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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!...
PCT - NOBO
I've posted a version before, but would like some final feedback on the list. Northbound 4/6 11lbs base pack weight 2 1/4lbs electronics (I expect to send some things back) I'm taking...
UL at -20F?
What do you all think? Just got back from New Hampshire's Mt. Washington two day hike. Temps hit -15F, I was pretty toasty in the bag. Alcohol stove/Sidewinder lit well and boiled...
 Hacked discussion of tents? restored
"We pitched it with the doors open due to the warm weather, but the thread has been interesting with the modifications for the door closures. I'm looking at the toggle idea and...
Help me lighten up for the CDT
Right now I am looking at being just under 14 lbs... not really as light as I would like to be, with the miles I am wanting to do. Planning on starting...
Help me make a decision on bags... please!
Ok, I suck at making buying decisions, call me cheap or frugal sure but I like to think I just like to make the best purchase the first time. I don't like...
AT Ridgerunner Smokies Gear List, March-May
I'll be on the Appalachian Trail in the smokies as a Ridgerunner from March 1st until mid-May. I won't really have an option to not hike if the weather is bad, so...
Best UL stove for use in random international places
So I'm doing this trip around the world for a year...or two? At times I will camp and am getting set up for that. I'll be in a bunch of random places...
Whats your SUL Cook Set-Up Grams/Milliliter %
My cook set up is not the best. You could put it in the SUL category, but it is nowhere near that of can stove system. However, I like to have a...
what would a 10 # base weight look for a winter trip?
This made me think of the two guy who just finished the PCT winter/southbound. Has anyone seeb their gear list? Dale- I have, it's here http://www.shawnforry.com/Margin_Walker...A_Hikers_Chronicles/Blog/Entries/2014/10/19_Last_Minute_Scramble_files/PCT%20Winter%20Gear%20List.pdf those guys obviously have their kit...
Quilt combination questions! HELP!
Hello! I have been using Hammock Gear Topquilts for a little over a year now, but I am just starting to get into using it for hammock. I know there is never...
Cutting it too light
In the original spirit of another thread gone astray........ Most of us have been able to shed weight without sacrificing safety but I also suspect many of us have taken it too...
