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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...
Warmth upgrade from down quilt
I have an Enlightened Equipment Revelation. I am 5' 6" with a 33" waist and have the 20 degree 800 fill short and regular width model that I have had for a...
Gear shops in Japan
I’m in Japan for a couple of weeks and looking for suggestions on UL gear/clothing shops. Arrived at Kansai yesterday and am staying in Nara. Heading to Tokyo in 10 days. Thanks...
Hiking the JMT in late September/early October?
Hello everyone, I was looking for some input on Hiking the JMT from September 19- October3-4 starting at Tuolumne Meadows. I have been hiking all my life but have yet to do...
Thoughts on This Tarp for Dining Fly
What do you folks think of this tarp in 10x12 as a dining fly? Price/weight/reviews all look good to me. Paria SilTarp Not bad. 22 ounces. I would use some better cord...
Cold wet night, advice for next time
Hey all, A couple of weeks ago I was able to get out for a quick weekend overnighter. I was exited because the weather was calling for snow with temps in the...
Rain-pants - WPB vs Silnylon
Hi My ancient non-breathable rain pants are reaching end of life. I'm a neanderthal who has never tried breathable rain pants and and am wondering if switching to a WPB fabric is...
TT Notch vs SMD Deschutes + inner
So I'm in the market for a new tent. For the most part I've narrowed it down to the Notch and the Deschutes/inner combo. I live in California and need a tent...
Toilet Stool for Backpacking?
Ha! I'm only planning on one more post... Ask Bearikade to make a bear canister for you with top and bottom openings. :) "Ask Bearikade to make a bear canister for you...
Tarptent Tyvek footprints
I ordered two Tyvek footprints from Tarptent. They say to expect 5% shrinkage after washing so I'll wash them 1st in Nikwax fabric DWR solution. Can't hurt. Then I'll sew on some...
Joshua Tree: California Riding and Hiking Trail
Joshua Tree: California Riding and Hiking Trail 37.5 miles https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Tree-National-Recreation-Harrison/dp/187768953X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522392823&sr=8-1&keywords=tom+harrison+map+joshua+tree Link for Tom Harrison Joshua Tree National Park Map https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm Joshua Tree National Park Website March 16th to March 18th, 2018 Daytime...
Bivy/Sleeping Bag/Jacket...what type of shell?
Hey there! I’m not sure if this is the right place to post, but I need some advice on a multi-purpose build that Nunatak is doing for me. Just a bit of...
To Ditch my wind shirt or not? Patagonia Storm Racer double duty?
The last couple years my 3 season go to layering system hasn't been tweaked much. Â This system has worked successfully in the Cascades, Sierra and Colorado Rockies. Â However, I got caught in...
Condensation mitigation in single wall (duplex-style) tent
Hello, I'm designing a duplex/smd lunar duo style tent and I've seen various different approaches to ventilation in this style tent and I'm wondering about what is actually effective (apart from campsite...
Wind-worthy tent that doesn't need a lot of staking? Does this exist?
I've been using a TT Moment DW the past couple years and I really love it -- perfect amount of space for me and features. One thing I like about it is...
Bug net skirt or bivy for a deschutes tarp clone?
hi, a question best answered by deschutes plus owners, I suspect: I am tossing up whether to modify my shelter (custom but modeled closely on a smd deschutes) with a bug net...
Solo Hiking in CO - Q's on Bears and Designated Camp Sites
I moved to CO this winter and have 7 trips arranged ranging from 2-4 days long. In my head I see this as quite possibly the most exciting backpacking summer of my life since...
