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Quilt as insulation layer
Has anyone tryed this? I have a synthetic 25° quilt and was wondering if it's practical/possible to wear it instead of a vest. Hey Aaron. I used a wearable quilt last season...
First-timer... JMT 2012
Hi All! Long time lurker, first time poster! I'm hiking the John Muir Trail this summer, late August-Mid September. I hiked the stretch from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Lakes last summer (with...
UL Tent Vs. Traditional
Also, is it fair to say that a single wall tent is less warm inside than a double wall? "Also, is it fair to say that a single wall tent is less...
zpacks exo versus ULA Circuit
Any feedback on the zpacks Exo? I love the weight (12.8oz), but I worry about its comfort. I read such great things about the Circuit, but the 38oz weight makes me very...
Please recommend a Sleep system - Quilt??
History: I have a WM summerlite and ultralite. Love the ultralite. I find the summerlite a bit tight in the lower leg region. If feet get cold I like to warm the...
Backpacking in Utah: Gear and other q's
Greetings everyone. I'll be backpacking in Utah for the first time in a couple weeks (starting last week of May). Manti La Sal for the Dark Canyon Wilderness, Canyonlands, and Zion. I'll...
What would you carry 35-40 lbs with?
I have a family of 5 so my wife is hiking with the baby in a Kelty carrier and my other kids are 5 and 7 so that leaves me to carry...
Kudos to Tim Marshall
I ordered two Revelation X quilts from Tim Marshall/Enlightened Equipment. They arrived today and look great. What was especially nice is that they arrived much more quickly than I had expected, meaning...
The "naughty" heavy luxury items that you just don't wanna leave behind!
I've managed to cut my base weight in the "essentials" category to 9lbs, 9 oz, and so my luxury list includes an even 2 lbs consisting of: Glasses Readers 0.70 Camera Equipment...
NeoAir XLite - Aluminized Baffles Wearing Off ?!?
"Raymond, how does my possession or lack of possession alter the validity of my statements? Your claim is simply an adhominem attack against me and therefore irrelevant to the argument." Hey Dustin,...
Should I upgrade sleeping pad before buying a quilt?
End of semester I am looking to reward myself with a gear purchase! It wasn't so long ago I was looking at a kelty red cloud 90, but, bad back + this...
R2R2R: Questions for runners
I've really enjoyed reading all of the personal accounts of the recent BPL R2R2R. I was curious about some of the technical details related to running this route. 1. What was your...
8 Pound Base weight...sound good?
My trip is several weeks away, so I haven't gotten to the gritty details, but here's how I think my list would look like: (1 night summer) Six moons designs starlite pack:...
Tear apart my list, please!
I'm going through a gear updating frenzy for the first time in more than a decade, and I'm trying to think smarter about what I need and don't need, and the right...
Please take a look at my lists :)
Hi All, Please can you take a look at my lists and see what you think. I've only been making the transition to lightweight backpacking over the last year, so I am...
Tarptent (Double Rainbow) question
I am a beginner backpacker and I have a question that might seem funny to some of you but here it goes: I have bought the Double Rainbow and I have tried...
JMT-July. GR-20 August.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Asw1L5H29SIQdF9EZHhMYmpKQ1l4Tk0wa2FRU2I0MUE That's my list. I'll ditch the bear can while doing the GR-20. I'd appreciate any advice I can get on it. I've tried the bivy/tarp thing and HATED it. I settled...
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...
