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Heat loss time curves?
I'm currently thinking of making a new UL sleeping bag for "survival" purposes as part of my ski touring day pack. Funds are not available to buy a FF Vireo but something...
Reaching the Summit of Misti: The Challenges of High Altitude Hiking
Misti is one of the three volcanoes you can see from Arequipa, Peru, which is the second-largest city in the country. Part of the Andes mountain range, Misti is located between Chachani and Pichu Pichu. In this article, I’ll tell the story of my Misti summit attempt and share some lessons I learned along the way.
Bivy Users: how to keep mosquitos off your face
I finally got a bivy and am interested in trying it out cowboy style, as in NOT below a tarp. But one thing I have been wondering about is how to get...
Still struggling with my trekking pole tent - help?
This is the third trip out this summer with my Tarptent Notch Li. I still don't have it right. Despite using longer stakes and rocks to hold them, I'm just not getting...
Winter Gear Question Smorgasbord
A couple of winter gear questions! Looking for new perspectives, advice, feedback. Different scenarios, too---section hiking northeast AT & other long trails, 2-5 nights in the Adirondacks, etc. My comfortable min is...
Lightweight Wood Saws for Backpacking
Here's what affects saw performance and how that's revealed in four models from Bahco, Suluk46, Coghlan's, and Sven Saw. Lightweight Wood Saws for Backpacking Thanks for the great article Ryan! I've been...
Elemental Horizons Kalais XT Pack Review
The Elemental Horizons Kalais XT backpack (42.8 oz / 1213 g, $336) is a 60.4-liter pack meant to handle the harshest and most rugged conditions.
Suggestions for increasing quilt warmness
I just came back from 3 nights backpacking trip in Yosemite. I was warm in the valley but the two nights on the mountain were really cold. The quilt I used is...
Distilled Water and Filters
Successful test of suggestion. Rinsing Be Free filter with distilled water prior to storage was suggested in a recent thread. Sorry, can't find that post. Distilled rinsing was aimed at avoiding filter...
2 person sleep system- feedback wanted on options I’m considering
Hi all, first time posting here, and already amazed at how much info, education and good laughs Ive gotten from the forums. Â Sorry for writing a novel, but I have found through...
How can I increase my pad’s warmth
Looking for a simple way to increase the warmth of my sleeping pad. Don’t want to buy another if possible. I’ve got an Exped synmat that’s got a decent cold rating. I...
Help! Backpacking with Anxiety
TL:DR I really need some advice from the community. I'm preparing to take my girlfriend on her first backpacking trip. It will be 3 days/2 nights in the Catskills of NY in...
How to stay comfortable overnight walking?
What underwear do you find best (not clammy, non chafing)? How do you clean yourself (e.g. get rid of sunscreen) so that you don't feel too grimy overnight? I just use the...
REI Flash Air 1 Tent Review
The REI Flash Air 1 Tent (20 oz / 567 g, $249) is a hybrid single/double-wall solo tent with a single entrance and vestibule and can be supported by a single trekking pole.
How Stormworthy is the Patrol Tarp?
I'm planning some off trail in the Sierra and the Winds as well as a CDT thru. Â I've gotten by with a Grace Duo, mostly on good weather. Â The Duo has not...
Cheap sweatsuit as VBL
I've read that some BPL members like to hike with only a rain shell top and bottom and nothing else under, down to almost freezing . It makes sense as we create...
Episode 25 | Covid-19: What Does it Mean for Backpacking?
Companion forum thread to: Episode 25 | Covid-19: What Does it Mean for Backpacking?Andrew and Ryan discuss the ethics of backpacking in light of Covid-19. They are joined by Jeff Garmire and...
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....
