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zpacks rain skirt
I've just purchased a rain skirt from Zpacks--cuben fiber. I haven't had a chance to hike with it yet, but trying it on in the house makes me wonder--does the potato chip...
MLD
I ordered a groundcloth on Monday from MLD and ti stakes from Zpacks at the same time, expecting them to both arrive before a planned trip on Friday. After ordering from ZPacks,...
Sierra nevada summer List for two
This list will contain shared items that both my girlfriend and my self will be using for backpacking in the summer sierras. Shelter + sleeping Golite jam 2 modified - 17 oz...
Multi-use photo thread
Here's one my favorites: using my foamer as a windscreen on a canister stove. This shot is at Lewis and Clark pass with Sam Haraldson on 2009 Parcour: It's much easier in...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
@crwhit - very helpful so thank you! Â I will start looking at how to make that case, while at the same time working to ensure I don't need the leeway. Question -...
Hilleberg Nammatj 2 Condensation
Hey, I've got a Hilleberg Nammatj 2 and I can't control the condensation. I mainly use it in the Sierra for ski mountaineering / touring above tree line. I open both the...
Poncho/Tarp my DOWN Bag
I am thinking pretty seriously about purchasing a Golite poncho/tarp to replace my tarptent. I am wondering if anyone has any information on how wet my down bag (mountain hardwear phantom 32)...
poncho tarp as ground sheet? ok or not..
Just wondering, is it OK to use my golite poncho/tarp as a ground sheet? hoping to to get double use, here. but I wonder if silnylon is maybe not the best for...
NB CDT list
Hi there, long time reader, member, first time posting. So. I'm heading north in about a month. I have most of my gear figured out but I have a few questions. Here's...
Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad Review
Companion forum thread to:Big Agnes Clearview Air Pad Review Carol and Will - could you comment on the stickiness issue that quite a few people have had issues with, including myself? Thanks!...
Heetsheets Emergency Bivvy
On the recommendation of a friend, I recently picked up one of these for use on backpacking and bikepacking trips. It cost $15 at my local outdoor shop, and in it's stuff...
Wanted to get some feedback on my summer pack list. - 3 Day Trip List
Hi Guys – Wanted to get some feedback on my summer pack list. This is what I use for a 3 day hike (Standard hike length for me). Thanks Base Pack Weight...
Tarp users- how do you pack it
How do you pack your tarp? Fold, stuff, snakeskins/ do you keep your ground stakes in the same bag? I use to just stuff it but because a tarp has a lot...
Wanted to get some feedback on my summer pack list
Updated List: Hi Guys – Wanted to get some feedback on my summer pack list. This is what I use for a 3 day hike (Standard hike length for me). Thanks Base...
Is a bivy necessary with a tarp?
I've been carrying a 5x8 sil tarp for a couple of years whenever I hike the AT. However I only had it as an emergency shelter and used it exclusively under my...
Hammock tarps and going to the ground when it's the only option ;-?
I'm about to sell my tent! When and if I ever get above the tree line I may get to a point where I have to revert to the ground. Step 1.)...
down or synth with tarp?
OK, I'm new to this forum so please don't jump all over me for this question as I'm sure it's been asked plenty before. Anyway, I'm pretty new to ultralight packing. I'm...
Solving the condensation issue: waterproof quilt fabric
On most of my trips I and more so my down quilt got wet not so much because of rain but because of condensation: either condensation on the inside of the fly...
Tarp/Bivy vs Tarp/Ground sheet for rain spray protection
I am contemplating the idea of abandoning the use of a Bivy under my Tarp during relatively bugless environments (i.e., Colorado in summer). Just wondering if anyone has used something like the...
Mchale Packs?
I just finished a January 2021 trip with my McHale and it hauled alot (too much) food for 21 winter days but it now sits ready to go in March. On Rocky...
