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NEWTON AND LAZARUS' EXCELLENT 100 MILE ADVENTURE
September 27th, 2011 my wife drops me off at the airport in New Orleans at 6:am. I meet Lazarus in front of the ticket counter at 6:30 am. We print out our...
Rim To Rim - An Exploration
The object of our obsession - the redwall slot in this photo... It's a big wide beautiful world out there. And for those that want it, it's there. Don’t Get Too Comfortable...
Confusion on what exactly constitutes a softshell
If I DWR my Columbia 100% nylon pants, does that make them softshell pants? If I do the same to my supplex windbreaker, is it then a softshell? Do windpants from Goodwill...
Small Solo Cuben Tent
That is one beautiful job! You could consider using two carbon poles for the inverted 'V' suggested. If they were 5' long each, plus ferrules, the pole set and the V-shaped elbow...
Small Solo Cuben Tent
I'm not sure the design will interest many here, not exactly ultralight. Where I walk involves areas of extreme winds (often directional), sometimes poor pegging options and on rocky summits with little...
Where to purchase materials???
Hello All! I am fairly new here, and after reading many, many posts on the projects everyone has worked on, i am beginning my journey into making my own gear. I have...
Thousand Islands Lake.. this time of year?
I had a trip planned to this for the 22nd of this month BUT it started snowing. Anyone have any experience with this hike/overnighter and could it still be do-able? Where to...
Snowshoe length/size for mainly New England
Looking for some advice on what size to go for. I'm thinking one of: MSR Lightning or EVO Ascents, or Northern Lites Backcountry or Quicksilver 30. My thoughts are if I get...
Extending 30 degree bag into mid-20s
Hello Everyone, I have taken my Marmot Hydrogen down to freezing wearing long underwear and have been comfortable, but right on the edge. Sleeping with my Montbell UL Jacket, thick socks, and...
Unmanageable wetness this weekend
I've had this happen to me a few times. Prolonged rain, close to freezing temperatures, even a little bit of sleet and snow. And every time I used a bivy, same problem....
My frustrating times with the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak AC
As previously discussed, I had the opportunity to test drive the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Peak AC pad over 21 days on the John Muir Trail this past September. I was initially very...
camping= fire, why?
I like having a fire at camp for many of the reasons people have mentioned above. I don't have to have it and have enjoyed plenty of trips without. Finding fuel in...
camping= fire, why?
a campfire is not something i count on when i'm out in the wild. i pack for the weather and in a pinch can build a fire if i'm soaking wet and...
Father, Mother, 2 daughters, 5 frineds and 1 dog trip
We finally managed to get our girls (almost 4 and 11 mo) out for their first backpack. We roped a friend and her 3.5yr old and another couple with their 3 yr...
The Alaska search and rescue thin line
Here's another article about a recent storm on Half Dome and hikers' misguided expectations for SAR. Some of the best quotes:"People are pushing their luck, trying to beat the weather, and their...
Exped Synmat UL7
Hi Ben, I heat its going to be the New Year, I was going to hold out until it came out also but decided to give the Medium a try and I...
Exped Synmat UL7
I just received this in the mail today. Normally ~$150, I was initially turned off by it due to price but bought it after a friend was able to score me a...
Tear down to rebuild
The method I have been using to achieve my perfect kit is going as light as I safely can to know what I TRULY need I then start adding back comforts for...
What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
So, my normal car camping bag is a mummy bag that is rated for -0 degree weather. It has a lot of loft, and packs up pretty large, but is comfy and...
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