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March or April New England Trail UL Thru-Hike
Input, Ideas, Trail Knowledge, All are welcome. I have the M&M guidebook and the CT Walk Book West w/ the rest of the trail. Likely be going NOBO. I know the backpack...
Pictured Rocks in Winter
This trip had been on my mind ever since I passed through all too quickly last May. Pictured Rocks had it all; gigantic sand dunes, sandstone cliffs, abundant wildlife, clear blue waters,...
AT NOBO late Feb start
I plan to hike from Springer to somewhere in VA starting within the next week. I've hiked most of this trail before, but this is a strange time of year weather-wise, so...
Extreme winter sleeping bag system advice?
I'm going to be moving to Northern Sweden this year and am working on getting geared up in the US being that most everything will be cheaper here. I expect to be...
Just another (ultralight) gear list - Looking for creative ideas
I'm feeling pretty solid about this sub-8lb list and I'd like to get some feedback. Plus, we're elbow deep into winter here and without a lot of pow to show for it,...
Anyone done a SUL Thru-Hike?
Or what is the longest number of nights that you have spent out using a SUL system? Just curious, and looking to learn from someone that has done longer trips--what worked, what...
revelation x colors
I'm seconds away from ordering a 0 degree quilt (revelation x) from enlightened equipment. The only thing stopping me is I can't decide on the stupid colors. I'm usually a very decisive...
Help Needed; JMT FP trek synopsis & 2012 gear
Greetings all; sorry for the long winded entry… but, I would appreciate your input. I have worked for the last two years to make a transition from traditional backpacking to a “lighter”...
Cottage Stagnation and a Thorough Response
Some of you may already have seen this, but there's a blog post on Six Moon Design's website. It is a response/reflection on RJ's "cottage stagnation" article by Ron Moak, and I...
Shelter Options
I am looking for a 2 person shelter for the JMT this summer, and having some difficulty. The Golite shangri-la 2 was a great fit when it was on sale, but when...
advice for a cold night
Hi all, A little while ago, I went on a 24' trip to Henry Coe State Park (first time). For those familiar, I tried the China Hole trail. In the middle of...
Polycro Tarp Tested!
David - love the knife setup :) Use that basic idea often, though to fine tune height, I used an old book a lot of the time. Too high or low? flip...
Philmont cooking
Below is a summary of the 6 methods I’ve seen used to “cook” Philmont meals. 1 - Philmont method (old) - Place all dry ingredients & water in a large pot, stir,...
SynMat UL 7 Limbo: How Low Can You Go?
Yo! I am a bit of a cold sleeper - FYI. How low have others taken their SynMat UL 7 down? I know the technical R rating is 3.1 (per Exped's website)...
Sleeping pad R-Value questions
Hi People, Looking for some info regarding Sleeping pad R-Values and cold weather comfort. I'm going to upgrade from my Ridgerest because I just can't stand it anymore. I was looking at...
Gassifier stove / hot water heater
I'll forewarn you, I'm in one of those dreamy, lofty moods right now where my mind is in the clouds with ideas and concepts and fluffy opportunities. I am totally aware my...
Sub 10oz/280g backpack recommendations
Perhaps I am asking too much here, but I am looking for a 2 season (late spring to early fall) backpack for my SUL adventures that is: 1. Under 10oz/280g 2. Under...
Is GPS All in Our Heads?
Back to the original topic ... I don't think anyone has yet mentioned that a GPS can be useful for at least some people as an *aid* to learning land navigation. For...
How cold can it get in the high sierras?
I have only been in the high sierras a few times, and it stayed pretty warm. My question is, what's the coldest it can get in the high sierras? 9,000-13,000 feet. Can...
Everyone needs their own JMT 2012 gear list
My 2012 JMT gear list . . . this is pretty much the same gear I carried in 2010 on the JMT. Planning on doing it in 12-14 days during the last...
