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Extreme weather
Let us begin with the hypothesis that climate change is really happening. This thread is not about climate change per se, but rather about the ramifications of "hypothetical" climate change upon human-powered...
Better techniques or skills for the rain?
I think now how I have been thinking about things has been out of whack so instead of looking at the gear I am just going to buy cheap and light stuff...
New Western Mountaineering bag
I noticed a new 14.5 oz bag from WM- the EverLite, it zips open into a flat blanket shape, they also changed the color of the Megalite bag from purple to dark...
Gear List: Goal of 10lb Base Weight
Hi all, Goal of this thread is to explain my current state of backpacking and hopefully get some help in getting my base weight to 10lbs or less.Background: I'm a 25 year...
Andes adventures
WE just got back from two weeks in Peru, including a Santa Cruz trek in the Andes. Pretty spectacular stuff, with the trail starting at about 10,000 feet in tropical conditions, and...
Best balance of weight + R value in Exped MW pad?
Initially wanted to get and use one pad for winter and 3 seasons, but the lightest higher R value Exped wide pad is the Downmat Winterlite (R value 8), which according to...
Moving to Colombia: Gear Considerations
Hi everybody, this is my first post on the forums. I finally joined after lurking and leeching amazing free information for a long time. I'm relatively new to UL packing and I...
I need a specific size tent
Does anyone know of a tent that has an entrance height of at least 55 inches? I know this is a kind of a stage request but the aging process left me...
#1 complaint about packing
Another thread got me thinking. What is the worst part of packing your gear up for everyone? I find that the air mattress takes the most amount of fiddling for me. Something...
Cuddling Couple Sleep System
Hi all! I know couple's sleep systems have come up in threads before, but it seems like the most recent discussion is circa 2008, so it seemed appropriate to bring it up...
Is it even possible to stay dry in a rain forest? Should I just give up?
Another week spent in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Rained for 3 days straight, with solid downpours often and a continuous drizzle when it wasn't downpouring. Solid fog the whole time,...
Bivy on east coast
I tried cowboy camping in the mid Atlantic area in the spring. The dew settled into my bag so thickly that I woke up because I got damp and chilly - and...
modern take on Scout fire and question on vapor barrier
in the 1700's soldiers/scouts would often wander into enemy country trying to remain undetected, but still needing to stay warm, a large fire was out of the question- they would cover themselves...
ATTN: CatCut Tarp Users
I'm thinking of switching to a catenary or flat tarp for summer here in Colorado Rockies. I use a lightweight bivy. My concern is will getting a cat cut tarp like the...
Waterproof Bivy or Tarp + lightweight Bivy?
Hi there, For this summer I want to have a lightweight shelter, mostly used for quick overnight (1 night) photography trips in the alps. Usually when I want to take photos in...
Adding weight to increase efficiency. Thoughts?
So I got back from a trip on the AT in GA,(In and out from Woody Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter) and I realized my last night/morning out there that my set...
Where should I sell the worlds warmest sleeping bag? (inflatable + goose down)
Hi All, I'm looking for suggestions of where on the web (probably not BPL) to sell a crazy warm sleeping bag. I have a Cocoon 4 Extreme by Pneugear / Envirogear. Bought...
56Km Race Plan
Hi, since it seems this is the closest to a 'fastpacking' or trail running section I thought I might post this here (not sure though). I have signed up for the same...
Esbit burner testing
Robert, you may own as many stoves as Dan Y. Please leave me some in your will. Robert, awesome write-up and supreme photos. Tha shape your TITANIUM SIERRA 750 reminds me of Aaron Sorensen's...
Esbit burner testing
Dan, I missed the windscreen photo you posted earlier. Looks as if it could be very efficient once the intake/exhaust is tuned but a bit problematic on the trail due to size and...
