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Bottoms layering schemes
It seems that a lot of marketing goes into clothing for tops, but much less so for bottoms. I'm curious how others approach bottom layering, particularly for winter weather. For warmer weather,...
sleeping with bears
How do not mix the cloths/gear you eat in with your sleeping gear in bear country? Do hikers sleep in any of the cloths that they wear while cooking/eating? For example, how...
yes, it’s a test
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...
The Arc Bag Concept: Saving Weight with Variable Girth Sleeping Bags Having an “Arc” Shaped Cross Section
As we prepare to announce the launch of the Backpacking Light website, it is probably appropriate to introduce a teaser about what we intend to spend a great deal of time with this year: clothing and sleep systems for ultralight hiking, with a focus on quilts.
Ultralight quilt recommendations
Howdy! I am on the hunt for a warmer quilt (around 15-20 degree) since I've got a 40 degree for the summer. I am hoping to find something that's very lightweight and...
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...
Backpacking Light x REI Gear Guide
Lightweight and ultralight backpacking gear at REI - updated with recommendations, limitations, disclaimers, and consumer advocacy.
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...
How does a Quilt’s Pad Attachment System Influence its Heat Loss Resistance?
This study quantifies how quilt pad-attachment geometry affects convective heat loss. Using a controlled thermal surrogate, standardized wind exposure, and time-constant (Ï„) modeling, we compare pad strap to sheet-and-shingle systems. Results show that tighter pad coupling preserves a substantially higher fraction of still-air thermal resistance, especially under modest side winds.
Winter Backpacking
A curated guide to winter backpacking gear, strategies, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, product recommendations, and more.
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...
