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Suggestions for a trail running/adventure racing pack?
I just finished reading through the lightweight daypack thread here and it didn't quite address my needs so I thought I would start a new thread to get everyone's thoughts. I'm starting...
Kudos to Tim Marshall
I ordered two Revelation X quilts from Tim Marshall/Enlightened Equipment. They arrived today and look great. What was especially nice is that they arrived much more quickly than I had expected, meaning...
NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
"Raymond, how does my possession or lack of possession alter the validity of my statements? Your claim is simply an adhominem attack against me and therefore irrelevant to the argument." Hey Dustin,...
NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
Ryan - yes, that was harsh. However, when trying to discuss and debate and receiving direct responses like: "I guess I shouldn't have expected any better" "Clearly then, you need to do...
UL multi tool of choice
If you use a multi tool and it's light what is it? I am looking for other options to my boat ancor of a multi tool which is based around a pair...
Financing the UL lifestyle
We are new to long backpacking trips- but not new to outdoors. We live a very flexible life- to the point that (we are early 30's) kids that we coached in swimming...
Patagonia M10 Jacket returning for Spring '13
For those of you who loved the M10, it will be coming back in Spring '13!! I wasn't told what material it was made out of, but I think Active Shell would...
New to Site, ONP list to share
Hello All, I've been lurking around the site for a few months and have seen some pretty impressive lists and innovations. Very impressed. I thought it was finally time to say hello....
Lightweight, breathable, waterproof shoes
I was using a pair of Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra and loved how light, comfortable and breathable they were. The problem is that being mostly mesh, they presented difficulty for the...
First Time UL'er, Help!
This winter/spring I've been converting my gear to something much lighter. I would consider cutting to a lighter tent in the future but for now the wallet won't hear of it (I'm...
How Do I Heal a Chronic Achilles Issue ?
I'm a bit hesitant to seek internet medical advice, but its becoming chronic and I'm getting desperate, lots of things planned ahead. so, any ideas, thoughts on healing up a chronic achilles...
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 2: Details and Commercial Models
Details of the bet: After a fine string of literary gems from BPL, I quiped to some one else in the industry that this "state of the market report" was nothing more...
Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide -Andrew Skurka book
-trekked more than 30,000 miles -National Geographic Adventurer of the Year (not me) I found it; -easy to read, informative, and helpful on many levels, and I think hikers of any level...
Sheperd’s Pass to Whitney Portal: A Variation on the standard JMT route (8/19/2011 to 8/29/2011)
I try and get to the Sierra every year for an extended backpacking trip. I have never done the JMT in its entirety although it is on my list of things to...
Trying to go sub-20, advice appreciated
Doc finally convinced me I needed to lighten my load after another knee injury during a business trip last month. I've had recurring injuries since I was a kid, and it just...
healthiest backpacking breakfast?
O.K. here's my breakfast--not because I think that it's so great, but because I'd like to upgrade if possible. Two packets of whole grain instant oatmeal added to boiling water. At altitude,...
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
Hi Lawson, WV, Ken and all > where is all this dry stable weather? In the Southwest ...? Well, lots of trip reports talk about the endless fine weather. Maybe I am...
post-exercise refueling?
About 50% of magnesium is stored in the skeleton and the other 50% is stored in soft tissues include skeletal muscle, liver, heart muscle. That means most magnesium is stored in the...
Grand Canyon Loop Cut Short
So, as part of my post-deployment fun I had planned a loop hike through the Grand Canyon, sort of in the footsteps of Andy Skurka- essentially I was going to follow the...
FYI - Therm-a-rest Neoair X-Lite Women's is now available @ REI
I know a few of you were interested in this pad for it's higher R value compared to the standard x-lite (3.9 vs. 3.2). Well, here's your chance to order one with...
