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Ray Way Argon Tarp and Net Tent
I finished this project a while ago but haven’t gotten around to posting the final product. I wore out my old two person Ray-Way tarp and net tent after several years and...
Lightweight bear bag for long trips
I'm looking for a lightweight bear bag for long trips. For example, I just did the Wonderland Trail in 8 days. I used some older 35 L Sea to Summit dry bags...
Pad Help - Uncomfortable nights
Hi all, looking for some help in regards to my pad. I purchased a BA Air Core a while ago but have never really had a good nights sleep on it. Granted...
Winter Scout Gear
My son bridged over to Boy Scouts last spring and I need to start building up his gear. I have read through a lot of the other threads and documents on scouting....
Trinity Alps: Caribou Lake
October 9th to October 12th, 2014 3.5 Days and 17 Miles: 8.5 Miles to Caribou Lake, Point In and Out Daytime Temperatures: 70F to 78F Evening Temperatures: 40F to 45F Trail Head:...
Creeping Weight.
@Ken - I see what you did there. Plus you used the title creep weight. LOL. Craig, I think about this topic often. I take some trips where I take the more...
Acclimitization to cold
Anyone have any experience acclimitization to cold to reduce the amount of insulation required to stay warm? for example: http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/science/cold_acclimation_human.php several (contradictory) ideas: if you acclimitize, you'll feel warmer but your core...
Snow Peak LiteMax stove malfunction? or was it the canister's fault? or maybe just my own stupidity?
I have had a Snow Peak LiteMax stove for several years and used it on numerous trips. Great little canister stove, weighs just 2 ounces, and has never given me any trouble...
The 32 ounce problem
Just curious if I am in line with current thinking and methods and not re-inventing the wheel here...I have not been super ultra light minded for some time and I'm curious if...
2 Person Single Wall -- Help me pick
Hi all -- I'm new here and I've been search around the forums a lot for information on 2 person tents and I think I have it narrowed down to these tents....
UL Gear List observations and conclusions after three years of JMT experience
This is a list of gear refined after three years of UL backpacking along the JMT in September / early October: BACKPACK- Z-Packs 60 Liters Arc Blast, with optional load lifters and...
how much r value for snow?
How much r value in a sleeping pad should I be looking at for snow camping on deep snow? Or does that depend on air temperature? It will be for winter in...
Iceland - Laugavegurinn Trail
Hello! Backpacking newb here. I'm starting to plan, with my friend, a trip to Iceland next year in late August. I'm more of a "fly by the seat of my pants" sort...
One Tent or two for a family of four
I have two boys ages 6 and 3. I have taken the oldest backpacking a couple times and we fit into my two man tent just fine (Kelty Ridge 2... a Hubba...
Dumbest thing you ever carried
My wife, daughter and I were backpacking in the Rocky Mtn Nat'l Park for three days. My wife always takes care of the food and I take care of everything else. Upon...
Gear Guide: Ultralight Inflatable Pillows
Companion forum thread to:Gear Guide: Ultralight Inflatable Pillows I really like the Montbell U.L.COMFORT SYSTEM PILLOW for camping. Thick enough for side sleepers, large enough to be stable, and nicely contoured to...
New Zpacks hooded windshirt
" It is a dangerous path to add heavier options ..." That's relative. What are you with something lighter, if it doesn't make you feel comfortable ? That doesn't mean that weight...
Car Keys
Older cars had simple keys. I could get one made of aluminum, cut the head off and carry it while backpacking without regret. Newer cars have heavy fobs. I currently carry a...
Efficient gear storage
Currently I have a large room with closet for my gear storage and I keep my sleeping bags, quilts, and pads flat. However I will be moving in the next few months...
Minaret Lake out and back
Well, I thought I'd share my thoughts on what was supposed to be a 6 day loop in Ansel Adams Wilderness, and ended up being a two day out and back. Having...
