Search Backpackinglight.com
5,120 Result(s) found for "ground cloth" out of 200,410 total records. (0.041s)
Does this mean I'm ultralight?
I went through the new Backpacker's magazine gear guide, and I don't think there was a single item I wanted, due to the awareness of lighter, and often cheaper gear options. Does...
Can't stop changing gear?
Guys, just find what works and roll with it! Back in the day, we didn't have the internet and stuff to make us drool over new stuff. Consumerism has taken off in...
Can't stop changing gear?
Anyone here constantly switching gear like me even if it's for the same temperature range? It seems like I finally get the weight/function right with the kit, then do a 180· and...
HELP HELP HELP!!!
Hi All, I have just subscribed to this website and I feel like Father Xmas on ecstasy (not that I really know how it would feel like...)! I hope it'll keep up...
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...
