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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...
Top Bag? Need more insulation
I am in a quandary. I have a 35* bag that was cold at or near that rating. At the moment, I have nothing to supplement my sleep system for additional warmth...
summer bivy sleeping
Sorry if this is the wrong thread as it may borderline on technique. While I've had several florless shelters before this will be my first tarp bivy setup. So I know there's...
NeoAir XLite didn't make it through night 1
Used the NeoAir for many nights without an issue. Night 1 with the XLite and it develops a small tear. Just too fragile. Brad Ouch, I had high hopes for that thing....
Lost Coast Loop Hike March/April
Oh my bad, just saw the march 11th on your first post. I am heading out of shelter cove with a few friends on the 20th-24th, hopefully the coast area won't be...
Boundary Waters in August?
Hi all, This forum has been tons of help in the past for trip planning, so I figured I'd throw out another trip idea. Some friends and I are tossing around the...
Ways to sleep better
One of the more difficult things that I encounter on a backpacking trip is getting a good night’s sleep, especially on the 1st few nights. After that, I am usually so exhausted...
Product Ideas and Feedback Wanted
As most of you know, I had a sale last week to sell off some of my extra inventory so I could add more products and finally grow my business. I will...
Zpacks vs MLD vs GG cuben fiber dry bags
If you REALLY need to keep things dry, like lying in several inches of water all day dry, dont be stupid enough to use a cuben bag. They are not real drybags....
gear weights
We may acknowledge that there are some gram weinies present here. Suppose you were purchasing a new down sleeping bag, and let's just suppose that you were paying $300-$400 for the exact...
Heavy Gear List
"I couldn't watch anymore after I saw his full-length Z-Lite..." I might be misunderstanding what you are trying to say, because it sounds as though you think the full length z-lite is...
4th Annual Gathering of Gear Geeks 2012: Henry Coe State Park
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Henry Coe State Park February 17-19th, 2012 Corral Trail Head to Manzanita Point Group Campsites 2.7 Miles Manzanita Point Camptsite Elevation 2,270 Ft. Daytime Temps: 50F to...
