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Re: Dying Tyvek?
After agonizing over a choice for a competitively-priced windshirt, I've given in, and decided to get a Sportshell. I'd love to be able to make it a color of my choice, though,...
R1 vs Melanzana micro grid hoody
Which is warmer? The R1 is 2.85 oz heavier according to my scale, so I want to see if it's worth the weight. I keep trying them side by side and I...
Lightest Dry Sacks for very small items?
I'm looking for some lightweight silnylon dry sacks for my first aid kit and to put cameras/lenses in inside my chest pouch (in case I take an unexpected dip in a river)....
Remaking commercial gear in UL materials
I'm interested in remaking a commercial tent in UL fabrics. I bought the tent several years ago, and it fits my needs perfectly, but could weigh about half as much. None of...
A Winter Water Challenge
Det cord. Some of my wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night ideas are, umm, better than others. Not sure about this one. Rough image for concept only, not to scale. Many variations possible. Potentially a good use...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
Uniqlo on their website says that they only use 640 or below fp down that i recollect from reading it last. Hadron has 850, so if that is a important to you,...
Best BBL (bear bagging line) for ~10lbs food.
Ok guys, what do you use for long trips, i.e. 7+ days? Prerequisites: Low or no stretch, minimal creep, easy glide, not impossible to handle? What's the best option at the lightest...
iphone charger for the JMT
Hello all, can anyone give any advice to the best charger to take on an extended thru hike? any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks in advance Tim leave your gizmos at home...
Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question
After reading nearly every thread on wind shirts over the last year, and not really ever intending to get one, I picked up a Salomon Clima Wind at the local REI today....
Camo silnylon…
Hey folks, Does anyone know where to find camouflage silnylon? I'm interested in making (or just buying) a pack cover and a poncho. From searching the web it looks like a hard...
Bugnets
Looking to pick up a bug net for the hummingbird single hammock I just got. Wondering what ppl here recommend for bug nets? Thanks Browse through hammock forums's section for bugnets. More...
Ahh the joys of having a stomach bug 10ish days after backpacking
Bob I tried man. Couldn't find it. Anyway Oh, crap! I was going to use the other (pink) one as my avatar! I really should take my own advice when I tell...
Rain Outfit
Can anyone recommend the lightest rain outfit to me? Price isnt an issue. Im thinking along the lines of a thin jacket w/hood and pants. Thanks ahead of time. 10 oz for...
cheap fabric on a budget
Just throwing this out there, what is the cheapist waterproof fabric, breathable is a must also. I am looking to make a varity of things from this fabric (backpack, hammock, jacket, tent,...
Mora #2/0 Knife 1.8oz/50g
We took a quick escape trip to the San Juan islands over the last couple days and stopped off at the town of Anacortes on the way home. I visited the Marine...
My $10, 8oz, 8″, sauté/pan-fry/eggs/pancakes no scorch setup.
Just dropping this for those out there that, like me, want a realistic setup for eggs/pancakes/sautéing/french toast, whatever.. I know most FBC types don't care about this, but some of us like...
Weight of Capilene 2 bottoms
Patagonia's site lists both the Capilene 1 and 2 as both weighing 5.5oz which is obviously wrong. Can anyone tell me the weight of the Capilene 2 in size large? I just...
Uber-lite <> Torsolite
Anyone an idea how these two compare to eachother. Comfort, insulation, ... Tom, I own & have used both. haven't used either in below freezing temps. 1. both excellent pads 2. both...
Repackaging food - how far ahead?
How far in advance could one repackage freeze dried and dehydrated foods without having to worry about any adverse affects of moisture, oils, oxygen, whatever... or maybe more simply, how far in...
Lightweight rain jacket for PCT thru
I've been researching a number of lightweight rain jackets for my 2011 PCT thru hike. Here's what I'm looking for, about 10 ounces or less, waterproof enough to stand up to sustained...
