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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...
Special Forces Clothing System.
I read about this system and am wondering if anyboby has used it or parts of it.It is not U/L ,but lightweight and durable and cost effective.The system is Level-1,Silk Weight Power...
My Gear List
This is my overnight gear list... The tent changes to a 2man 3season when traveling with my wife. Let me know what you think... Category Item Weight (oz) Clothes Rain Jacket (Marmot...
Dog Leash Q’s
My cattledog is losing her hearing pretty quickly and that has made it clear to me that I cannot rely on sound for recall any longer. Also, she gets more surprised by...
MLD Solomid Pro DCF – 7.2 oz
FYI.. the Gatewood Cape is Silpoly. Maybe older version was silnylon? Yea dirtbag, the GWC's were definitely made with 15D silnylon, and if you go even further back they were 30D silnylon....
Rectangular vs. Tapered Tents (2026)
That is neat to see Marmot convert to a non-sag poly fly. The revolution continues! Â :) Regarding hubbed vs X-braced pole structures, a common problem with hubbed pole sets is that brands...
Weeks at minus 30-45F, going for a daily walk
Even after living in Fairbanks Alaska for 30 years, I'm unused to 28 days in a row of below minus 20F. I go out every day, even lately when it's been minus...
Breaking Open on the Big SEKI Loop, 8/26/25-9/04/25
Country United States State California Area Sierra Nevada - Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park Trip Month (08) - August Gear List McHale Sarc-Chasm Backpack w/Bayonets Mons Peak Tiger Paw Carbon trekking poles Chrome...
Staff Picks 2025
Companion forum thread to: Staff Picks 2025 Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year – the next edition of our infamous...
Shaving
I have a thick beard but never enjoyed letting it grow, requiring sun screen.  That mix after a few days of growth looks and feels like a stucco finish on my face. ...
Design principles for the SUL quilt maker
I have been working on my own quilt designs to try to make a high warmth per weight quilt. Â In the process I have drafted some design principles. Â Please let me know...
Episode 139 | Repair Kits
Companion forum thread to: Episode 139 | Repair Kits Learn how to build ultralight repair kits using context, consequence, and capability. Ryan Jordan compares short-term and expedition trips and addresses how to...
Big Agnes sneak peak at new UL tents for 2026
Is BA going after the trekking pole tent market AND the likes of Durston? https://youtu.be/XMF12rtSSB8 There are some "interesting" design elements shown here. I'll leave it at that. Let the criticism and...
Risk management for fringe-season backpacking
Companion forum thread to: Risk management for fringe-season backpacking Fringe-season backpacking exposes a mismatch between environmental change and human perception. As autumn transitions to winter, conditions evolve faster than our decision models....
Padology - brain download from upcoming book.
Hi, I'm currently working on a follow-up to my book '1001 Climbing Tips', called 'The Beyond: 1001 tips, advice and notions for mountaineers, expeditions and wild places', the book being aimed more...
The Wrong Kind of Ultralight: Nallo 2
tl;dr - I bought a very expensive 2.4kg tent sight-unseen because it seems to be the lightest shelter I can find that'll do what I want it to do. Now, I get...
Time to swap shelters (again)...
Yep, I'm alive...and as usual, I didn't learn anything in my absence because I need to rethink my tent game and I'm in complete decision paralysis. So, here's the deal: when I...
Grand Canyon - January
I'm looking to do a January Grand Canyon trip but know very little about it. Ideally, I would descend from the South Rim, spend a day or two (or three) traversing near...
What to do when encountering a black bear
So, I've never actually seen a bear yet while backpacking. However, this could be the year and I'm going solo. I'll be in Mt Rainier National Park around early August. I've come...
Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape
Companion forum thread to: Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape In ultralight backpacking, chairs are often dismissed as luxury. This guide...
