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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...
Personal Locator Beacons & Other Wireless Technologies for Backcountry Travel?
You fall down and break a leg, no one to help. You get lost and it can happen. Granted the lower 48 back country is never very far from a road but...
How cool to take this?
If you were a warm sleeper, how cool of a night would you trust this: Six Moons Lunar Solo 2010 on Tyvek ground cover WM Cloud 9 (55”x87”) Comforter Peak Elite AC...
Need advice with clothing & gear for Costa Rica Osa Penninsula
First of all, this will be my second time to Costa Rica, so I know what to expect as far as weather, bugs and terrain, however last time I went I was...
What's your problem with bivys?
I do most of my backpacking in the winter (love the solitude, hate bugs) and I use a WPB (eVent) Borah Gear bivy. Up until last year, I used it with a...
Mid August 2012 JMT
http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/15dda15fa3cc286a634f496244beb63f.pdf This is my first post on Backpacking Light. After being denied the first time, I am thrilled to receive a reservation for JMT Happy Isles->Illilouette. My start date will be August...
Titanium tent stakes: get them lighter
Waugh!! I just got back from the woods where I used titanium "U" tent stakes that weigh about 0.1 oz. (2.5 grams) each. Through a rainstorm. They were 'U' stakes out of...
Would treating my tarp with permethrin help with mosquitos?
I'm going on a trip in a few months in Central Florida and I'm concerned about mosquitoes. I'll be sleeping under a Golite poncho tarp for my shelter and with hopefully a...
How Low Will You Go? Low temps with a tarp, that is
I usually plan a 3-4 day trip in the Smokies in late January or early February, primarily to test my inner Jeremiah Johnson. The previous 2 years I used a Tarptent Notch,...
Pushing a Sleep System Further - Top vs Bottom
Where do you feel an insulation weight investment is better spent when pushing a sleep system to it's limits? i.e. - Exped SynMat UL 7 combined with a 20F quilt near freezing....
10-20F Clothing List
This is my plan gear list for 10-20F Sierra. Please help me to be reasonable and to go lighter. Clothing Marmot Precip Golite Roan Plateau 800 REI 200 Fleece REI Midweight base...
Headlamps for Cold Winter Use
I've totally converted to the tiny sub 1 ounce doo dads for 3 season use, but am wondering what people recommend nowadays for winter use in very cold climates like the White...
Headlamps for Cold Winter Use
I've totally converted to the tiny sub 1 ounce doo dads for 3 season use, but am wondering what people recommend nowadays for winter use in very cold climates like the White...
Headlamps for Cold Winter Use
I've totally converted to the tiny sub 1 ounce doo dads for 3 season use, but am wondering what people recommend nowadays for winter use in very cold climates like the White...
