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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 $10, 8oz, 8″, sautĂ©/pan-fry/eggs/pancakes no scorch setup.
Just dropping this for those out there that, like me, want a realistic setup for eggs/pancakes/sautéing/french toast, whatever.. I know most FBC types don't care about this, but some of us like...
Weight of Capilene 2 bottoms
Patagonia's site lists both the Capilene 1 and 2 as both weighing 5.5oz which is obviously wrong. Can anyone tell me the weight of the Capilene 2 in size large? I just...
Uber-lite <> Torsolite
Anyone an idea how these two compare to eachother. Comfort, insulation, ... Tom, I own & have used both. haven't used either in below freezing temps. 1. both excellent pads 2. both...
Repackaging food - how far ahead?
How far in advance could one repackage freeze dried and dehydrated foods without having to worry about any adverse affects of moisture, oils, oxygen, whatever... or maybe more simply, how far in...
Lightweight rain jacket for PCT thru
I've been researching a number of lightweight rain jackets for my 2011 PCT thru hike. Here's what I'm looking for, about 10 ounces or less, waterproof enough to stand up to sustained...
Patagonia Grade VII vs the rest -- a couple of questions
Hi All, Max Neale published a very nice review of the Patagonia Grade VII puffy jacket (https://maxneale.blogspot.com/2018/11/patagonia-grade-vii-best-down-parka-review.html), but for some reason I cannot comment on his blog so I though I might...
Green Trails maps
I plan on doing the Wonderland Trail next year and was told that the Green Trail maps are the best. But I have to buy 6 in an order. Has anyone ever...
Lightweight, compact 25F WRD, long sleeping bag < 400$?
A lightweight, EN Comfort Limit of 25F, compact, water repellent down sleeping bag under 400$, that fits a 6.1ft woman for my 18 months trekking trip of the Americas (starting in Guatemala...
Map Ideas
Hey everyone, what would be the best maps for cross country travel in Kings Canyon? In particular maps which indicate the JMT/PCT and provide 7.5 minute USGS detail for off trail travel....
Sleeping bag project - anyone know the actual weight of 40-weight thinsulate?
So I've been gifted a couple of Zpacks sleeping bags with busted baffles and I'm thinking of re-purposing the down for a new winter bag.  The thing is, I like to cowboy camp and...
My GF is UL....well, getting there.
So my GF has only ever car-camped twice in her life (with me), we'll get her backpacking with an UL setup, don't lose faith! :p So I jumped on a local groupon...
Lightest functional solar/battery combination for charging on the go
It seems like the posts on this are all a bit old, so what does people use these days for charging iphones? For thru-hiking? Anyone know of a good setup for a...
Which balaclava do you use and why?
What material is it made of and how much does it weigh? What temp range have you comfortably worn it in? Have you compared it to other balaclavas? I'm looking at the...
Bare Boxer
Does anyone use the Bare Boxer Contender? If so, what's the realistic days of food that can fit in there? I'm hoping I can get 4 days out of it....but don't want...
Cuben hybrid stake stuff sack
Nothing too special, just trying to get used to working with cuben. Wanted a little extra puncture resistance at the pointy ends and had a well used tyvek lying around. I bought...
