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Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 1: Definition and Pitching
The TarpTent Moment is very similar to the original Hilleberg Akto in basic design, with both having a central tunnel" pole. Thus it is subject to the same weakness as the Akto...
Grand Canyon Loop Cut Short
So, as part of my post-deployment fun I had planned a loop hike through the Grand Canyon, sort of in the footsteps of Andy Skurka- essentially I was going to follow the...
1000 Island Lake in July
Hello all, I'm planning my long anticipated first trip to 1000 Island Lake, for the last week of July this year. This trip has been my holy grail of backpacking trips for...
Is it rude to fill a wedding registry with backpacking gear?
I noticed another member just posted about getting married so this thread will be helping more than just me! Anyways, maybe this is the wrong place to ask this question since all...
UL premarital counseling (sleep system for two)
So, getting married soon! To an amazing girl--loves backpacking! We want to buy something sleep system-wise that would be good for two for, eh, obvious reasons. For a while we've been talking...
What to do with pack at night?
I've been backpacking with my son's troop for a couple of years and they use pack sticks lashed to trees and the pack hung on the stick at night. I had never...
Korea in June list
My wife and I are going on our first real trip overseas together, and we're hoping to get in some hiking while we travel in South Korea. This will be three weeks...
Rappelling rope?
Don't know if this is the place to ask or not, but what is a good rope (and good value) to use as a dedicated rappelling rope? Thanks. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8A9IO I've been using...
Whiteledge, Hurricane Deck, Lost Valley Trail with paleo food
Friday March 30 to Sunday April 2 I hiked in the San Rafael Wilderness near Santa Barbara with my boyfriend and another friend. I set off alone at the beginning. I brought...
New: TSS Titanium Field Scapel: Self Sharpening UL Blade: Pre-order price.
EDIT: Update: Ok so a few people have decide to drag this project back from the dead. ;) I've gotten some PM's requesting some of these. The original run ended up only...
Hexamid owners, solo+ vs. twin?
I've narrowed down my new tent purchase to a solo+ or a twin. My considerations are... I'm 6'3" (read: need a longer option), I like going lightweight (stratospire is beautiful, but it's...
criticize my 3 season list and make me better
this is what i usually bring on trips where the night time low temps are expected to be between 40 to 50 degrees F. I use my sleeping bag "Pod style" in...
Stoveless, potless, sporkless, knifeless, assembly free, pre-packaged food ideas...
So most of my trips are weekend 1 or 2 nights in warmer weather. I don't like cooking, boiling water, cleaning pots, cleaning a spork, using a knife, or assembling or cutting...
It happened...the dreaded flat pad at 2AM (Exped SynMat UL7)
Some more ideas: I have slept on a GG NightLite Torso pad (3.7oz) with an open cell foam on that--- 15”x30”x1.5” @ 5.5oz. I couldn’t sleep on the Torso pad itself. I...
How to take care of your thermarest air pad
... Mine gets used. I was up before bed, so sunblock and insect repellent are a non issue. Sure the foam ones can get mold growth, but have never run into anyone...
suggestions for full side zip primaloft pants.
Hi guys, Moving into fast and light climbing, im looking to get a pair of insulated pants for those big single push technical climbs. I have got the following requirements: - im...
Neoair 4-season for summer w/o sleeping bag?
The Thermarest Neoair 4-season is listed at ONE ounce more than the 3-season version but doubles the R-value to an amazing 4.9 due to 3 sheets of reflective material compared to the...
Lighter and (in my opinion) better
So we talk a lot about giving up this or that in order to save weight. What are some stories, items that are lighter but clearly better (for you at least)? I...
New Golite Shangri-La 3 owner - Center pole and other options
After seeing the following two vids and reading a lot in forums here and there, I had to check the Golite SL-3 out for myself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnC8vnIcN4I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGPazJpZbSs I have one on the...
bag in a bag
... Peter Pan, of Jacks 'R' Better did an article on this over at Hammock Forums a while back. His was a conservative estimate, but the basic math boiled down to the...
