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Determining Quilt Width
For custom quilts, what did most of you do to determine optimum internal width - too wide and you have a sleeping bag. Too narrow and you are cold. Any perspective is...
Exped DownMat for Winter?
My NeoAir is fine for the summer, but now in autumn, as temperatures are dropping towards 0°C, the NeoAir is failing to keep me warm from underneath. I've been looking at the...
Thoughts on gear for long-distance hikers
Thanks for the post. On my only longish hike (Colorado Trail) I used a BPL 240 quilt and loved it. Several times it was pretty wet from condensation but it always kept...
Early Spring / Late Fall list
This is my list for early spring, or late fall. Temps from 30-70*. This is a 2 day/nite weekend list. A few notes: I will never be far enough away from my...
Winter/Shoulder season sleep system
I'm kind of having a hard tim really putting this together and I find myself switching between so many different options so I thought I'd post it and see what everyone else...
Help me push my summer quilt lower
Having a short term memory and being the middle of the summer, I'm having trouble gauging how low my JRB Sierra Stealth 40F quilt (http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Wearable%20Quilts.htm#SierraStealth) will go with the addition of certain...
Cottage industry, micro mountaineering companies?
I know the backpacking world... I use MLD, SMD, GG, ULA... What are some smaller mountaineering gear companies? Focus on minimalist and lighter weight. I realize that mountaineering gear is inherently heavier....
Advice On Snow Camping
Tomorrow I am going out on a three day walk of a relatively level area at 1,500 meters (5,000') in the mountains north of Tokyo. The temperature at night will likely reach...
Woolrich Elite Tactical Base Layers
Botach Tactical is having a closeout sale on these merino base layers at $25.00 with an additional 15% off when the code: "stimulus" is used at checkout. http://www.botachtactical.com/woel10mewoba1.html I've never worn these...
Do You Actually Use Your Gear ? ?
ok, I've been following this site about 4-5 years, can't remember for sure. is it just me, or are there more threads dealing with just gear than ever before? yah I know...
Backpacking Frame options
Has anyone tried a z packs zero with a klymit pack frame? I am in need of something to carry up to 26 lbs for 6 day stretches. My GG crown vc...
My gear list
Below is my 3 season gear list, tell me what you guys think, if you see any improvements to be made: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqNX7IwImwd6dGR0NjBEY04yZFNmeXRwcE5wQXVKTFE&hl=en At the end i have added my estimated dehydrated food...
Washing clothes
I know that when people go out they only bring so much clothes and that you can wash clothes with a ziplock and some soap but, could you wash clothes with only...
PCT through hike list
EDIT: Updated gear list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n3p5H8h45k37HU8W-28g_ya2UJaf9oEOfOFLZeyJUJA/edit?usp=sharing Would still appreciate advice :) ================================================================= Trying to get gear together for hiking PCT starting in June at Tehachapi. I want to lighten up but have...
Tales from the crypt of Kings Canyon
The first pack trip that I ever took was to Paradise Valley in Kings Canyon. I was twelve years old, and went off with my older sister and her best friend, both...
Sleeping Bag Liners and Quilts: Convective Heat Loss, Draft Control, and Practical Benefits
Companion forum thread to: Sleeping Bag Liners and Quilts: Convective Heat Loss, Draft Control, and Practical Benefits Sleeping bag liners are often sold as warmth boosters, but their real value in quilt-based...
VBL adds how much to my quilt?
I use a 40* revelation quilt with 30% over fill down to about 32*. It has just shy of 2" loft or 8.75oz of high fill down. Has anyone used a vbl...
R1 hoody at o2gearshop.com
O2 gear shop has R1 hoodies for 89.00. Check here: http://www.o2gearshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=6774 Greg This is a must have for your winter kit at this price... got one for Christmas and I have it...
No Sleeping Bag
Do I really need a sleeping bag? I have a smaller backpack and need to also carry a tent. There is no room for a sleeping bag. It is going to be...
JMT 6 days
Duck Pass south to Bishop Pass, leaving on Saturday (Aug 14). Basically the Evolution Valley plus a little on either side. I do not have a scale so I realize without weights...
