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JMT in July
Planning a JMT thru around mid-july. Here's my list so far. Packing Osprey hornet 23 Bearvault 450 33 Trash compactor liner 1.5 Shelter SMD Lunar Solo 27.3 Ground sheet 1.6 Stakes (6)...
question about quilts
I'm looking at quilts right now for Christmas. I've only used traditional mummy style down bags up to this point. I am both a tree hanger (solo) and a ground dweller (family)....
cycling 101: pack or pannier?
while toolin' round on my ancient mt. bike i often load my rucksack with obscene amounts of this, that, and the other. at times it's heaps of clothing from the thrift, gear...
Torso length pads
Is anyone that is a stomach sleeper using a torso length pad? I've been experimenting by triming a closed cell foam pad. When on your back not much of your legs make...
Winter Backpacking When There's No Snow?
Companion forum thread to: Winter Backpacking When There's No Snow?My shelter, sleep, clothing, water, and cook system for when temps drop but full-on winter snow and wind hasn’t yet arrived. Assuming low...
Beak for Mid - Has anyone done this?
I have a cuben mid (HMG Ultamid 2). I want to build a beak to attach to the front that would extend all the way to ground on both sides: It would...
Quilt Sleeping System
I am leaning towards the quilt idea for my upcomming trip because I get too warm and like the venting options. Do you just sleep right on the ground pad though? Or...
GG 3/8″ thinlight on snow
All I have for a sleep pad right now is the thinlight. Is 32 degree snow much different than 35 degree ground to sleep on. I've used it down to 40 degrees...
GG 3/8″ thinlight on snow
All I have for a sleep pad right now is the thinlight. Is 32 degree snow much different than 35 degree ground to sleep on. I've used it down to 40 degrees...
100wt fleece midlayer or medium 280gsm merino ??
I've a trip in June for 4 nights into some colder weather (Barrington Tops NP, Australia), Could get down to -12°C at night and hopefully some snow on the ground. Daily max...
Bivy on the East coast ?
I'm in the mid atlantic, where it's very humid. Tarps pitched with the edge 12” off the ground get condensation droplets forming all over the underside. Synthetic sleeping bags left out to...
What do you use for a pillow?
I'm a recent convert to concept of ultralight, and I love the idea of wearing your warmer clothing to bed and using a lighter weight sleeping bag. But this leaves me with...
Ground insulation.
My current set up is a western mountaineering summerlite and a well used/beaten thermarest z-lite. Whenever it gets below freezing, I'm always cold even with clothing. I'm usually less cold when sleeping...
3/4 Pads / Torso pads
I understand a lot of you use less than full length pads. Propping your feet on top of your pack. Does it work well if you're a side/stomach sleeper? It works even...
Konasports.com 40% off - North Face, Patagonia
KonaSports.com has a coupon code for 40% off non sale items. Alot of surf/skate type clothing but some good stuff mixed in. They have some Patagucci and Northface stuff as well. Free...
Inflatable pillow?
Only that I like my pool floatie better than a flex air for a pillow..; ) I sleep on my back and this will not apply to side sleepers. I have found...
Technical clothing brands for petite women?
Hi friends, Not sure how many ladies are out there, but I'm looking for recommendations of brands that offer high quality, technical clothing for petite women. I'm sub 5', 100 lbs. I...
Hip belt pockets yea or nay?
Just wondering how the majority of folks feel about them., and how many use the hip pocket. I have a packs with and without. I vote yes. I usually wear clothing with...
New 2009 Mont-Bell Down Bags
FWIW...I have an early 30° MB UL SS #3 (that is a lot of letters for an abbreviation!)bought late in 2004. I have slept in it down to 22° using an InsuMax...
Backpacking Scotland – Dealing With the Wet and Cold (Photo Essay & Gear List)
Companion forum thread to:Backpacking Scotland - Dealing With the Wet and Cold (Photo Essay & Gear List) Yipee! At last BackpackingLight.com does real backpacking. The intro mentions the main point - humidity....
