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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. This system has worked successfully in the Cascades, Sierra and Colorado Rockies. 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...
Philmont Gear List - 15 pound base weight
I have provided my Philmont packing list to a few on this forum, so I thought I would post it up for everyone to see. I am going to try and attach...
Advisor's FAK for Philmont?
I carried too big a kit in 14. Think 2lbs ish. All I ever used crew wide was some Lukotape, baidaids, scissors, neosporin, and maybe a few doses of OTC pain/fever/swelling reducer....
A NEW PARADIGM FOR UNDERSTANDING WPB FABRICS
To my knowledge neither of the “lightweight” Outdry EX jackets have pit-zips. The Featherlight has two pockets on the front of the jacket for ventilation and the Caldorado has open underarm vents...
A NEW PARADIGM FOR UNDERSTANDING WPB FABRICS
There would be a real market (on BPL at least) for a set of simple rain pants in this material in the 4-5oz range. In any kind of brush the DWR is...
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. 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. 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...
