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Closed cell foam for side sleepers
Which pad do you guys recommend? Thanks. I'm a side sleeper, and I've always been just fine with my Ridgerest. A lot more comfortable than the other foam pads I've used Hey...
Base weight/body weight
Does this come from gaining 10 pounds over the last couple semesters of school? Probably. But as a 6'5", (now) 200 pound individual, I've started wondering about the mass of gear list...
Wind Pants not as popular as wind shirt?
So I've seen my fair share of gear lists and a wind shirt is almost always a staple items to have. But what about wind pants? They generally weigh very little as...
Cheap Deals on Good Stoves?
So, where can you get a cheap deal on a stove? Well, eBay of course. Some of the stoves on eBay are unbelievably cheap -- pretty much too good to be true....
which bag - WM or FF?
Please help me to decide which new sleeping bag to buy. I'm female, 5'8", 145lbs ish. I want a 20 degree down bag. I have a Rainbow tarptent and have a Prolite...
Trail running rain wear
So with my increase in trail running I'm finding out systems that work and don't and I'm curious to hear feedback from others. On my last run (4 miles) I got to...
Snowshoeing Mammoth questions
Hello all, My first winter backpacking trip is steadily approaching (as in a week or two). :) I'm pretty set on gear now, aside from snow shoes and poles. I have no...
Is this Dangerous?
I was hoping to go out and do a quick overnight this weekend, but the temp forecast has dropped another 10C. More specifically, it's 10C below my sleeping bag spec (-7C WM...
REI used-gear sales and what to expect
So there is an REI used gear sale coming up this weekend Saturday the 10th... don't know if i'm going to this one (I want to wait until i get my divided...
Advice on 3 season vs 1 season bag/quilt
Hello Everyone, Please excuse this post if it's repetitive, but I've searched the forum several times and haven't seen anything that really matches my question. If it's already been answered, please post...
What you would do? - Sweeper Q / Initial Trip Report
I went out yesterday for my debut packrafting voyage. I selected a 12km (8 mile) section of river that was rated as class II-III and local beta indicated was in good shape....
hammocks 101?
shameful to admit, but i'm in the dark with hammock options. i'm selling my tent and paring. what suggestions to fit this bill? i'll throw down for something HQ, but can't break...
Sleeping bag condensation w/ Pictures
I don't think Travis ever answered the question about Bivy use. Are you using one or not? Use of a Bivy in winter seems obvious as a pretty effective way to move...
Sleeping bag condensation w/ Pictures
What you see below is the kind of moisture I produce in ONE night. Temps in the low 20's, upper teens. Sleeping in a Trailstar with an open door. Using a Marmot...
Wind River Range - End of August
I am planning on doing a trip in WRR this year starting Aug 25 thru Sept 3 and was curious as to what kind of conditions I should be prepared for. What...
Layer to bring 30 degree bag to 20?
For a PCT thru-hike: A 30 degree bag would suffice most of the trip. is there any type of layer I can use to get down to 20 degrees through the sierras?...
Critical Skills for PCT?
What are some of the skills needed to hike the PCT that the average 3 season backpacker might not have? One skill that comes to mind that I know I need to...
New to Quilts
Hi folks, Bought first quilt last week (Enlightened Revelation) on Gear swap but think it may be a bit narrow for me. Is there any rule of thumb measurement that could help...
Ursack closer to being allowed in Yosemite?
Well ursack made it sound as if the test was passed. I guess we'll find out soon enough, but I get what you're saying. Jeremy's experience shows that you will definitely want...
Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Book Review
Companion forum thread to:Andrew Skurka's The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide: Book Review Thanks for the review Luke. I too would agree with you to size up with frameless packs, at least this...
