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Thoughts on Compression sacks?
So what is the UBL philosophy on using compression sacks for clothes or sleeping bag? I could see skipping them if volume wasn't an issue... in my case it is. Does it...
Anyone done a SUL Thru-Hike?
I almost never go UL. 85% of the time it's SUL. Leave the stove at home, use an 1/8" pad, and don't bring any text gadgets or extra clothes. It's hare to...
Freezing Rain
Have you ever hiked in freezing rain or in high humidity/near-freezing conditions? Any lessons learned with regards to clothing, shelter, sleep systems, etc.? Yes, I certainly have. If you know beforehand that...
Winter weight down clothing instead of sleeping bag for summer adventures?
After slowly amassing the gear necessary for true winter time camping and heading into the mountains last weekend, I was sitting in a chair carved from snow in the mid 20s in...
warmest fur?
Which of these furs is warmest when used for winter clothing (gloves, hats, etc)? --possum fur --muskox wool (qiviut) --arctic fox fur --beaver fur --otter fur (Other possible factors to consider: waterproofness,...
Frustrated with MYOG stoves, finally took the easy way out
I have done what I think is a respectable amount of MYOG: ground covers, tarps, even a backpack. What I have done the most of was stoves. Back when I was still...
Fire Proof your Jacket - Tent - Pants ... with a spray on
Is this possible? Does anyone know about this stuff? Any previous threads on the subject? I always worry about burning holes in my expensive clothes like my down sweaters. It apparently does...
Please describe your winter sleep system
What does your winter sleep system (clothes + sleeping bag + bivy or bag cover--if applicable) look like, and what conditions (with respect to temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, length of trip, etc.)...
30~35F superlight sleeping bag options
I'm looking into a new down bag that will be used for warmer weather (above freezing) or in combo with MLD quilt and/or puffy clothes for a bit lower) It will replace...
Sleeping Pads/Sore Hips
So, the one thing standing between me and uninterrupted sleep is the fact that my hips get sore when sleeping on the ground. This isn't the end of the world but it...
Extending sleeping bag ratings
I'm interested in your opinions on how far sleeping bag ratings can be extended by: * a bivy bag * sleeping in your clothes (assuming you'd be comfortable awake in the same...
Unmanageable wetness this weekend
Depends on how low your outer is to the ground, amount of breeze, and heat bodies on the inside. There is no 'right' answer all the time- its just war between heat...
Interesting sleeping bag concept.
There is too little information in the article to know for certain but the price and weight sound right. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/11/BAHR1L2HK8.DTL&tsp=1 You better have a lot of clothes on to get that thing...
A question about air inflated insulation and hammocks
I get the process with uninsulated air mattresses transferring heat due to convection currents when used on the ground, but I'm hoping that hammocks may be a little different. You can start...
Wearing all your clothes.....
to bed, what do you do when the trail is a muddy mess? I was on the trail to the Enchanted Valley in the Olympics this last week-end, and it was a...
Insect Shield Treatment
Does anyone have experience with Insect Shield treated clothing? Is it as effective as regular permethrin treatment? Does it really last up to 70 washes? I hike a lot in the Eastern...
My socal summer list.
List for local overnighters and weekends around socal GG Gorilla with sleepsocks for shoulder pads, 30.9oz 875g Hs sublite sil Tent, 27.0oz 765g Tyvek ground cover 4.5oz 128g Steaks In Tyvek sleeve...
Who Sleeps cold
Hi folks, I consider myself a sometimes cold sleeper so I end up carrying 1.5kg of sleeping and insulated clothes above freeezing and 2.5kg in Winter (mainly in the UK). Just wondering...
Everest base camp trek in early December - down jacket recommendations?
I'll be trekking to Everest base camp in December (~3rd to ~22nd) and I'm currently sorting out clothing appropriate for the cold nights. I've been looking at down jackets - earlier I...
I don't sleep well when camping...
I have had enough of not sleeping well. I have tried various pads, most recently a Z-Lite and a custom Kookabay insulated pad. I can never get comfortable on the ground. I...
