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Orienting your tent....or temple
As we drive to the trailhead, the radio stations began to drift off into static and fading holy roller broadcasts....and we've taken to listening to lectures on CDs about various topics. One of the recent...
3/4 Air mattress - what to do about your feet?
I've been using a full length Exped Synmat UL and quite comfortable doing so, but as usual I dream about ways to cut weight (literally). What are your thoughts on a 3/4...
Frost in Arctic Sleeping Bags
https://arapahoeprepfair.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/frost-in-arctic-sleeping-bags-edited.pdf Rather long paper at this link discusses frost build up in sleeping bags used in arctic. Cold nights and 50 pound sleeping bags are the possible results. Made me cold just...
Packrafting the Wood River (British Columbia)
Companion forum thread to: Packrafting the Wood River (British Columbia)A tale of extreme bushwhacking, intense whitewater packrafting, and a 5-day trek that turned into an 11-day epic on British Columbia’s Wood River....
Hilleberg for JMT 2017?
Hi, I'm targeting 2017 for a JMT thru-hike and looking for a suitable tent around 2 lbs. Candidates are: Nemo Blaze 2p (or the new Meta LE but no one seems to...
PCT Milestones
Hello! I am planning for a 2016 PCT thru hike and I'm beginning to dive into the weeds re: logistics. I would like to create a list of "milestone" stops: places where...
Dyneema (Zing It) vs. Spectra (Lawson Equipment) for bear bag/general purpose?
I know questions similar to this have been asked before, but in searching the forums I haven’t quite found the answer. I’m looking to purchase a cord mainly for hanging a bear...
Why are down-filled inflatable pads warmer?
Air is a good insulator. The down in bags and garments creates insulation by puffing out and creating trapped air volume. But an inflatable pad is already filled with trapped air....
How hard is it to make a pyramid shelter?
So...since I'm not allowed to buy anything ever again, I'm going to try my hand at making a shelter out of silnylon (or ???) I really like pyramids, and the hexamid-type shelters...
Hiking the Haute Route Pyrenees, East to West, in Early June.
I am planning a hike along the HRP in early June. I will be technically be starting on May 30th. I am planning to spend 45 days hiking. From what I've read...
Just musing out loud & thinking outside the box.
The below musings are inspired by the wish/dream of someday doing a long term Arctic or Antarctica type trip (month plus). Conventional wisdom dictates for more extreme cold conditions, most of one's...
REI Tents: Your favorite?
What are the best tents to buy at REI? I have bought most of my tents from TarpTent, MLD and Zpacks. I got a gift card from REI and want to know what...
Raincoat for Serious, Serious Bushwacking.
I've tried a number of lightweight raincoats so I know what I like and don't like. I was wondering if anyone has any idea what kinds of materials would hold up best...
Quilt size help
I'm 5'6" and was as getting ready to order an EE enigma short (72") as this would seem to give me plenty of coverage but the description says "up to 5'6" for the...
Help four older, women backpackers adjust to age/health issues.
I backpack with three other mid-70's women and we need to adjust to age and health issues such as back or foot problems, IT Band pain, altitude sickness, etc. We can't do...
My 2016 Gear List
My Gear So I've been working on my gear for 2016 and wouldn't mind some feedback. This will mostly be weekending though I am taking a couple weeks to spend on Isle...
Best winter backpack ?
Can you'll give me your favorite winter packs. I'm thinking they need to be sturdier, more water resistant, lots of loops to attach gear , like snow shoes and poles and able...
Hammock vs. tent
I plan on hiking, starting in April, on the AT. I have a Big Agnes, semi free standing, tent. Have been reading up on hammocks thinking that is the way to go...
Butyl Rubber gloves for VBL gloves?
When looking at conductivity of different solid materials, i noticed that butyl rubber has an unusually low conductivity for a common, cheap solid material--.09 in the international system of measurement. The conductivity...
Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2015: Our Staff Favorites!
This article summarizes our staff's best backpacking gear of the year - the ultralight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear they pick as their favorites for their annual adventures.
