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The state of market of minimalist alpine footwear.
Hi friends, First an update: Feelmax Kuuva have been redesigned for 2012 in black leather uppers. http://nopoles.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/feelmax_2012_mallisto.pdf Second, I have a question. Is there anything out there in the same class as...
MYOG Bivy; what top material?
So I am thinking about making a bivy but I have a couple questions. And yes I will be using a tarp too. 1) since I'm in the PNW should I make...
TT Rainshadow 2 vs. SMD Lunar Duo
I'm trying to decide between these two tents and would welcome any advice. We are doing a Grand Canyon trip this spring with my husband and two boys (8 & 11). Our...
EN13537 vs US based Temp ratings
5000USD can only allow someone to test less than 10 pieces of sleeping bags on EN rating, it probably only ables to test a few sleeping bags on an top-tier, certified and...
Rees-Dart Track New Zealand
In mid November I flew over the ditch (Tasman Sea) to New Zealand’s South Island to do a bit of tramping on the Rees-Dart Track. Rees-Dart MapThe start of the Dart Track...
Solo Tent Feedback Request
I'm soliciting feedback as part of some research that I'm working on an article for BPL about solo tents. So, a few questions for solo tent users, in the following context: Most...
Please check my math
I'm considering making a new down quilt to replace an existing one made with APEX. I'm familiar with the ongoing difficulties trying to compare CLO, loft, etc, between the two, so I've...
Best time of year to hike Yosemite
Well, what'll it be? The wife and I are hoping to plan a trip to do halfdome and I'm trying to figure out what the best time of year to plan it...
CT, WM sleeping bag dilemma
So my wife and I are hiking the CT this august and I am debating between a WM summerlite or ultralite. there is a ten once weight difference between the two and...
PCT: Tent or Tarp
I am going to be hiking the PCT starting may 2012 and am still getting some gear together for that. One of the biggest things that I am working on figuring out...
Winter Hike/Camping gear for the high peaks?
I'm thinking about making my first foray into winter camping this year. Starting with some day hikes, but then moving to overnight. I have some snow shoes and a few packs, plenty...
Transitioning from 3-4 Day Trips to Two Weeks (and Beyond)
A question for those who know their way around a longer trek: I pump out long mileage days (20-25+) with glee and no body issues -- but have thus far only been...
Neoair winter us?
I am going on an overnight this weekend, just wanted to know how people's neo airs have performed in colder temperatures as far as the air mattress cunducting heat away from the...
Snow melting techniques
What are some good things to remember when melting snow? I'm sure there's more to it than just dumping snow in a pot (at least with BPL standards). Is it better to...
Ventana Wilderness Questions
I am planning a trip from the pine ridge trail head off highway 1 to the redwood camp. I am wondering how many miles that trip would be? Any good things to...
Blizzard bag plus synthetic quilt inside?
So I'm already thinking about how I'm going to try to do a SUL trip this upcoming year in the summer in the Cascades and I'm needing help in the sleeping department....
Sleeping, Insulation & Shelter for Winter
Hi folks, I see plenty of kit lists here for 3 Season use but not much for Winter use. Just wondering what folk are packing for Winter use (Sleeping, Insulation & Shelter)...
What do you wear?
I would like to compare what others wear at a particular temperature or season, basically a survey. My selection (Western Washington Cascades and Olympics): Summer/Warm weather: Trail: polyester base layer short sleeve...
Bivvy bag VS waterproof sleeping bag
Trying to cut down on weight, I currently find random shelters and use a down sleeping bag on a Thermarest mat all inside the Alpkit Hunka XL bivvy bag. This works well....
My Paleo
Did not see the 60 minutes show but I have seen a video by him on YouTube called "sugar the bitter truth" that is worth watching. Warning, it's like an hour and...
