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shelter musings after some experimentation
I'd like to share some things from a recent trip and get your feedback. I know you all have a lot more experience in the UL methods than me. I have been...
Backpacking versus Thru-hiking
I don't know how you can go back to town life after spending that many months in the woods. I've had some sort of shock just coming back from three weeks in...
Backpacking versus Thru-hiking
Companion forum thread to:Backpacking versus Thru-hiking Not having done a thru hike...yet, I have over the years backpacked with a minimalist attitude. The last two years have me at a 5-7lb base...
Done with stoves, no more
Now before I get a lot of people telling me about how it's bad, let me give some background. I grew up way back in the backwoods of the mountains in northern...
What down fill weight does Primaloft compare to?
Michael: Since I'm not an expert, all I can do is report a real-world event with real-world people: “I went to fleece exclusively after topping out on Shoestring in -10º F (before...
first-time UL bag buyer—advice? (marmot plasma)
Hi, friends: Just joined here to see if I could get some expert advice—yeehaw! I've got a chance to buy a sleeping bag at a considerable discount, and since I desperately need...
Needed: High R-Value Inflatable Bottom Insulation for Hammocks
I would love to see an inflatable high R-value bottom insulation system for hammocks. It seems that it would be easy to make, as the fabrics could be extremely light-- they only...
Backpacking in the snow
Hey all Hope everyone has had an awesome summer of backpacking. As the summer season winds down I want to really get myself geared up for some winter backpacking. Was hoping to...
Water bottle--cook pot--water treatment vessel
I'm looking for something that will do all 3. I'm picturing a SP 700 mug with a screw top or something like a mason jar made from aluminum or titanium. I have...
Using a pack with excess capacity...
So I'm considering the Osprey Exos 46 vs the 58. I think that the 46 will cover me for most of my needs, but I was told that the 58 is better...
Here is my "Off the Cuff" Packing List I just packed for the weekend.
Well, nature calls and I decided to put together a pack tonight for a last-minute excursion into the mountains. This time, I took the reverse approach, more out of desire to "get...
of bug netting
I want to just make sure I have this correct. For bug netting to be effective it has to be off any part off exposed skin correct? So for any of the...
Propane 'stove'
I had some odd parts lying around and decided to try an out of the box liquid gas stove: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qeIXkU7gE7vpjohMRE0zMYbsAqoXbwEuQaFFz3o40w4?feat=directlink I couldn't make it work properly - it was difficut to keep...
Tips for a cold sleeper who feels cold well above his quilt rating...
Hi Everyone, I recently bought a wide Palisades Katabatic Gear quilt which is rated to 30 deg. I took the quilt out on a recent Sierra trip where night time temps probably...
How to stop a sliding sleeping pad.
Hi, We have Double Rainbow Tarptent and our sleeping pads are sliding all over the place. We have POE Peak Elite and Exped SynMat UL 7. My husband suggested buying foam pads...
Super Hammock Newb - help!
It has been brought to my attention that I may have dismissed Hammock Backpacking in error due to the belief that as a side sleeper, I would never get comfortable enough to...
Large pyramid tent in wind
Does anyone have experience with large pyramid tents in the wind? I only used my large pyramid tent in Alaska in protected camping areas (I used a 3-person RayWay tarp in the...
Whats the low down on Bugs, Bears, Snakes and all the rest
Hi folks, I currently spend most of my Mountain time hiking and Wild camping in Ireland and the UK where the worst insects I have to deal with are MidgesWaps and ticks...
advise me ultralighters!
Hello all, I'm new to the forum and could use some advise first off, I'm in southern california right now where I will be living outdoors until december, I also hike in...
My JMT list for 2012
Hello to all, I am new to the ultralight ideology but I definitely identify with it. My gear list will most likely make it clear that I'm an amateur. And that's why...
