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Freestanding > Non-Freestanding Tents??
I've spent the last year or so casually looking and researching non-freestanding tents because I thought this was the next step to go ultralight. Well,I finally pulled the trigger last night, and...
Pushing limits of three-season gear
I know from a previous car camping trip that my quilt (20 degree EE down quilt) will get me through the night when it is close to 20 degrees if I have...
Footwear for Scottish Highlands?
I'm getting an early start planning for late May-June tromps in Scotland. Haven't been there and wondering if I should swap my usual non-gore shoes (Salomon X Ultra; Altra), which I do...
Layering Advice (Cue Windshirt Discussion)
Looking for advice on my layering system for PCT-thru. I’m thinking of a few different combinations. Here’s what I’m using by default (it worked in 2016, only I carried the M10 instead...
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...
