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I think I have a gear problem
I buy to much!! I have four sleeping bags looking at getting a 5th. four shelter setups hammock two bivys and a tarp. all types of stoves alchohol, wood burning, stand up...
Thinking a downfilled jacket question
Have been camping only a handful times in overnight temps close to zero celcius (32F) and I have always struggled with getting a warm night sleep. I first changed to a down...
The "I don't get it" thread
Comparing....it's human nature. Not that it makes right, but we seem hard wired for it. "I don't get the whole " let's see how low, cold, uncomfortable I can go and still...
The "I don't get it" thread
Plus it is nice to share your experience with others who did not go. or to look back and remember and relive it again. With experience you can start being selective with...
The "I don't get it" thread
lol why should there be a standard days, water etc? baseweight works well to compare because it is simple and universal. your baseweight is the same regardless of trip length, food preferences,...
Second Summer UL Gear List
My updated gear list for my second summer of UL backpacking. I generally hike with a partner and I carry the Poles/Rain Fly of the Tent while my partner carries the body...
Questionaire for Winter Camping Group
Hi all, I've somehow accidentally volunteered myself to run some winter camping trips for an informal hiking group I (sorta) help run. The group will be around six-ten people, none of whom...
Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 SpotLite Review
Companion forum thread to:Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 2 SpotLite Review Brad, Agreed with almost everything said in your excellent review; yet I hated the tent and returned it. Guess that just goes to...
Most Breathable Bivy?
... David U I have no doubt you have a lot of bivi experience. (I have lurked these forums for years) And you talk a lot of sense as to their usage....
Most Breathable Bivy?
My Emergency Bivy is a great backup for if the tarp fails. Same performance fabrics, and able to handle the storm all night long. Downside is not enough room to get dressed...
Most Breathable Bivy?
... "I've been thinking about the condensation issue. I'm wondering if there are 2 factors involved. 1 would be the ability to transfer warm wet air outside the bivy ( aka breathability...
For those of you who love short pads...
So my exped synmat UL7 exploded. Sent it to exped for repairs, but I'm doubtful. It was a big explosion. So that means I'm probably in the market for a new pad....
More bivy mod brainstorming: cotton or nylon?
I started another thread about a planned bivy mod I am about to do, which you can read here: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=73614 The short of it is that I want to put a vapor/condensation...
Wood Stove options
I am looking into getting (or making) a wood stove. I have read quite a few posts here on the subject. I am leaning towards the firefly or making the IKEA cutlery...
wetting out
So let me see if I can get this straight. With most rain wear once the DWR wears off or is overwhelmed 'wetted out' the humidity inside a piece will increase. With...
Examples of "Stupid Heavy"
This was my son on the trip where I thought my backpacking days were over. I found BPL and saw the "light" after this trip. My pack was not this bad but...
Custom 20 oz Feathered Friends Vireo with 6"+ loft.
Nice! There was some apprehension on the temp rating with me too...but that is to be expected on custom work...particularly since, unlike their other bags they have a handle on, the Vireo...
Northern Midwest Hiking-Centric GGG @ Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Look up the Huron Mountain Club. 2 inches of snow fell last night and its 24F here in Mid Michigan, last St. Patricks day it was 74f, it was 9F in Musing...
Escalante, early March
This is a tentative list for 6-ish day trip in the Escalante area in the next couple weeks or so. Weather can be pretty variable this time of year; the below is...
Running gear for backpacking
Hi, I'm a barefoot/minimalist runner. When I run on beach I run barefoot, on asphalt I wear my Saucony Hattory. I've thought that most of running gear is very light and may...
