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Velcro for a silnylon tent floor?
I just got back for a two-night trip. Both nights, I had to deal with my NeoAir sliding around on my silnylon tent floor (in a TarpTent Notch, BTW). This, despite the...
Recommendation for wedge/bivy tent
I am on the market for a "wedge" style bivy tent. I have looked at specs on different models until my head spun and couldn't make up my mind, so I figured...
Hiking near Kings Canyon - what time of year?
Some friends and I are planning a trip to the South Lake / Black Giant / Evo Basin area in 2014 and the first thing we need to do is nail down...
car camping tent
I took my girls out camping this past 4 days and they loved it. Thing is, my tent was more akin to a sardine can than a comfortable respite for the night....
How to pack the HMG Porter pack?
Folks, I'm wondering how you are packing your HMG Porter packs? I have had mine for about a year and I've done a number of summer and winter trips with it. I'm...
Cozies: Are they worth the weight?
Has anybody done testing with cozies to see if they are really worth it? Certainly they keep your food a bit warmer, but do they help significantly with the rehydration process? My...
Impending JMT Hike Approaching LAST MINUTE GEAR Questions
Hey ya'll, looking to pull together my gear for my 14-day attempt of the JMT on Aug. 1...right now I'm planning on bringing my MLD Cuben Duo Tarp with MLD UL Bivy,...
What interesting gear have you found on the trail?
[...] Found a Columbia nylon hat on the LT last year.. cleaned it up.. quite comfy. Also found a pair of cheap flip flops and since i didn't have any camp shoes...
Big list of mini gear reviews / 5-day trip post mortem / suggestions requested
Hey everybody! I don't usually do this, but I have created a monster here in the wake of my latest trip to the mountains: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nclr9Uj6QjnENihAvphPzarcYGOdnWVUDhIbwI_nr3A/edit?usp=sharing Here's what's going on here -- I...
Suntactics sCharger-5
here is a review of the Suntactics sCharger-5 http://blaktee.net/2013/07/10/suntactics-scharger-5-usb-solar-charger/ Let me know what you guys think of this??? -blaktee Every CDT hiker I know this year that has taken a solar system...
A Philmont Journal - Part 1
Companion forum thread to:A Philmont Journal - Part 1 Tom's other article. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/philmont_redux_returning_scout_report.html#.Udyu3hanqDY Great article and looking forward to the next part! My articles: http://chrisbrooks.org/blog/2012/11/25/philmont-2012-summary Enjoyed the article. Looking forward to the...
mattress strategies: back soreness on the road to a good night's sleep
Hi, I've been searching for a good air mattress and have tried many (Neo Air All Season, Synmat UL 7, and others). Some allow for marginally more comfortable sleeping than others, but...
bear spray AND gun used in bear encounter
"He's also a great drinking companion - wonderful stories, great sense of humor, an all around rascal. I'd love to do a trip with him some time." I'd rather go drinking with...
Ultimate SUL gear list in NH White Mountains? 6.8lbs
Huffed and puffed and created a new M-SUL list for New Hampshire's White Mountains. Seems to work pretty well for rough and windy conditions here. What do you all think? Could REALLY...
Gear List- August to November Bicycle Tour, Eastern Canada
I should be touring Canada by bike this year, from late August through to October or November. Here's my gear list thus-far: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnGMnzhurASwdFdSWExBZnpNR25vM2d2Ylg3U3dqMFE&usp=sharing Max, Have you tested the MH and the Atom...
Found my stash of Epic by Nextec 1.7 oz Malibu fabric
Not sure if this is the right forum. I was digging through my storage And came across the stash of Epic Malibu 1.7oz I had bought around seven or eight years ago....
So I'm doing the Sierra High Route...
Before going back to school in the fall, I've decided to hike the Sierra High Route (or something similar). I plan on spending between 2 weeks and 20 days, generally taking it...
Shell-Rain Jacket UL/SUL recommendations
I have a rain jacket. I use it all the time to mt bike in. It is great. But, no hood. It weighs in at 450g 15.7oz. I used mine tonight, and...
Wonderland Trail in late August
I'm doing the Wonderland trail at Rainer 8/21-28 this year, and I'm starting to plan things out in earnest. For the most part, I'm pretty set in my gear choices, but I'm...
JMT Nobo
Hey, I just finished the John Muir Trail Northbound. June 9-21. Weather was awesome and the trails were in great condition. Please let me know if I can answer any questions for...
