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Things that just work
It's been a good bunch of years since I bought any gear. Divorce, single parenting, work, and hobby farm maintenance all shifted my focus from what I had, and onto how best...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 5400 Backpack Review
Companion forum thread to: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 5400 Backpack ReviewLight and large: our Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter 5400 Backpack review – a lightweight pack with the chops for carrying large loads....
Dan Durston & his X-Mid, how it came to be
There's a nice thread about Dan's X-Mid 1P, sold through Massdrop. (I have no relationship with Massdrop, it's simply part of the story). Here's the backstory on how it came to be....
Lightning is stealing the thunder from my backpacking trips
I have a fair amount of outdoors experience. I have learned what to do to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning in the backcountry, and I follow those guideline. When...
Trail Crew--fun, sun, and sweat...
has been laid up with tendonitis in her foot, P decided to take advantage of a week-long volunteer trail crew opportunity in the Mokelumne Wilderness, once again with ranger Chip Morrill.  Here's the...
Hummingbird Hammocks Reviews: Single, Single+, Pelican, Warbler, and Suspension System
Companion forum thread to: Hummingbird Hammocks Reviews: Single, Single+, Pelican, Warbler, and Suspension SystemHummingbird Hammocks offers a variety of Made in the USA hammocks and accessories including three hammocks, two hammock tarps,...
Your tried & true innovations when backpacking/What are you most excited about?
Kevin: "Yes – having an extendable blower is great. I have this one from Vargo Outdoors – it includes a ferro rod as well." That looks like a very useful product. thanks for calling...
Quadratic tent experiences? does it match the Caffin criteria?
Hi, I found this tent: http://www.thetheoryworks.com/quadratic-tent-system/ which might meet some of Roger's criteria for a tunnel tent (though it might fail to meet them all to be a proper Caffin tent). Does...
Dodging T-storms in the High Sierra
(edit: I meant to edit this first post, but I ended up putting the TR in the second post. I apologize for my error; please enjoy these ASCII mountains) /\ /  \/\...
Lateral tunnel tent?
I've been noodling on this a bit more, focusing on wind loading, as that appears to be a weak point of the concept. I realized that if you have a big, head-to-toe...
How much does sleeping bag volume affect warmth?
I'm asking because my current bag isn't warm enough for me, and I'm debating what to do about it. I have the Western Mountaineering Apache MF, which is a narrow 15 degree...
Summer sleeping setup help
I've always just made do with a 20* bag of some kind year round, trying to get a dedicated summer bag in the 40 degree ish range. Preferably: no hood, semi- rectangle...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
I find the supplied stuff sack to be sized perfectly well...no trouble at all fitting the shelter in it. Â I use the STS Nano because I prefer a totally waterproof tent sack...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
The rip above was going to be repaired first with tenacious tape on inside + silicone on outside before restoring the hem. I am thinking it would be good to avoid stitches...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
Looks like a sound design Dan. The biggest drawback to mids is the way the canopy is so close to your head and feet when you lay down. This 2 pole design obviously...
Traversing Corsica on the GR-20 – Another Father-Daughter Adventure
Now that my daughter is 16 I don’t take it any longer for granted that she wants to go on her annual summer backpacking trek with me. Our summer treks from when...
Why use 3/4 length pad?
I found a ridgerest at Goodwill, but failed to notice it was 3/4 length until i got home... only weighs 269 grams on my scale which is great.  But then i thought......
Ditch Exos 38 for New Kumo? Need advice.
First post...need advice. I hammock with a WBBB. I have my summer baseweight to 9.5 with the Exos 38 (no brain). I can save 10 oz with the Kumo (w/upgraded sit pad)....
Bob Open 2018
Bob Open Trip Report Day 1: North Fork Blackfoot Trailhead to Basin Creek Cabin (27.7 miles) After a wet evening, we started hiking on a beautiful cool sunny morning. Really couldn't have...
moving from sleeping bag to quilt
Hello Folks--I am trying to drop my base weight and thinking about moving from my Western Mountaineering Versalite 10 degree, 850 fill bag (30oz) to a quilt. Â Last year on the firs...
