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Do you wear anything under your Echo Hoody (or similar)?
For 3 season I'm trying to dial in my clothing system - without adding too much. 1. Echo Hoody + Peloton 97 Hoody + (packed puffy) + dedicated sleep top & bottom...
Techniques for sleeping on the ground without a mat
Monte, that Klymit pillow looks like a great multiuse item. If my MYOG foam pillow doesn't work out, I'll take a good look at it. The stock back pad (2 oz) that...
Techniques for sleeping on the ground without a mat
Lately I've been using an Uberlite and I like it a lot. I've read a lot of complaints about deflation on this model but so far so good. It's extremely comfortable, not...
Mexican cartels poisoning US national parks through hidden pot growing operation
About 3,000 pounds of trash, including discarded clothing, propane tanks and spent cans of insecticide, in addition to three miles of plastic irrigation pipes and open bags of fertilizer were also discovered...
Cold wet night, advice for next time
What kind of base layer were you wearing? Here in the PNW the only time I felt damp is if: I went to bed with clothes not entirely dry. Wearing a synthetic...
Greenhouse design into Tent
Hey folks. I use these greenhouses that I modded from a design gleaned from Japanese farmers. This particular design is a rebar stake pounded into the ground, emt conduit riding ontop the...
Temporary lightweight light duty tether point
I use these lightweight light duty tether points often when experimenting with fabric projects such as packs, tents and clothing.  I've posted this before but can't resist doing it again they...
Choosing EE Revelation quilt warmth for use with down parka
Hello everyone, I am figuring out proper clothing and sleeping systems for me and my gf to sleep in temps down to 20F. Each of us would have two 150-170 gsm merino...
Do you get a rash from permethrin?
I tried permethrin on my clothes this time. I wore a "desert shirt", hiking skirt and pant legs (held up with elastic) all sprayed with permethrin. It was very hot out. I...
Question for the science guys...
What would be the warmer scenario 1- setting up shelter and sleep system on frozen ground with layer of snow at temps to 20F or 2-Â setting up on an ATÂ raised wooden...
Thermometer?
I'm looking for a thermometer that is reliable, accurate, and can record the night time lows while I sleep. I'm trying to do personal research on clothing and sleep systems. Can anyone...
A microadventure around Lake Chicot through a Louisiana swamp.
This was a great trail. I got to see, and stand in, an actual swamp. You know, like those in the movies with squishy ground and tall trees that jut out of...
Trash compactor bag. - Really for garbage only now?
I have been using heavy duty lawn bags in my pack to waterproof my clothes and sleeping bag. Decided to get some of those trash compactor bags that everyone raves about. Get...
Is it even possible to stay dry in a rain forest? Should I just give up?
Sew webbing loops. 6 of them would do, maybe just 5 if you can already suspend the head area: you'd need one on each corner at ground level that you would stake...
Going to ground next year for PCT - recommendations for shelter/sleep system.
I successfully finished my AT thru hike this year on October 10th, spending a total of 193 days for the journey. Turns out 2185 miles is not enough, so I am gearing...
winter clothing advice/critique
Greetings all, All of my backpacking thus far has only been three season. I have an opportunity to hike the Knobstone Trail in Indiana with a friend in mid December and I...
vivobarefoot trail freak shoes?
Has anyone here used the new vivobarefoot trail freak shoes? How do they compare to the older neo/breatho trails in durability and ground feel? I haven't tried them yet but I certainly...
Head Lamp for Camp - Some night hiking
>"But the moment you say "night hiking" ... And not all places are well defined moderate trails .. Youll want a pretty decent headlamp" Yeah, wet ground and rain really suck up...
Is GoLite going out of biz?
Has anyone else noticed that stock is depleted on lots of GoLite clothing and not getting re-upped. It's late October, this is cause for concern. I just had an exchange with someone...
Is Eddie Bauer giving up on First Ascent?
Seems like EB is has removed most of their First Ascent gear from stores and their FA clothing is less prominently displayed. I think they were doing a great job with FA...
