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Katabatic Palisade or Arc Specialist?
Hi guys, I have narrowed down my first quilt purchase down to the Katabatic Palisade and Arc Specialist. I have spent hours going over many quilts and many manufacturers and believe that...
1st Winter Gear List (another newbie)
I plan on taking several trips in and around the Smoky Mountains this winter and need some advice with gear I still need and have. I’ll be along the A.T. so the...
So tell me that I'm not stupid.
Background: Im 16 years old, have been backpacking a bunch for the last 6 years and now I have a car. You can probably guess whats next. How stupid is it to...
BPL Cocoon Pants - fill? like 'em? sizing?
Anyone know what kind of fill material is used for the BPL Cocoon Pants? Do you like yours? The only point of comparison I have is Patagonia Micro Puff Pants which are...
Kooka Bay NeoAir equivalent as warm, durable for weight?
My wife and I are looking for replacements for the old Therm-A-Rest pads we sold. For inflatable pads, how do the current generation Kooka Bay pads compare with the current NeoAir Regular...
Backpacker Magazine Opinions
I pick up an issue every now and then (especially gear issue) and well I have mixed feelings. Trust issues and all. How do you feel about Backpacker Magazine? please, not this...
Running pack for unsupported trips
I'm hoping that some of you who have done the JMT unsupported or similar things can tell me what pack you wore and why. I'm planning to head up to Vermont and...
Choosing a down jacket - it's that time of year!
Ever hopeful, I'm trying to pick a down jacket to put on my Christmas list this year. I don't currently have a down jacket. My new DJ would be used for everything...
Does lightweight philosophy interfere with joining group trips?
I have considered joining group trips but I hesitate because I expect that my light gear would cause a problem. I might be turned down if I don't haul around a bunch...
AT/PCT gear lists
Howdy, I'm preparing for what I hope are AT and PCT thru hikes this spring (AT) and Fall (PCT) and I'd like to get a little feedback on my potential BP list....
27 Hours in Glacier Gorge
New trip report at Dondo Outdoors. Great report, as usual. When did waste bags become mandatory? Is it just for certain areas? I went up to Pear Lake in October and it...
help me pick out a new ski setup for my wife
First off I'm not a skier (snowshoer), so my knowledge level is on the low side. My wife currently has a set of old waxless Fishers, circa mid 70's- an entry level...
Making a Pulk and need to find right sled
Looks like i'm going out New Years weekend. Dave Though's are not rivets, they all have washers and nuts on the underside. And there is a fair amount of material the way...
Golite Shangri-La 2 Shelter: Keep it Simple Stupid
review from the Alpinist on the pyramid shelter ... hopefully useful for those GoLiters that want to push their tarps on Rainier in 60 MPH winds ... lol http://www.alpinist.com/doc/_print/web10f/ms-jr-golite-shangri-la-shelter During my trips...
Sorting out my Winter Insulation choices
Hi All, Long time reader, first time poster. I am trying to make some good choices for my upper-body winter insulation system, and was hoping for some guidance. I apologize in advance...
POE Ether Elite 6 2/3 Length Air Mat Product Review
Companion forum thread to:POE Ether Elite 6 2/3 Length Air Mat Product Review Aha! You metric reviewers are getting your revenge on us US folks who don't use both measurements! :-) I...
Rock Shelters
We have occasionally found rock shelters on our bushwhacks and, more frequently, on kayak trips. Yesterday's find was well off the trail and offered a welcomed respite from the snain (snow+rain) that...
Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
I've often heard people say things like "a pound on the foot is worth 5 pounds on the back" and "I'd rather lose a few pounds than give up (insert luxury item...
Norrøna Bitihorn Dri1 Jacket
Does anybody else use this jacket? ... or anything else by Norrøna? I just received this jacket and it's incredible, so far. I will follow up with some detailed pictures, and a...
Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
- winter is upon us - days are getting short - sudden snow storms can happen anytime - be prepared to spend the night at worst oh ... and carry a red...
