Search Backpackinglight.com
5,116 Result(s) found for "ground cloth" out of 200,410 total records. (0.039s)
Do I need to duct tape my kids?
I have two adventure loving kids (1.5 & 3.5 yrs) who during night get possessed by woodland spirits and wriggle all over the place. Add to this a slippery sleeping bag, a...
Tent Heater options - candle/alcohol/propane, what to use?
@David, thanks a lot for your input! I'm aware of the indicator cards as I'm a pilot myself, but didn't know about the small electronic devices, or at least not of those...
Ripstop Inners -- When to Use
I am considering ordering a ripstop inner for my cuben Khufu -- wondering though what is the consensus for when these become necessary? The only experience I have with one is from...
What should I wear on my feet?
Hello everyone! I'm Mark from Michigan and I just getting back into backpacking. My college buddy and I started backpacking back in the late 1980's and shortly after graduating and life beginning,...
Suggestions for base layer hoody the 2016 version
Ok excellent gear folks. I like to sleep wearing something with a hood as I use a quilt and bivi and it just keeps the neck warm for minimum weight. Up until recently...
Down Quilt - alternatives to Enlighted Equipment Revelation?
Long time lurker / first time poster.. hoping to get some advice! I'm looking to upgrade my sleeping bag / quilt situation to ultralight across a couple different trip types: 3 seasons, solo,...
Replacing Ziplocks with Stuff Sacks Critique Requested
Just completed the North Coast and Cape Scott Trail. Will post pics and info shortly. I left for this 7 day trip with a 14.48 lb base weight using a ULA Circuit and...
SUL Rogue River Trail, Summer
https://lighterpack.com/r/fczg7h I'm doing the Rogue River Trail (40+ miles) over the course of 4 days in September and 5 days in October. I anticipate the September trip will be very warm, and...
Quick question for Duplex owners...
Hey folks, just got my duplex this weekend and I am super impressed. Played house in it this weekend as heat waves and me don't agree. I noticed 4 fabric loops about 1/2 inch...
Dirty Girl Gaiter to go with pants?
I'd like to buy short gaiters, instead of taking my high OR Rocky Mountain with me to Kungsleden this fall. Looking through Dirty Girl Gaiter's website, I couldn't find any photo of...
Need a new sleeping pad approach
My wife and I currently use a Synmat Hyperlite Duo inflatable pad with a Zpacks quilt. We both wake up several times a night with hip pain. We used to use separate NeoAir...
sleeping bag temp question
Hey friends, If when buying sleeping bag, I take the bags temp ratings at face value for comfort and lower limit..... -I should buy towards comfort temp right? -Say a bag as a...
TT Notch owners: tips for rainy weather?
I just got a Tarptent Notch and am learning the ins and outs of this tent. I'm looking for any tips and tricks for how to use it in extended rain from...
Backpacking during a world trip
Hi all, My girlfriend and I are planning a yearlong, round the world trip for next year. We were initially only going to stay in hostels and do day hikes, but as we're...
Reminder About Hiking in Extreme Heat
For every person that dies hiking in the desert heat, 40000 would pay to ride an air conditioned bus with a concession stand instead of walking. We should pave the popular...
Can you possibly go lighter than this??
This has been a project of many, many years. I think I squeeeezed every milli-ounce out of this stuff and would love to ask you how you can possibly go lighter and...
anyone find their pack weight going up?
Mine has gone up but I still tend to hover at or under 10 lbs base weight. At least I think that's where I'm at as I really don't weigh everything at...
anyone find their pack weight going up?
I know, it's heresy :), but mine has gone up. I've done a lot of trips at or near "SUL" weights and while I learned from all of them (and enjoyed them...
Wicking, yay, nay, or "it's relative" to the importance?
IMO, wicking layers or whatever we want to call them are indispensable in cold weather where moisture is pushed out from the body. We want to try and maintain an equilibrium over...
Wicking, yay, nay, or "it's relative" to the importance?
The question of wicking and it's importance seems to be a mildly controversial area here, though not often discussed or debated in depth or detail. I'm curious who thinks what and why?...
