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Cold and restless newbie needs some sleeping bag/pad recommendations
Hi Everyone, There's so much great info on this forum. I know that my questions have been indirectly addressed in the past. But, I've done some homework, and I'm trying to narrow...
Please Shred this
Still trying to get my full pack weight ( 4 season) down to 25 or less. Although I started with a 50# pack and have pared it down to 24# Base 36#...
A little help please
Since this is my first post I will give full disclosure: In my 18 years of backpacking I have always thought the ultratight crowd was kind of crazy. :) Not really crazy...
Big Sky International Evolution 2P Tent Review
Companion forum thread to:Big Sky International Evolution 2P Tent Review Ray, nice to read about your findings with this tent. How is the supply going to be with Big Sky this year?...
Need help with my gear! :)
Hey guys, first time of this forum, I'm 16 and in love with backpacking, cant get it out of my mind, and i put together a comprehensive list of what take every...
My backpacking gear list - 16 year old AT section hiker
Hey guys, first time of this forum, I'm 16 and in love with backpacking, cant get it out of my mind, and i put together a comprehensive list of what take every...
Still another JMT Gear List 2011
Maybe we'll all see each other out there this summer. Hike dates July 25-August 15, southbound Yosemite to Whitney. Conditions probably warm and dry but we have been cautioned to be prepared...
What is the best sleeping pad? Maybe Peak Elite AC?
Hi, I did look in files and archives but I did not find too much that would help me. I have never backpacked before, only day hikes so I need some help...
SUL on the Shipwreck Coast
The Shipwreck Coast refers to the Lake Superior Shoreline in the upper peninsula of Michigan between Marquette and Whitefish Point, and includes the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It gets its name from...
More of a gear review than a trip report - Henry Coe overnight with new gear
I've had plantar fasciitis for a couple of months so haven't been able to get out and try the new gear I've been loading up on since last summer. I decided to...
Deciding between BearPaw Cub Den 1.5, Zpacks Hexamid (I chose Cub Den, here are the pics and initial setup)
Mark, I do get some condensation like all tents do here in the NW. When I get around to it I'll take pictures of my Lightheart Cuben Solo and post pictures similar...
The North Face Verto 26 pack?
Has anyone tried a North Face Verto 26 pack? It seems to fit into the GoLite Ion niche: 11oz, 26 liters, removable waist belt, one (???) water bottle pocket, and about $69....
Learning how to use an ice axe
I have very little experience using an ice axe and crampons and was considering taking this class. http://www.mtadventure.com/pages/mountaineering.html#crampon Does anyone have any feedback on this class? Or other recommendations? Taking a class...
Sleeping Pad for Summer Hiking/Camping in Yellowstone
I'm a regular Florida "camper" that's making my first run to Yellowstone at the end of May to early June. We are doing a 5 night venture, and I think I have...
Lighten up a Shasta Load
Hi all, Heading to Shasta in a couple weeks and wondering what I can leave behind. We're camping. Anyone want to take a crack at the list below? It's my personal gear,...
Suggestions for ways to teach a ul course for scouts ?
As the crazy uler of our troop and spl my scoutmaster has asked me to teach a lightweight backpacking course of course I said yes I love blabbing about gear and philosophy...
New to lightweight backpacking; trying to get some gear together, advice/suggestions?
Hey guys, first time posting here but have been reading for a little while. I've started wanting to get away from the 40lb backpack and 4lb boots as frankly it can (and...
Winter Sleep System/Insulation
- Sorry - Previous post was in the wrong forum Such is life. We're but a few wet weeks into spring and I'm already thinking of augmenting my winter gear. I'm looking...
Fastpacking Gear
Packed base weight (pbw) terms: UL is < 12 lb pbw (original def), some want to call it < 10 lb pbw SUL is < 5 lb pbw XUL is < 4...
Input on MYOG tarp/tent design?
I'm planning a MYOG tarp/tent and looking for initial feedback. The design is based *heavily* on pictures of Six Moons Designs shelters (never seen them in person)--basically, this is a Wild Oasis...
