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Design advice for making a two-person sleeping system?
I'm hoping to get some design advice on making a two-person quilt (probably down) for my wife and I to use down to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Right now we use two...
JMT in a Week
In September 2012 Andrew F and I backpacked together the Sierra High Route (SHR) which uses short segments of the John Muir Trail (JMT) when going over Mather Pass and Muir Pass....
California Rim Fire is getting BIG!
"Root cause of drought is a huge debate that no one can prove at this point in time." +1 I get real tired of people making blanket statements about grazing and ranching...
Oh no, not another damn what tent thread
*****Going to stick using my SS1, thanks all for recommendations**** Folks, I am looking in to the idea of possibly getting a cuben shelter in the 20oz range (or lighter) I already...
Mytopo quality?
Years and years ago I bought a map from Offroute.com and when I got to actually using it in the mountains the image quality (or lack thereof) proved to be a problem....
Transitioning to "SomewhatLight"; Backpack recommendations for wife and me?
Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for a while now and have really appreciated the fantastic insights you have collectively offered as my wife and I make the transition to being much...
Cr123 batteries
Narrowing down my headlamp decision for my thru hike next summer. I really like the weight/output of the Cr123 batteries and the look/durability of the Princeton tech Remix Pro. Are these batteries...
Why do we have to wait for gear?
Checking out ZPacks again earlier in the week, still a long wait time for items, although I will not get any more new stuff from anyone until late winter. If business is...
Which GPS?
"Now days a smartphone will be better in every scenario compared to a dedicated GPS." will it make a track of your route? How long does it last until the battery run...
Which GPS?
Getting ready to purchase a GPS and I've been trying to do some research, but so many of the reviews and articles are outdated. At this point I'm kind of leaning towards...
Zanskar travers (Ladakh, India)
In June, I finished the Zanskar traverse for the second time. Initially, I was planning to do a more remote trek, but unexpected high spring snowfall made me decide to do the...
Evaluating what stoves to use for what lengths of trips
I've added a second table (under the first one, day 1-14) for larger consumption numbers, while still using 4 cups per day, I break it to 14/16/18/20/22/24/26/28 days, which is the capacity...
Evaluating what stoves to use for what lengths of trips
Hey Folks, So I got all scientific with it and graphed out the weight (including fuel needs) for... 1) An alcohol stove (my zelph starlyte with small windscreen and SP 600 TI...
Luke's ultralight?
Anyone have any experience with Luke's ultralight gear? Lukesultralite.com Lots of impressive gear, like a 4.2oz vest with 2oz of fill. Also a 3.5 oz Pertex jacket? Is that possible? Is this...
Which way do I orient a reflective pad?
"Wait, so if you have it silver-side down, can't the foam act as the air space? Was my hypothesis correct?!" First you have the aluminized surface. Then you have the wall of...
Solo: LeConte Divide and Goddard Canyon
It had been almost exactly a year since my last solo adventure to the mountains. There are so many good friends around nowadays to go backpacking with that it was hard to...
22 Gram Esbit Kit
This is the beginning of my esbit kit: Pot = 18 grams Aluminum Lid = 2 grams Titanium Pot Support = 2 grams Place esbit on ground and let burn to ash/bio-char...
Foamed PVC as framesheet material
Got some 1/8" Foamed PVC from Tap Plastics to try making a framesheet with. It's what many people make cosplay armor pieces with, as it's easy to cut and shape. It'll go...
The Evolution of a Winter Stove - Part 3
Well, to be fair to Roger, BPL and all readers, specs are simply not available. It sortof depends on how you plan on using the stove, ie, wind/heat screen, pot size, snow...
The Evolution of a Winter Stove - Part 3
>>>> Your valve seems very clever >>Um ... I am going to guess here that you are referring to the shut-off valve in the canister connector, not the one in the stove...
