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"The Finest Down Parka Ever" (Patagonia)
I agree with Tom Lyon's comment, "Eventually, after the hype is gone, they are going to realize that they will have to sell these things for prices people can afford." The $700...
Child's sleeping bag/quilt?
I'm thinking about making a sleeping bag/quilt for our daughter (currently 9months old). I would like to pattern it after one made by Tim Marshall for forum member Doug Johnson. What I'm...
Grid Fleece Balaclava (Patagucci R1 Material) - $6.90
So I ordered one of these and they are quite nice. Same weight grid fleece patagonia uses (just like polartec makes). Black and Beige available. I'm going to modify it to make...
Can any cuben fiber gear be considered bomber?
I have ordered a few cuben fiber pieces of new gear to treat myself, a new bp, nettingless shelter and netting topped bivy. The only piece I would have concerns with is...
External Frame Packs?
Here's an option for those of you who like to make your own gear.External Frame Pack pff just go packboard Hut Croo style.. (do repeated resupply loads for 3-6 months.. become a...
Standardized Boil Time ?
i am in no way sure if this subject has been visited previously. i did a bit of search for it, but if this be old hat, toss it in the dumpster....
Examples of "Stupid Heavy"
I thought I create a new thread to look at the opposite side of the Stupid Light thread. What examples can you share of going Stupid Heavy. I'll offer up a couple...
Mosquitoes Ignore DEET After Repeated Exposure
Excerpts from BBC article: o For many years, it was not clear exactly how the chemical worked, but recent research suggests that insects simply do not like the smell. Dr Logan explained:...
Should I be carrying more Dead Birds?
--"what are you doing that needs a dead bird ???? ... how much harder, faster, longer are you going in it?" This is a terrible argument. Getting a piece of gear that...
First backpacking trip - lots of lessons learned...
My son (new boy scout) and I just completed our first backpacking trip - a quick overnight with his Troop that involved a thankfully short 1.5 mile hike in and out of...
Logic Check: Windshirt
xx I shudder to think of the consequences of a failed test... I'll pile on as another believer in the power and awe of the windshirt. I've been using the same Houdini...
Planning caveats for a 2013 long hike... with little preparation
My wife and I are trying to make a PCT thruhike happen this year, but I will not know when we will be free to do so until about 1-1.5 months ahead...
Gear List for a couple's *tentative* PCT 2013
My wife and I are trying to make a PCT thruhike happen this year, but we will not know if it is possible until late March due to my research project's success...
Soto Microregulator vs. Monatauk Gnat in Cold Wx
Soto Outdoors introduced their Microregulator (OD-1R) Stove in 2010. It's a very nice, well made stove. Indeed, the Microregulator has the nicest manufacturing quality of any small upright canister stove that I've...
New Cooking Fuel
I just got back from the EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) show in Greenville, SC. The most impressive thing I saw was a new fuel product called "Utility Flame". It is a...
Looking for new rain gear
Since spring is coming, it rains a lot here in the Appalachians. I've had a Cabela's rain jacket for 6+ years and it soaks through after an hour in decent rain. I...
MAN-ifying a jacket
So I have been trying to put together some gear for a winter trip that I am going to take with my wife. We are both students and where we are well...
Cold weather sleep system
Hi group, I'm interested in being able to extend my winter camping into temps down in the -10 to -20F range. I'd like to be able to use some of my insulation...
Vegan Sleeping Bag Woes
Hi, I’m down with down. Except, I don’t buy products made from animals if I can at all help it. I’m well aware that a great 850+ Fill down sleeping bag will...
Newbie questions on gear (lightening up)
Greetings all. Have been lurking and reading up on multiple items as I'm trying to trim some weight (not necessarily to be ultra-light but much lighter than I am now). Currently hauling...
