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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...
Testing Páramo Analogy Waterproof Clothing: How Well Does It Work for Rain (and Wind Shells)?
An in-depth analysis of Páramo Analogy Fabric to see how it performs in wet conditions.
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...
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...
A Gear Confession
Chances are, you've got something in your pack that could be lighter, but it works for you. Maggie Slepian shares her heaviest items.
Beginner’s Mind: A Lifelong Ground Sleeper Takes to the Trees
After a lifetime of pole-supported shelters and sleeping pads, I’d decided to give hammock camping a try.
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...
