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XX Tarp Tent - A Work in Progress
The name, Doublecross (XX), is for the two points where the poles cross. An older design, with some new twists. It came about from thinking about sagging fabric and its supposed cure,...
Cheap Down Jacket
I'm a newbie and don't have a bunch of money to blow on gear. However, the Big 5 close to my home has a 550-fill down jacket that I can get for...
Wind River Range in July
Planning a trip to the Winds first week of July, anybody been there that time of year? Saving up for Tenkara rod to take with me after reading posts on here about...
Trekking poles ?
I am thinking about starting to use trekking poles I have a cheap Swiss gear pair I am going to try out on my next trip to see if I like them...
3.5 ounce groundsheet bad or good?
Ok the current groundsheet i use under my tarp is a hemmed piece of dwr coated ripstop nylon 6x2 1/2 feet it weights 3.5 ounces I know it's lighter then my tyec...
Group cooking with alcohol stove: large or many small pots?
Folks, Is it better to have one or two large pot/caldera cone/alcohol stove or many small ones for primarily freezer bag cooking for larger groups? I'm leading a group of 8 family...
Question for those who are gravity filtering...
This is actually a slightly more specific question than the subject led on; it will apply to those using a gravity filter (any) and a hydration system. For anyone not using a...
Solo 3-Season List
I'm looking for some advice on reducing my weight in my solo 3-Season list. While most of my trips are with my girlfriend, the main changes are in the shelter department. Most...
Repackaging flonase nasal decongestant
I've wondered about repackaging flonase in some fashion. It comes in a brown glass bottle with a spray cap on top. Has anyone given any thought to finding a lighter weight plastic...
Lightweight backpacking should go metric!
Geez, the simplist of threads turn into Chaff on here. We've have the American Superiorist theory, the obligatory American apologist, American apathy...........what's left? Oh yeah, global warming, consumerism, and guns. Then it...
Railriders Ecomesh or similar?
While I'm well-suited to bar-fighting and pillaging, my Viking blood has me wanting in the sun tolerance department... Instead of sunblock, I'm going to try the full-coverage route this season (except for...
New Shelter
"Yes, I know :) -- I posted the link. BUT, there is a deal on the Echo II camo system as well..." That one was almost three times as heavy as what...
More minimalist footwear for water and camp
A perennial favorite topic of mine, since I have yet to find a decent lightweight, non-bulky sandal/shoe that is sturdy enough for real whitewater crossings and good for kicking around camp...some options...
Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking
Companion forum thread to:Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking I've decide to try it out. Based on the review and feedback, I'm not brave enough to go Class I. I think the following...
Any shelter design suggestions?
I own shelters that weigh less than one pound, and for summertime weather in the Sierra Nevada, I generally don't need to plan for weeks of continuous rain. A brief rain shower...
booots.
ok, looking for some semi UL boots at REI (got $$ there), any experince on the: Patagonia p26's (all three models)2 lbs 4 oz- 2 lbs 2 oz? Teva Raith event mids...
TrailLite Designs Bandoleer - First Impressions
I received my prototype TrailLite Designs Bandoleer the other day and thought I'd share some of the features and thoughts I had. Just in case you haven't heard, TrailLite Designs is owned...
Colorado Trail Clothing
I need some feedback on my current clothing layout for my colorado trail hike this coming summer (2011). I'm starting the trail on July 8th and plan to finish around August 5th....
Speaking of light; wouldn't sharing gear make our packs much lighter?
"If I did not know the people I was going with very well, I would go alone! " People who know each other well get separated, on purpose or accidentally, all the...
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag at "The Clymb"
The Clymb is offering Kelty gear now until sometime Monday morning, including the recently reviewed Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag, size regular and long ... $49.98. Would anyone be kind enough...
