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Need Complete Gear List
My friend and I are going to be doing the Colorado Trail and then heading into Montana next year. I am starting out new to backpacking for the most part and I...
Mid-day snacks / on the go lunch
Btw, on spreadable cheese - I love Laughing Cow wheels (with the wedges inside). It is shelf stable, though often sold in the cold cheese section. They make a tray of little...
Crescent Moon Neoprene Overbooties
I haven't seen much discussion about the Crescent Moon Neoprene Overbooties here in the last few years, although there is a reader review here and a "real review" here. I bought a...
Silk
Well, considering I do have silk PJ's, a down bag and down air mat, with the vaulted ceiling of my Double Rainbow, and ambient relaxation sounds of nature, I'll take that any...
New to BPL – gear list help
The gear list is in my profile and was created with a 3-5 day Sierra trip in mind during Summer time. I really need help with the big 3, but at this...
Req’d To Spend $125 – Help Me Lighten Up
Well, due to an odd arrangement with a buddy, I am being compensated with $125 (including tax & shipping) in online purchases or gift cards. I'm hoping to take advantage of the...
Analyze my 2010 Gear List
Well I'm still pretty new to this UL backpacking. I sorta just jumped in and went for it. Really enjoying the benefits and new friends that I've made along the way. Today...
Hiker in Need!! can you help?
1st off..hello to all. as the thread states I am unfortunetly in need of gear!alot of you here know me,either from me buying gear or selling some of you my gear a...
MYOG SP 700 French Press, mark 1
Just read this thread http://tinyurl.com/ydtuerr then made this from some scrap noseeum. It has a round bottom to fit my mug. I can't see a reason to add a closure. The height...
Cheaper summer bags
I have a 15 degree synthetic bag at the moment and am wanting to get a down bag for summer. I have been looking at sales lately and have seen Montbell Super...
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...
