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Velcro vs zipper for my quilt?
Hi, I'd love to get everyone's opinion on this... I have used (and loved) my EE Revelation quilt for years, but find that in low temperatures, I get really cold in the...
My Work In Progress Philmont Personal Packing List
https://lighterpack.com/r/1y08fv A few notes. All weights (and a few are not filled in) are manufacturer weights. I'll measure actual weight and update. We're going in 2019, so we haven't yet begun shakedown...
Tarptent Notch Lithium
Historically, Tarptent has been a well-known critic of Cuben (DCF) fabric for tents. Not exactly, and it already has been addressed in this thread. The criticism that TT (Henry Shires) has had...
MYOG UL Dual-Entry 2-Person DCF/Cuben Fiber Hexamid
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Last winter, while waiting for my ankle to heal from reconstructive surgery, I designed and constructed my 4th DIY 2-person ultralight tent. Â Motivation and inspiration came from many of the...
"Older backpackers"-What concessions are you willing to make as you age?
I have felt like the only real concession I have made as I have gotten older is fewer miles. Â Where 25 to 30 miles was the norm, 18 to 20 feels more...
"Older backpackers"-What concessions are you willing to make as you age?
One minor problem is medications that cannot freeze or get too hot, I’ve kept them in a jacket pocket or in a pants pocket if it was cold, not clear what to...
Making a Stephenson/Jansport Hipwings style Carbon Fiber External pack frame?
I have been a member for years but mostly just very much enjoy the great creativity and Body of Knowledge here. Hours spent here are always enjoyable and worthwhile. I have a...
Best Hiking Pants (American Made preferred)
I'm looking for input on the best hiking/backpacking pants out there, with a preference for American made pants. My personal criteria (in loose order of importance): fit (trim fit but not too...
Sleeping Quilts and cold weather
I have an Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 degree quilt in short width and regular length sizing. I am 5' 6" and not wide. I commonly use a Thermarest Neo Air Xlite regular...
Anyone add pit vents? Wanting to add to a Patagonia Nano Puff Bivy Pullover.
I love this jacket but it's too hot in the pit area for me. So, I'm thinking about adding pit vents. To keep the material from unraveling, my thought was to sew...
Gear List (so far) for the NC section of the AT
Pack Setup: Pack: Terra Nova Ultra 20 (4.9 oz) Liner: Sea to Summit Ultralight 20L Dry Sack (2 oz) Frame: Gossamer Gear & Kylmit Airbeam Pack Frame (small) (apx. 2oz) Cover: Sea...
Seeking 6-7 Day Winter Backpacking Recommendations
Hi all! Longtime lurker here. I'm looking to do a 6-7 day solo hike at the end of December somewhere on the warmer side (don't want to have to pack a winter-level...
Winter sleeping system... again
I’m also wondering about my winter setup. I’ve got a Neo Air Xlite and I’m unsure if I should use it together with a CCF pad – or stay lighter with a...
No-cook oatmeal
I mentioned this in another thread, but it also belongs here under Food. Last night, I saw our Finish exchange student mixing up oatmeal, milk, raisins and nuts in a tupperware container...
A strategy for older people for thru-hiking?
My husband just retired. Â So now we have the time. Â I am 67, he is about to turn 62. Â He has had some back issues (3 successful surgeries) but we deal with...
Bivy for Autumn/Winter quick overnights - Event, GoreTex?
Hi there, I'm looking for a good bivy to use in autumn/winter for quick overnight trips in the evening. I will only use it in good weather conditions but it should protect...
quilt. why am I freezing?
"Question: if the problem is the air around my body, for using the quilt like a blanket instead of closing it around me, wouldn’t this happen also with a down quilt?" Yes,...
quilt. why am I freezing?
Dear BL, The other very urgent problem (see other post about tent) is freezing. I hate sleeping bags and liners because they move when I move and they wraps me and I...
Pillows
Like many, many people (most probably) I'm not happy with any pillow solution I have come across to date. So maybe I need to approach the issue from a fundamental angle. What...
0F/-17C Optimal Sleep System - Comfort vs. Weight
Hi, I am new to the community and was looking for some advice regarding designing an optimal sleep system for 0F/-17C. I for the most part have always used as light and minimal...
