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Montrail Sabino Trail – First Impressions
Disclaimer: I have not worn these shoes outside yet Here are my far-too-soon first impressions of the new 2010 Montrail Sabino Trail runners. I just received them as a warranty-claim replacement for...
Newbie list/ Summer /weekend MI
I have asked many questions in these forums and gotten great answers. All my questions have been toward going on my first backpacking trip with my 8 year old son to South...
Washing a cuben down quilt
A question for you proud owners of a cuben down quilt? Have you washed it yet? Can the .33 oz cuben stand up to being washed in a machine (front loader assumed)?...
Another PCT gear list.
I dont mean to beat a dead horse, but any tips/input would be appreciated. Still need an ice axe which will be needed this year I believe, thinking about going with the...
How to restore the loft of a down bag.
My friend has a bag stored in a compression bag for quite a while (probably over a year). Now the down bag has lost its original loft. Is there a way to...
Novice PCT gear list draft 1
If you can DIY, Ray-Way's kits are very reasonably priced, especially as they come with very detailed instructions for the novice, as well as first quality materials; get the "Alpine Upgrade" for...
Novice PCT gear list draft 1
Down Jacket: i wouldn't carry one, but i'm usually on the warm side of things. i find that kinda gear usually too hot to hike in, so you end up carrying it...
Is tarp and bivy ok for the Sierras?
I'm thinking about a XC ski trip to Yosemite this winter, which would be my first deep snow camping experience. Is a 15 degree bag (not EN rated), ccf pad, REI Minimalist...
enLIGHTened quilts help
I tried downloading the quilt weight calculator but cant figure it out. Does anyone know the weights of the regular size of the epiphanyXP and epiphany quilts? Are there any reviews out...
How do you calculate mileage?
The majority of my hiking is done on trails that don't have published mileage. I've used mapmyhike.com to map out my hikes and keep track of my training, but have found that...
Kmart Grease Pot tips and mods?
I saw no thread dedicated exclusively to the amazingness that is the Kmart grease pot. So here one is. Ode to you almighty Kmart grease pot. Please post your tips and mods...
What’s your favorite rain jacket?
I like my Cabela's GTX PacLite Rainy River parka for its low cost (now $99.) and geat design and quality. Pants are the same price. But if I were a bit more...
BPLers GGG: 2nd Annual Point Reyes Bay Area Trip
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Point Reyes, California January 24th & 25th 2010 Palomarin Trailhead 5.5 miles to Wild Cat Camp. 6.5 miles from Wild Cat Camp to Bear Valley Vistor's Center...
Fry Pan?
You can hacksaw the handle down a bit: Probably cut it down to where the indentation starts...from pan that is. Careful thou...handle gets hotter as the it shorter. bg "I wonder how...
REI Flash 18 Pack
I recently bought this pack and am happy so far with it. I shortened the straps as much as I could and am in the process of removing the 2 mesh pockets...
Ursack Update
I've been in western Alaska for a while and have not been keeping up on these posts, so excuse me if this is redundant. Following message from Ursack. It appears that Ursack...
Golite has Officially Lost Their Mind
"Fer example, the biggest "beef" w/their packs has been the miniscule hipbelt pads, so they're improving the hipbelt." Hardly necessary with a frameless pack, with which one should carry around 20lbs. At...
Golite has Officially Lost Their Mind
Tell me why the 2010 Jam weighs more than the 2010 Pinnacle? The 2010 LiteSpeed is now 15L smaller but weighs the same as the 49L 2009 model. I think it is...
Current Favorite Very Lightweight Rain Jackets?
I'm trying to purchase a really light rain jacket, as a "just in case" type of thing, for trips where rain isn't really predicted. I had settled on the North Face Triumph...
Where would you live?
So at the end of summer I'm going to head overseas (from New Zealand) - I'm still trying to decide where to go though. What cities around the world would people consider...
