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Andrew Skurka - Core Clothing
Andrew Skurka is putting up a long series of blog posts all about clothing. I thought some may find it interesting or helpful. Here is the intro: http://andrewskurka.com/2015/backpacking-core-clothing-thirteen-3-season-conditions/ I really enjoyed reading...
Fix my clothing system please
I have a strange backpacking quirk....my shoulder season clothing system is weird....and excessive...and I still get cold while in camp sometimes. Please set me straight here...I'm hoping for something lighter, but just...
Clothing for desert hiking
Looking at hiking Escalante in southern Utah around July/August and thinking about what kind of clothing is appropriate for high desert hiking. There seems to be several schools of thought -- wear...
What kit sleepingcamp clothing (Michigan mid Nov, Ontario early Dec, ADK High Peaks early Feb)
Hi folks, As it will be my first autumn & winter backpacking since moving to the US I would like to know what insulated clothing and sleeping kit folk would pack for...
clothes suggestions for the tropics
Going backpacking deep in the jungle of the Philippines, and I need lightweight clothes suggestions for pants and a button up shirt (need this for formalities). Searched the forum and found rail...
Ski clothing - lift served, resort style - Utah in January
I live in the southeast US and haven't gotten out west to ski in a few years. Hoping to hit Utah in Jan and I'm wondering about clothing recommendations. Since I don't...
Need Grand Canyon Clothing Recommendations
I need some clothing recommendations for backpacking and hiking in the Grand Canyon in mid June for a week. In the hot & humid east coast, I typically wear a booney hat...
Newbie needs Clothing Advice
After doing some research, I understand the concepts of layering and good materials to wear (aka, not cotton) but I am having a hard time choosing what clothing articles to buy and...
Clothing list for 20°F Camping
I am still debating clothing for my trip into the snow (Australia, Our winter is your summer ???) Could get down to 20°F or a little lower at night. I'm just unsure...
Bears: What to do with the clothes you cook in
Any bear-country advice I've heard says not to sleep in the same clothes that you cooked your dinner in. OK, but I would assume you probably don't want to keep them in...
Light warm winter sleeping bag to go with clothing system
My wife and I are looking for sleeping bags which can be mated to go with our warm clothing and a high R value sleeping pad, so that we can use lighter...
AT Thru-hike clothing
I am planning an AT thru-hike in March of 2009, and I am trying to put together a clothing list. I am thinking that I will take GoLite Reed Pants, and the...
Clothing for Dessert Hiking
I was wondering what sort of clothing people generally wore for desert hiking (Grand Canyon in mid May.) Do you prefer sun pants like the Solumbra Active pants as in Carol Crooker's...
Theoretical analysis of condensation in vapor barrier clothing systems
Abstract A simple mathematical model is developed to identify (and avoid) conditions leading to condensation within a vapor barrier clothing system in the absence of overheating. Introduction The potential benefits provided by...
Lawsuit claims Gore-Tex poisoned drinking water near Maryland facilities
Quote from The Guardian, 4/4/2025, verbatim <quote> The makers of Gore-Tex, a popular product commonly used to waterproof clothing by companies such as the North Face and Mountain Hardware, poisoned drinking water...
Inflatable Sleeping Pads: Finding Comfort when Sleeping on the Ground (Updated)
No suffering, no story. many years ago I slept on a CCF just fine if you could find a soft place, like pine needles or duff, then a CCF would work Thanks...
Large tarp extra guy lines??
So all of my tarps I use for hammock and ground coverage have all the guy lines attached to the tie out points via simple knot on loop or line locs. What...
New Backpacking / Hiking Weight Calculator App
Josh J, Just curious if you’ve looked anymore into importing from csv? I hav started the initial ground work on this the other week. I have one big release coming out hopefully...
Borah Gear Silpoly Solo Tarp ( 5.8 x 9 )
I started in a tent, then went to bivy and tarp, then I found myself intrigued with hammock camping. I am now back on the ground once again. No, I have not...
Training with a loaded pack - good or bad?
I do a few 1-2 week trips each year, most involving carrying a heavy pack at times. Extended food carries, packrafting gear (sometimes with ski gear), and additional clothing for shoulder seasons...
