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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...
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...
