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8.2 lb High Sierra solo gear list.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtLCme-BYUh1dENQUzNIMUxjZUxJZmNvejZlX3dmRWc&hl=en#gid=1 edit 2/26: *down to 6.3# solo now after further tweaking. truly a summer weight now. I sold the SS1 and purchased the Hexamid Twin i've been wanting. Also made a few...
Cold weather sleep system
Hi group, I'm interested in being able to extend my winter camping into temps down in the -10 to -20F range. I'd like to be able to use some of my insulation...
Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)
Hey all, In the infantile stages of gear planning for JMT. My question is basically this: I'm considering the Zpacks Cuben Groundsheet / Poncho as my sole piece of rain gear.(Will go...
New 2013 Golite Gear
Would you believe the GoLite site has just changed the arrival date for the Imogene tent back to later this month. Guess they've got me hooked now to find out how it...
SUL gear list, how does it look?
The last few months have been eye opening, I have been on this site quite a bit to say the least. I remember posting my incomplete gear list on the other section...
rab pulse pull on
these are online now. sexy. http://us.rab.uk.com/products/new-for-2013/new-shell_1/p-pulse-pull-on-p.html at Haglöfs Gram Comp Pull - for 20g more you get GTX Active Shell (3L vs 2.5L) If it's waterproof/breathable, that's an impressive weight. The Rab...
Bushcrafting Gear!!!
how many here can start a fire and maintain a good fire in the pouring rain without a decent knife ;) as the sad recent fatalities last month indicates ... this is...
Bushcrafting Gear!!!
I generally understand it. (don't have any interest to delve further) I just don't see the necessity of most of it. I find most of it to be very non-LNT and over...
Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
Dave, I appreciate your suggestions, and even more importantly, the manner in which they were offered. Thanks Greg, I suspect you and I have very similar styles. Thank you for the comments....
Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
I just got back from a 4 day trip along the Lake Superior Shoreline in Ontario. Freakish weather fluctuations made for some unusual challenges. I'm curious how others would handle this situation....
Need some sleeping bag input
Since it was 70 yesterday I figured I should think about spring hiking, of course it is going to 8 tomorrow so maybe I should start on a sleeping bag too. It...
Difficult Sleeping Pad Question- Will I be warm?
Ok, so this question is difficult... I know there's no one answer, I just want your best guess. Normally I would answer this by going outside and testing it, but it is...
Neoair and snow caving?
So I'm heading out with the scouts to join my son on his first snow cave experience. I am wondering if my standard Neoair will insulate enough with my 20 deg bag...
What New Gear are you trying for 2013
Personally I'm switching from my MLD SoloPro Cuben tarp and a bivy to a Zpacks Hexamid Solo and a MLD Solomid Also moving away from my Cannibalized ULA CDT and going with...
5th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2013: Henry Coe State Park, California
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park January 25-27th, 2013 Corral Trail Head to Manzanita Point Group Campsites 2.7 Miles Approx. Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft. Daytime Temps: 60F...
Is there a decent non-lightweight forum?
None of them have a "Carbon Flame War." So they must be significantly inferior. Other forums? Not many, as far as I know (which isn't far). The choice is between traditional backpackers...
Is there a decent non-lightweight forum?
I've spent a month or so lurking here and while I've found a great many gear resources, I just don't fit in with the overall philosophy of the site. by current estimates,...
Experiences with satellite phones?
There are at least two big problems with this entire discussion. Most of my experience is with GPS reception, and that is on 1.57GHz. However, many of the same issues are present...
Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
I need to get a sleeping pad for my 2-year old daughter (and possibly update the rest of the family's pads as well) for an upcoming multi-month expedition. Small packed size is...
Dewey Point, 1/11 to 1/13/2013
14 people showed up for this. A pretty impressive turnout considering how cold it was. Dave Our kitchen The Elridge brothers Zinc Oxide Kat Rick Niemi Crow landing Jacob's photo with my...
