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How Do You Occupy Self during Evening/Downtime when Solo?
1. Campfire 2. I don't go winter camping by myself anymore. In summer it doesn't matter, I hike and explore all day and by the time it gets dark, I'm tired anyways....
Shouldn't a rain jacket ALWAYS be high visibility?
I was looking at the super mica per another thread and the author said he wanted high visibility: http://marmot.com/products/details/super-mica-jacket# You can look at the colors here... but thinking about it. Why would...
Me for 3 on the SHT
While I'll never be in league with the experience found in these threads, I'm still no stranger to falling asleep to the sound of June bugs rustling through the leaves under my...
EN 13537 and LOFT
Does anyone have a resource or knowledge of typical loft requirements to provide a given T-comfort rating for the EN 13537 standard. For example, how much loft would a bag require to...
Longer head net suggestions please
I'm trying to use just a tarp for shelter, no bivy bag. For peace of mind, I'm looking for a longer headnet to use with my sleeping bag. Does any one have...
Hiking shoes advice
Hello Folks! I know there are smart experienced people here so I am hoping to get some idea on how to pick some good hiking shoes. I am looking for a shoe...
Do you carry a backup fire starter? What and Why or Why Not?
I don't know - I think these fire starting items give people a false sense of security. If you're out there solo, and all the wood is wet, and your gear is...
Knife features, uses
I am considering attempting to design a knife targeted at campers/backpackers and would like some opinion feedback, please. My question is "How do you / might you use a knife?" I know...
A Visual Paradigm for Windshirts - Multiple Axis of Understanding.-Rev 0
Jeff correctly pointed out that the Rev. 2 chart could be interpreted that an item has more water resistance as it gets lighter. This was a limited data set artifact. The simplest...
Has anyone here switched to a quilt and liked it LESS than a regular sleeping bag?
I keep seeing "come to Jesus" stories on here about how people resisted quilts for the longest time, tried one, and never went back. Any stories to the contrary? The reason I...
Long term durability of Zpacks, Enlightened Equipment and Western Mountaineering bags/quilts
I've been researching bags and quilts for the past month and have narrowed my choices down to the following bags/quilts. Zpacks 30 degree Western Mountaineering Summerlite Enlightened Equipment Enigma - 850 down...
Best single piece of advice for new UL backpackers? Particularly women?
In May I am hosting a large gathering of women for a "gear shakedown" directed towards women who are active hikers but intimidated by backpacking for various reasons. It's car-camping event at...
Backpackable Wood Stoves: Theory and Ultralight Application
Think it would be cozy if tent bound in winter and imagined such a system 15 years ago. Glad to see companies experimenting with it but share the concern about tight quarters...
Quilts
Let's get some discussion going on quilts. I have been using a Hammock Gear Burrow 20. M50 outer, 10d inside, button snap closure, around 11 oz 900 fill, weighs 528 grams or...
Progress ;-?
Define progress. In my case it is defined as a constant state of transition. ;-) In the beginning of my hiking trips I used a $14.00 flashing blue light special as my...
Windshirt Question
I've been using a Squamish after losing my Houdini last spring. I found it on clearance and price was on par with other similar windshirts. Fit is great (although it could be...
New REI Quarter Dome Tents
Anyone have any experience with the new REI Quarter Dome Tents? Looks very similar to the Copper Spur UL, but made with a little heavier material and a few additional features. They...
6th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2014: Henry Coe State Park, California
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park January 24-26th, 2014 Corral Trail Head to Manzanita Point Group Campsites 2.7 Miles Approx. Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft. Daytime Temps: 74F...
Waterproof inside layer for winter bag
I have been thinking over a design for a winter quilt or more precisely a top bag. I am a huge believe in VBL even with temperatures around freezing. I am contemplating...
Critter Style Pack Cover
Here's an example of how you don't need to buy 'stuff' to backpack as good as, or better than, the pros. I learned this from a Green Beret. Click here. It's my...
