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North Lake to South Lake
August 9th to 11th, 2009 SUMMARY While Emily and PJ were in the LA area visiting her parents I took the opportunity to head into the mountains in ultra simple and lightweight...
North Lake to South Lake
August 9th to 11th, 2009 SUMMARY While Emily and PJ were in the LA area visiting her parents I took the opportunity to head into the mountains in ultra simple and lightweight...
BD Skylight vs Hilleberg Nallo3 vs Golite Valhalla 2+
I know winter shelter questions have been done before, but maybe not with this combination of options. Looking for a shelter for 2 adults and 1 dog. Vestibule. Lightweight. Handles heavy/wet sierra...
Stove for melting snow in a tent!! (or vestibule)
Hi all, I've been scratching my head for a while and after spending most of the day reading all the info on this site and what ever google came up with, I'm...
Titanuium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy
Likes - I have the version with the mesh/fabric hood and use the bivy with the mesh over my face 99% of the time. This is much more comfortable and less claustrophobic...
New Valandre site
Valandre has completed a major facelift on their website, and I thought that everyone would be interested in checking it out. Niels has included several video clips of the products as well...
mid-layer struggles
I'm struggling a bit w/ a mid layer strategy- I know there are many variables that influence choice (not in the least of where and when your hiking occurs)- the vast majority...
Homemade tents
I thought this should be split from the Cooking thread. Al Geist wrote: As seen in the picture at http://www.csm.ornl.gov/~geist/Philmont We only took one of the MYOG tents. The boys used more...
Cuben Fiber Down Air Pad
Prototype Dimensions:63" x 20.5" x 3.5" Weight: 19.3oz Materials: 1.5oz Cuben Fiber, 8+oz of 800+ fill down Adhesive: 1" 3M 9485 and 1" 3M 9088 Inflation: High flow valve _________ I am...
What age to change to trail runners?
My son is a 13 1/2 year old Life Scout, and really enjoys backpacking. I'm an Assistant Scoutmaster, and the U/L influence in our troop. We consider ourselves a backpacking troop, as...
Frustrated:: Need options Base layer
Hey guys, I've been lurking these forums for a bit now and finally decided to join up due to my frustration. I read all this about everyone's 10lb base pack and am...
Westcomb vs. Rab
Does anyone have any direct experience with both Westcomb and Rab? Their "soft goods," ie clothing, shells etc outwardly seem to be of similar quality. Both companies are building stuff out of...
Bushbuddy Ultra vrs. Bushcooker Lt.
I'd like to upgrade from my trusty and long-used Pocket Rocket to a woodburning stove. But here I'm confused. The Bushbuddy looks like an extraordinary investment. But the Bushcooker LTt., from Four...
Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
Sounds good to me David W. I'll need directions to your house our just an address, also I do have a truck it only holds 3 and would be happy to take...
Calorie Deficit Question
Any lurkers out there know about the suppression of the "insulin response" in athletes working at or near the aerobic/anaerobic threshold? A long time ago I Thought I learned that it is...
Rain jacket for the tall?
I was wondering if anyone has found a lightweight and durable rain jacket for those that are tall? I really don't want to pay over $100 if possible. I have a TNF...
weight etiquite
I was just wondering if people discussed one of the easiest ways to drop hiking weight. Body fat. I know people can be sensitive about this subject but I see some people...
Want to add mosquitto netting to a hammock
Hello, I have recently purchased an 11 oz. Amazonas traveller hammock. This is my first hammock, and so far, I love it. It served me quite well on the Rae Lakes loop...
My limited expierence with Tyvek 1443R
After all this talk here and on other forums about using tyvek or not and its presumed pros and cons, I thought I'd splash out and buy myself 2 sheets of Tyvek...
pack weight creeping up
Ok so I thought I was doing ok for an ultralight pack but I think ive gone way out of that realm now. I was able to fit enough for a 5...
