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Winter noob needs advice on shovel and boots
I've finally decided to start winter backpacking. I'm starting to get a winter set up. For now, I'm imagining 5-10 miles per day and setting up camp. Not mountaineering. Snow travel. If...
Am I too minimalistic/masochistic
Good day my fellow backpackers. It is now five years I run in truly minimalistic footwear. Sometimes I go barefoot at all. My goto hiking shoes are inov-8 trailrocs 235 which are...
Running tips ? As in not getting hurt.
Half an hour a day, slow jog in the woods, no stopping just slowing if need be, a bit of stretching before. Cardio is all good. Finished my first week and besides...
first time winter backpacking
I hike/snowshoe in winter, but I've never been backpacking. Â I just signed up for a Mountain Education Snow Basics course, to take place in February at Stevens Pass in Washington. Â They give...
Learning to go off-trail and other advanced skills
Just starting to feel my way here. Â Skills: Â Camping--check. Â Backpacking on trail--check. Â Trip planning--check. Â Base weight down to 10-12 lbs. 3-season--check. Â Rain--check. Basic on-trail map and compass--check. Â Practice at thinking through problems...
August in Idaho: Sawtooths-White Clouds
Finally getting around to a TR for our August trip. Overview: Glen and I left Seattle Friday around 11am and drove to Boise where Nate and Mark had flown in from Phoenix....
Poncho Groundsheet Combo and the reality of rain
I am thinking about buying a zpacks Hexamid Solo Plus, and buying a zpacks groundsheet-poncho as my sole groundsheet and rain "jacket." Up until this point, I have used a traditional double...
Sleeping bag advice
How warm does a sleeping bag really need to be? Philmont recommends down to 25 degrees. but that seems pretty low for the middle of summer (our troop goes early July 2017)....
Sierra Designs Zissou 23 Sleeping Bag, 1st use.....cold...keep or return?
Love the looks and wide cut but, not sure if its a keeper (REI). Temp specs didnt seem to match reality this weekend, 1st time I tried it. https://www.rei.com/product/847519/sierra-designs-zissou-23-sleeping-bag Couldland Canyon State...
What's your winter tent?
For now, my winter tent is my only tent, which is the Fjallraven Abisko 1 Lite Tent: I did purchase the extra stakes for more windy conditions and weather load during the...
Neptune Mountaineering in trouble
Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder is the one place to get away from the "outdoor lifestyle" retailers. I was surprised at the lack of inventory when I went in a month ago. I...
Sleeping bag footbox condensation
Hi, I'm using a Rab Neutrino Endurance 600 and am getting condensation from my tent inner on the footbox in colder weather. I'm quite tall so touch the end of my shelters...
Ultralight solo back packing for comfort minded middle aged woman?
John, You should not have gotten me started. I do not like Pacer handles, nor any handles on hiking staffs, anyway. Downhill, I put my hands on top, much like catching a...
Ultralight solo back packing for comfort minded middle aged woman?
Well that picture says a thousand words... I would think on my shoulders the balancing force of the front packs would increase the tension on the upper traps.. A disaster in my...
Ultralight solo back packing for comfort minded middle aged woman?
I know lots of people said "buy once, cry once" but I found that it took me a number of tries to dial my gear in. I ended up striking a balance...
Ultralight solo back packing for comfort minded middle aged woman?
So a year ago I took my first back packing trip in about 20 years. Â Researched a little, but didn't think my 5'5' built like bull frame required ultralight. Â Got a pack...
Time for a rain gear upgrade? Questions about Z-Packs Challenger jacket
is it better to have a 12 ounce rain solution that works or a 6 ounce solution that doesn’t work? Nick hits the nail squarely on the head...weight is not the only...
Storm-proofing the Side Panel on a lightweight A Frame Design
Edward - thanks for the input! There's a pic of Gerry's DIY design here:Â http://www.oregonphotos.com/Gerry2.html It would strengthen the side panel for sure, and it's not a daft idea weight-wise. On a tapered...
KS50 has arrived, first impressions!
My new KS50 has arrived! First Impressions: Excellent quality! Crazy light I thought something was missing from the package;Â sub 21oz. The stays work as advertised. Its a lovely and innovative design the...
Sleeping pads, R value, weight
So I have been 4 season backpacking and even spent one night in 16 deg F daytime temps (not sure overnight temps). I'm trying to decide if I can improve my sleeping...
