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Down Works Balaclava (Richard Nisley)
I received a private email asking about the Fugu's down equivalence weight value I used in the balaclava table. The question is probably of general interest and so I will post the...
Net inner or bivy with duomid?
Howdy, I'm seriously looking at getting a MLD duomid for solo use, but I'm less sure about whether to get a bivy (probably a MLD superlight) or the MLD solo net inner...
NB Fugu down jackt $119
http://www.recreationoutlet.com/p-435-new-balance-fugu-down-jacket.aspx I ran across these jackets at a local sports store and it looks like they got a bunch of these on clearance from some place as I don't think they make...
New Duomid!
I never expected it, but today at around noon, I was sitting at the computer working on a story when the doorbell rang. I bounced over to the front door and came...
Thrift stores in outdoorsy towns
I'm moving from Austin TX to Monument CO soon. Down here in central TX, we don't really have what you'd call "seasons," and so there's really no market for the high-tech weather...
1*AA headlamp
I'm seeking a 1*AA headlamp. I already have a zebralight h50 q5 but think the floody beam is not that suitable for me. I noticed that Fenix HL20 can be as bright...
Panny GF1—A trekker’s take
I though others might enjoy this part review, part travelogue using the LX3's "big brother" as much as I did. The author clearly embraces the value of traveling light and is a...
Spork or spoon?
From another thread it seems many ultralight backpackers do not like sporks. Do use use a spork or spoon? Short or long handled? I'm a pretty big fan of the spork. Some...
Lighten Your Heaviest Gear: You!
To put it simply, fat is lighter than proteins and blood, so the more fat your lipoproteins have to carry, the lighter (less dense) they get. Insulin drives the conversion of sugar...
some input on my current gear list please
i've been slowly getting some new gear to added to my old stuff so that i can do a 1-2 250 mile backpacking trips next summer, along with shorter weekend trips that...
Professional Backpacking…..
I would love to be paid to backpack. That would be a dream job, wouldn't it. As for health care, I have a real job and tax payers pay for my health...
Professional Backpacking…..
How does one become a "professional backpacker"? I know there are many out there that are actually getting paid to walk around in the wilderness. I wasn't aware that there were very...
Layering Insulated Jackets vs One Heavy Jacket
I've been researching on BPL, using the data so graciously provided by Richard Nisley, trying to determine the warmest, most cost-effective winter layering system for myself. I'm think of adding a sale-priced...
MontBell UL Spiral Down Hugger Sleeping Bag Review
marc, great breakdown. thanks again. for what its worth to you, rei has great large "natural cotton" non-stuff storage sacks for sleeping bags. i've gotten 2 in past sales for $1 each......
My first camera?
I'm at the same place as you, trying to decide between the LX3 and S90. You might want to also consider the Ricoh CX1 or CX2 from some of the sample images...
Please educate me on insulating pants
Thanks again for everyone's replies and additional throughts on loft/moisture. This is all super helpful! For me, I'm thinking I'll be going with down as I believe it's going to satisfy my...
Please educate me on insulating pants
Hi all, I've been researching an insulating pants layer for my sleep system and, knowing what I know of down and synthetics, I'm suprised to see a lot of people opting for...
What is this injury??
Hey guys, just got back from a camping trip and the below image is of my arm after the trip. Is this a ripped muscle?? What is the treatment? Any help for...
Wool=Base layer or insulation layer
Where does thicker (320 weight) merino wool go in a layering system? Is it always a base layer? Should I be wearing a thin polyester layer under it? Having always avoided wool...
Need help designing windscreen for my Vargo canister stove.
HELP!!!! I am trying to build a windscreen for my Vargo Jet-Ti canister stove: http://www.gofastandlight.com/Vargo-Titanium-Jet-Ti-ISOPRO-Butane-Stove/productinfo/C-V-T303/ What i am looking at making is something similar to this: http://homepage.mac.com/jdmitch/PhotoAlbum3.html I am using a small...
