Search Backpackinglight.com
5,212 Result(s) found for "ground cloth" out of 200,410 total records. (0.037s)
How To Camp in Cold and Snow?
I was asked by my son's Boy Scout troop to give advice on how to "snow camp". Living in Phoenix, that isn't something I do. When it is cold up north, I do...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
As suggested by Craig...and inspired by an old thread where aspiring ultra runners posted their progress and supported one another. This is not meant to be restricted to any particular activity. Whatever...
Zpacks Tent (Solplex) Cuban Fiber Weight
I'm about to pull the trigger on a new Zpacks Solplex. I'm a little hung up over the .51 vs .74 oz/sqyrd decision. I was curious what other people have gone with,...
Layering quilts and temperature rating.
Hey guys, wondered if anyone here had experience layering quilts and if anyone knew of a reliable formula. Years ago, I seem to remember a formula that was supposedly from one of...
Pad and Quilt Recommendations for the JMT in September
If my plans come together, I will be solo hiking the John Muir Trail next September. My exact dates will depend on my wilderness permit, which I can't apply for until March 2017. I...
Light Down sleeping bag rated 30s that will do the job in 20s for $250 or less?
Looking for light Down sleeping bag rated 30s that will do the job in 30's and 20s for $250 or less. Not looking to buy used nor spend $$$$ on WM. I...
Packrafting/Ski touring gear
(x-posting from Gear Lists): Hi guys, I am travelling in Scandinavia and am planning a ski/packraft/hike solo traverse of Lofoten, down to Kebnekaise, and along the Torne river. This will take around...
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. I just signed up for a Mountain Education Snow Basics course, to take place in February at Stevens Pass in Washington. They give...
Learning to go off-trail and other advanced skills
Just starting to feel my way here. Skills: Camping--check. Backpacking on trail--check. Trip planning--check. Base weight down to 10-12 lbs. 3-season--check. Rain--check. Basic on-trail map and compass--check. 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...
