impressive: 35 oz for 55L...
Incorporating 'Cat Curves' into tarps/shelters
"Cat Curves" is a term that gets thrown around a lot here, and I'm curious how people have actually defined their catenary curves when incorporating them into a shelter. For readers who...
Stop wasting money on outdoor gear.
Preface I've worked professionally in the outdoor industry for 35 years as a guide, educator, gear maker, and publisher. I have developed and managed various outdoor business ventures, including gear and apparel...
Stove User Errors
HikinJim said: Disclosures I purchased this stove with my own money on Amazon just like anyone else would. I have no financial relationships with either BRS or Amazon. If I did, I...
Tent for snow camping?
When the tent’s a wad of ice — wrap it big I found that the silnylon fabric I use does not hold too much ice. The regular treatments with silicone spray help...
REI Magma 30 Sleeping Bag Review
In this REI Magma 30 Sleeping Bag review, Mark Wetherington analyzes its cut, yoke, insulation and quality of construction.
