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Odd Gear List
I have just started in lightweight camping and have been looking at the gear list (very interesting). I come from a primitive camping background so my first leightweight camping kit looks like...
Comfortable & Safe 3-Season UL Gear List
Here's my 3-season UL Gear List. PACK 526 grams - Gossamer Gear G4 COOK KIT 114.2 grams - 900 ml GOLD Gear Fanatic Cook Kit w/ Jamba Juice long-handled spoon SHELTER &...
Experiences with Nunatak Arc AT
Can anyone comment on their experiences with the Nunatak Arc AT? It seems like a very interesting bag design but I'd like some real world actual experiences. I really like this but...
Sleep system help please
I'm currently hiking the AT and am having a little trouble with cold from the ground. I have a Klimit inertia torso length on top of an 1/8" pad with my gear...
Long winded Tarp questions
The MLD Silnylon Mid's bug net perimeter is sewn on. From their website: "Perimeter Bug Netting Sew-In 18” Tall, .7oz Nanoseeum , +5.5oz, +$65 May make winter use more difficult if snow...
4th Season Northern Midwest
Trying to squeeze everything into my pa’lante pack for a 2/3 night 40 mile trip. Temps in the mid 20s during the day and mid teens at night. A couple inches of...
GG Torso Pad
nm David, I've used the torso pad quite a few times and I put my pack and any extra clothes or "soft" items under my legs. As the manual that comes with...
Desolation Wilderness Questions
Taking my first hike in the Sierras (and first hike out West!) mid-September and have a few general questions for this awesome community. Going on a 3-day out & back from Echo...
Reconsidering the pillow
So for awhile now I've been eyeing up the 71g/2.5oz Montbell inflatable pillow in my gear list. It's a great pillow, but... as someone here once said, nothing weighs less than nothing......
Stealth LED Color
There's been a lot of good discussion regarding the color of tarps and tents (and clothing, packs...) for stealth camping, but not so much for stealth lighting (aside from "none" and "red")....
Advice on sleeping bag/quilts
Background: I have a hammock and that set up is great. Top quilt and under quilt rated to 20's and I've had it comfortably down to 23. For my Solomid, I have...
Are hammocks hot in the summer
Is the fabric used in hammocks breathable other wise does it get sweaty where your skin meets the fabric and having it wrap around you. I've never used one but thinking about...
Using a tarp on wet ground
I've over 30 years hiking experience but have always slept in a tent. Apart from a few nights a year when i have used a 'bomber', but heavy bivvy-bag with netting. A...
Clothing
I am leaving to hike the Appalachian Trail Apr1st Currently debating two Questions: Should I add T-shirt? (Merino or Synthetic) Should I add a pair of light weight shorts? Current Clothing Top:...
Staying Warm
I've noticed many of you have 20-40 degree 3-season sleeping bags. I just don't know how I'd survive in such a bag. I'm perpetually cold. A heavy bag (at least 0 degrees),...
Add weight to my luxury list!
Hijack in progress, Douglas how do you like that Cushy XP pillow from Arrowhead Equipment. I actually have both the small and regular. I use the small when hammocking and absolutely love...
Tour Divide 2024 racer gets arrested after training ride
Ten Dam is set to race in the Tour Divide next Friday. They were changing clothes in a parking lot in view of other patrons..lol. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/laurens-ten-dam-and-thomas-dekker-spend-night-in-us-jail-before-unbound-gravel/ Doesn’t seem like there was much...
Skyscape in colder conditions?
I have a Skyscape Scout that I will be doing some backpacking with in colder temps. Has anyone had any experience with the Scout in below freezing weather? Probably nothing below 25...
Finalizing other winter gear - feedback appreciated
Just a few other items in assembling my winter only gear. Clothing is covered. Will be using a McHale LBP which will have about 3,000+ ci and the capability of adding additional...
Hiking in the Jungle
Hey fellow backpackers, Thus far all of my trips have been in boreal forests, but this winter I'm going down to Jamaica and plan on doing some hiking while I'm there. I...
