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Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim Day Hike Suggestions
I know there have been previous threads on the Rim-2-Rim subject, yet, I didn't find too much info on exactly what I am trying to do.....so here goes. I would like to...
My "wind shirt" rant...
what kind of rain jacket? Albert - until last summer I never saw a need for a wind jacket either. While I still don't see a "need" for one, I now carry...
Strategy for dealing with cold, freezing rain: WPB socks and midlayer question
This past week (thanks to a tip from Chad Poindexter) I did a short trip on the AT in the Roan Highlands. I ended up bailing a bit early, in part due...
Softshell as Windshirt substitute
Good folks at BPL, I thought you'd be able to assist me in helping understand the importance of a windshirt. Historically, I haven't used one for two reasons: 1) durability 2) necessity...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Edit: Let me check with the city, I think she means 27 gallons per day, per adult, correct? Still seems like a lot of water, but if you are watering fruit trees,...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Its time for Canadian Bacon 2. "Turn on the water pronto or we'll bomb Toronto." I'm in one of the counties on the Columbia where we've been warned that this will be...
Backpack Selection Advice
I have a 5lb Osprey Aether 70 that I have used and really like. In a separate post http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=101123&skip_to_post=855892#855892 it came to my attention that my pack is too heavy. I would...
Gear advice/list for partial JMT trip
Have permits for a hike starting at South Lake and exiting Whitney over 9 days (7 full, 2 partial) this summer. My previous long hike was over 5 days (Bishop/Piute pass 3...
leaking pad or not?
I have a Neoair that I have to augment with air just before going to bed and once during the night. Without submerging the whole thing in water, I was wondering if...
Gatewood cape or something else?
Find myself pondering the Gatewood Cape lately. Simplicity in spades and dual use for sure. Still, the weight of the cape and nest together equal some 1 person tents on the market...
Rainy weather - hammock or tent preference?
I've been weighing the benefits of a tent versus hammock when rain is forecast. It seems to break down for me like this: Hammock Pros - if it gets really soupy you're...
Cold sleeper - what to do?
Socks made of Muskox yarn are 8 times warmer than wool. 8 times more expensive than wool. Wear a pair to keep your feet warm and that might take care of your...
Cold sleeper - what to do?
Cold sleeping history: For years I used a down mummy bag which I hated because every night out I started out too hot and ended up too cold. I "upgraded" to a...
Taking fresh meats on hikes - how long does it last?
Many, many years ago, before the era of political correctness, before the era of absurd insurance every which way you turned, while dinosaurs still roamed the earth somewhere in the deep dark...
Inflating UL Synmat 7 by mouth - loss of insulation?
Does inflating a synthetic insulated air mattress by mouth reduce the R-value? Is the moisture present significant enough to negatively affect the insulative properties of the synthetic fibers? Also, how do you...
Showing an Afghan vet my UL gear today
A young former Army Ranger with Afghanistan tours is coming over today to look at my UL gear. He wants to get into backpacking. I'm hoping it impresses him enough to want...
Two-person bivy for use with quilt and Neoair 3/4 length pads
On our last trip to RMNP it got snowy and windy and we were slightly cold with a two-person quilt, draft stopper fabric all around, Neoair 3/4 length pads and empty packs...
Hardshells, too many choices
I'm having a difficult time picking out a hardshell. I have a lot of avaible options with pro deals for Patagonia, Arcteryx, Rab, Mountain Hardwear, Sportiva, and Helly Hansen. HH doesn't have...
Thinking about a bug bivy...
I'm thinking about adding a bug bivy to my tarp set up, but I'm not sure which one will work best with my setup or if maybe making my own is better....
Starting from scratch, suggestions welcome!
Hi everyone. I've recently decided to take up backpacking again, but it's been about 10 years since I last did anything. Boy oh boy has gear come a long way since then!...
