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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...
Bushwhack Training Schools or Programs
I've always been interested in bushwhacking. I do it a lot in my local woods, mostly during the cooler months. From what I hear you really have to know what you're doing...
When is a quilt too wide?
Hi, Everyone. I recently ordered a wide Katabatic Palisades. The quality of the quilt is fantastic. I tried it out at home and started thinking that the extra width was over-kill. I...
Stephenson's Warmlite 2R
Just picked up a Stephenson's Warmlite 2R for an upcoming bike trip (Germany for 10 days, woohoo!). Since my bike touring is on roads, with most nights spent at regular people campgrounds,...
Necessity of Sleeping Pads?
After the second backpacking trip of mine, where I was lugging around 70+ pounds of crap, (A lot of that was water, I'm not that crazy...) I've decided to get a smaller...
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
The first couple times I used mine I had bouts of mild vertigo for 24-48 hours afterwards. It didn't help that this was in winter and the wind blew all night. After...
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
Companion forum thread to:Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review Brad - what is the weight recommendation for the Hammock? Body plus gear? Thanks, Hennessy's website says 200 lbs. Great article. I'd like...
JMT for 2
My girlfriend and I are headed out to the JMT in a couple weeks, so I'm looking for some feedback on my gear list. It's also uploaded to my profile. All items...
Solo on the Evolution Loop, John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park, California
Preparation Days 1-4. I drove to the White Mountains (California) on July 28 and hiked up White Mountain Peak on July 29 (a large bighorn sheep herd was there). I hiked the...
New sub-type of SUL: BXUL
To my knowledge the sub-type of SUL explained in this thread did not exist until now, and as such, I am its creator/founder. Thus, the guidelines you can either accept or reject,...
Tooth Paste Dots: which toothpaste
Stupid question...can someone just name a few toothpaste brands and types that have been proven to dry into nice toothpaste dots? My tooth paste (Tom's of Maine) refuses to dry. Before I...
SUL and advancing age
I see UL and SUL backpacking as a blessing for the more senior of us. Let's face it, as one ages (and stays in decent shape) strength will inevitably decline, as will...
