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two inflatable pillow leaks, looking for non-inflatable?
I've had two different inflatable pillows leak on two different trips- pretty much sucks when your inflate the pillow and it lasts less than an hour, so looking for something that can't...
Wind River WY Temps August
I will be doing a 4 day loop prob 2nd week of Aug. In market for new bag/quilt and wondering if someone has a thought on night lows I should expect. I...
Looking for advice, sub zero camping
Hi, I have a trip planned this weekend and looking for suggestions on sleeping warm in -5f (windchill -30f) I don’t want to bring to much gear but don’t want to freeze....
Allowed / Required Gear?
My Troop is signed up for the 2021 treks. I embraced the backpacking light mentality a few years back and I have been teaching my son the advantages of keep his pack...
Trekkertent Saor DCF / Djedi Dome DCF-eVent - Durability and Condenstation?
Hi all, Anybody has any practical experience with either the Trekkertent Saor DCF or Djedi Dome DCF-eVent? I'm especially interested in durability and condensation in wet climates. For venting the Trekkertent seems...
Tent options I have
Sorry for posting so much recently. I have cabin fever and I feel a strong desire to run away from everything. Here are my three tent options that I have. These measurements...
What do you wish your hiking/camping equipment had?
What do you wish your hiking equipment could do better? My name is Thomas Ericks and my team and I from Purdue University and are researching problems with current hiking or camping...
Winter air mattress AND closed cell foam pad
Here are the details for what I used on the trip at -35F. Also am including info on what how I changed that on a trip I just came back from using...
Your biggest issue with the TT Aeon Li??
Well it's a great 'mid design that solves the problems of other Dyneema solo 'mods. But... for another 3 oz. I'll take the TT Notch Li double wall (half solid inner) for...
Ultralight Trail Run / Hiking Gaiters
Made these ultralight, hiking/trail running gaiters. Perfect for trail running or fast hiking to keep rocks and sand out. Good for winter to keep majority of snow out. They are not waterproof...
bivy vs tent in high winds
Interested to see the comments surrounding the wind resistance of a bivy in comparison to a 4 season tent. The OR Alpine would be the bivy of choice. I would imagine a...
20F bag to 0F?
Im interested to see if the following setup could get me down to 0F degrees comfortably. This would not be the norm, but weather can sometimes be unpredictable. Here is my current...
40°F or 50°F Over-Quilt Fighting Bivy Condensation
My dilemma…tying to minimize condensation in my bivy and remain UL. Current set-up is a DCF pyramid tarp over an OR Helium bivy with a 20°F EE down quilt and NeoAir Xlite...
Sleeping Pad R-Values: Not That Useful
Companion forum thread to: Sleeping Pad R-Values: Not That UsefulR-values alone are not enough for many consumers choosing new sleeping pads, and much of the current guidance is inconsistent. I think the...
When Luxury Becomes Necessity
I was wondering about this Yuval Harari quote (from Sapiens) and its applicability in the backpacking world: "One of history's few iron laws is that luxuries tend to become necessities and to...
Standardised Benchmarking for Insulated Jackets (beyond R-Value)
Hi all, Firstly, I've read through these threads here https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/scientific-way-to-compare-r-value-to-down-insulation/ https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/73153/ ... and plenty elsewhere. Let's just say, this issue has been bothering me for some time. So, here's an interesting sentence:...
Dumb, dangerous mistakes
I need entertainment, so here’s my story, and I’ll look forward to reading yours. I have no doubt that this group can come up with dumb and dangerous behavior they survived on...
How to Make Coffee in the Backcountry: Gear and Methods
Companion forum thread to: How to Make Coffee in the Backcountry: Gear and MethodsThis article provides an overview of coffee-making methods (how to make coffee in the backcountry) while backpacking, with a...
Evaluation of North Face Futurelight
North Face has introduced their latest technology, Futurelight, with lots of marketing fanfare. After reading a number of reviews, I decided to take a look at a Futurelight garment to see if...
How to get warm with a quilt
I bought a quilt recently because I thought it would suit the way I sleep better. I toss and turn a lot, and a sleeping bag that goes with me is always...
