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Cuben / Down Quilt
Well, a very initial report. Took the cuben quilt that Tim made for me out last weekend and used it as an underquilt in my Warbonnet Blackbird. Used the JRB suspension system...
Looking for lightweight rain jacket
I need a lightweight jacket for backpacking in PA what do you recommend? are pit zips necessary I would go with a propore jacket (O2, Drop Stoppers, etc.). Nothing is lighter (except...
Good article on running footwear
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1170253/The-painful-truth-trainers-Are-expensive-running-shoes-waste-money.html Arthur Lydiard: "Shoes that let your foot function like you're barefoot - they're the shoes for me.' " I injured my achilles last year running, I partially blame the thick 'training'...
GR20 maps
Does anyone have a set of the six IGN "Series Bleue" Top25 topo maps for the GR20? I'm interested in buying them for an upcoming hike of the trail. you really won't...
caldera cone
I'm just starting to play around with an alcohol stove, and looking for a windscreen and pot stand. I've built a few pepsi can type stoves to get an idea on how...
College Outdoor Rec Programs
So I've been loosely researching college outdoor rec programs and their backpacking offerings in particular and I'm finding some recurring themes. First, none are even approaching lightweight. Second, some even go so...
pct southbound 2009
Hello all, I've been lurking for a while, and have found this site incredibly useful in planning my pct trip this year. It's an amazing community. thanks! I am hiking with a...
Thru-hiking with a 3 month old baby?
I received this question and I honestly don't know how to answer. The parents want to thru-hike the Pyrenees with their then 3 month old baby, a hike which should take them...
2-person tent recommendations
Hello guys. Every spring I come back on this forum to gear up for my next summer trip (probably CT this time) and try to shed a few more ounces. I am...
A very not light pack.
The last year has revealed a hole in the pack quiver. A ~50 liter, tough, simple pack for rough backpacking and more gear-intensive pursuits (like backcountry skiing). Nothing ready made was super-close...
Whats your weight for the big 3+1
Assuming lows down to 60 degrees: ULA Amp - 13.0 oz. AMK Thermolite 2 bivy bag - 6.88 oz. Custom Cat tarp - 8.5 oz. NeoAir Pad - 13.75 oz. Total: 42.13...
Fastpacking Henry Coe in April
First, I would like to thank all the people who put up their trip reports because they are such motivating factors for me. Although I made several fastpacking trips last year (Tahoe...
Tent stakes in …
... your pee bottle. That's where mine are. Where do you keep yours? And yes, I empty the bottle BEFORE packing the tent! Pee bottle????? What for? Cheers 4 u 2 p...
Cuben Stuffsack – Bonded
Considering the microscopic weight of the drawcord, ordinary nylon mason's line or bricklayer's line will be just as good, and being nylon you can tie knots in it safely. Well, that's what...
Modified 3 season Gear List
Thanks to all of you who helped me with my previous gear list, I was able to achieve a base weight of under 6 pounds for my colorado trip and other cold...
Zpacks < 2 oz Cuben Fiber Day Pack
Zpacks.com now makes a 1.95 oz "Zero Small" daypack (in ~1.5 oz/sqyd blue cuben fiber) -- very heavy duty, or for 2 oz in Silnylon. See http://www.zpacks.com/backpacks/zero.shtml for details. It fits a...
Big Sky?
Interesting... Big Sky International's website is now gone. Googling, I did manage to reach their site OK... Maybe it's just me, but I find it annoying that after viewing just a couple...
Lightening up Adults (again)
Tad's thread about getting adults to lighten their loads was very good, and I have a similar situation. We have new scouts and parents, and I want to get them lighter in...
safety razors
One luxury I can't do without is shaving, but I've had it with cheap -- albeit light -- disposable razors. Does anyone know of a decent safety razor that weighs less than...
NEW Tarptent Bug Shelter
You asked for it and here it is : the freestanding Tarptent Bug shelter. This will be available in 4 different versions, mesh and fabric for both the single and the double...
