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Wind jacket plus fleece with no rain jacket?
I've been hypothermic on a breezy day in Panama following a typical monsoon when the temperatures dropped down to the 70*s. I always look for gear I can leave home but a...
Wind jacket plus fleece with no rain jacket?
Do y'all think I could get away with an r1 fleece and a montbelle tachyon wind breaker and no rain jacket for the Colorado trails and other places with typical afternoon thunderstorms?...
Nylon Pants from Duluth Trading Company
I've yet to order a pair of these pants so I can't tell you if they're good or bad. I'm probably going to order a pair of the non-cargo pants to see...
ULA Circuit - A Successful Navy Blue Dyeing Session
I recently purchased a ULA Circuit in the color 'Purple Blaze' with the intent of dyeing it dark blue. I figured that since purple is right next to blue on the color...
Why the obsession over sleeping bag/quilt warmth but not sleeping pad warmth?
I'm genuinely curious to know why there seems to be so much attention given to the exact warmth rating of sleeping bags and quilts around here (e.g. "is it a 30 degree...
Have you ever saved someone's life?
I gave a guy CPR on a golf course but he didn't make it. Golfers love golf courses like hikers love the backcountry. I've had multiple people say something similar to this...
Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit - Still Relevant?
LOL, Bob G!!!! Get yer nerd on with a veiled Star Trek reference - I love it! > Delmar, if we go back to the old, old days, maybe 35 years ago......
Sawyer Extractor Snake Bite Kit - Still Relevant?
Bob, is it possible that your Western Diamondback has molded? Or has he an algae infestation? A run-in with a So Cal graffiti artist from the Verde Gang? Is he an eco-terrorist...
1st post plus Tentative Gear List
Hey all! I am a long time lurker and someone who has dreamed of backpacking for a long time. Now that I am out of a relationship and getting on my own...
Sleeping Bag vs Bags - and temps for a multi-bag system in SouthEast US?
I'm looking to upgrade my bag(s) for my girlfriend and I and looking for advice on my approach. I’m interested in a quilt but she doesn’t seem excited about them and want's...
MYOG Gear Closet
There was a similar thread here asking what closet organization people we using, and instead of the gear section I'm curious as to what others have built to suit their needs? I'll...
the opposite of ultralight
Been meaning to share this story. About 10 years ago I was backpacking around Europe on my first trip there, lasting about 3 months. I was mostly sleeping in hostels, but I...
Conscious gear buyer
Question out there. I know money and budgets are a factor, but do you take into consideration where your items are made. For example. I just bought a pair of Black Diamond...
"Don't buy expensive ___; save your money and buy good _____."
I think that there are very few areas where spending money makes sense. So lots of save money here. Also I think that the midpoint is always better then the high point....
Western USA Gear List
This is my first post, I'm fairly new to the ultra light scene, so forgive me if there are some obvious errors! Myself and my girlfriend are traveling from LA to Vancouver...
130 miles in two days?
I've mountain biked most of my life and I'm in good shape, but I don't have much experience doing any long distance road cycling. The furthest I ever cycled was 40 hilly...
Beginners Gear List
I have a feeling I'm probably going to take a bit of criticism for some of my choices, but having started collecting backpacking equipment only a few months ago, and trying to...
REI HAS THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE ON THE PLANET!
"Tom, I'm still going with high-maintenance, low experience. But anything is possible. It doesn't feel that way to me." Yeah, I'm willing to admit anything is possible. I'm probably just a curmudgeonly...
Tent Tech
I love a good tent. But what IS a good tent? ->lightweight - This usually means silnylon or cuben fiber for the fabric and aluminum or carbon fiber shock-corded poles. Also strong...
Am I ready for a UL Pack
Hey all, I am new to the forum and new to light backpacking. I would like some advice on my gear list and how to get ready for an UL pack like...
