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Ultralight Tip of the Week
I prefer the Skilman bear hang technique seen here on the Down Works website (great store btw!.. located in Santa Cruz, ca) http://www.downworks.com/downworks/Bear_Hitch_files/Skilman%20Bear%20Hitch.jpg It uses part PCT method and part pulley method...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
"Dentist recommended, multiple uses--what more do you want?" For it not to feel or taste like baking soda, blech. Though it is amazing stuff. It's surprising--and unfortunate--how many people are dependent on...
What Item(s) Optimize the Best of Gear Convergence?
The swiss army knife... the spork... You get the idea. Usually these items fall into the "jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none" category, but there are a few out there that make life simpler, lighter and...
Moisture in Caribou MF
Just finished 3 days on the AT and had a lingering moisture issue. My sleep setup is a NeoAir regular, WM Caribou MF Long, and a Cocoon Hyperlite pillow. I've been noticing...
What to use for the floor of a bug bivy?
I am making a simple bug bivy for summer use I have some ripstop nylon I could coat would that be enough for the floor ? I understand the hh on It...
Double Wall, 3-4 man tent
Apologies in advance if this has been covered about a million times - I did some searching and still had some questions. My boyfriend is going to be coming backpacking with me...
To neoair or not to neoair
My question for all you neoair users out there do u like them I'm looking for something more comfortable then my prolite but the same weight how does the neo do in...
Post-hike rituals
I get a burger after every trip. Sometimes it's the only motivation I have to hike out. I never eat them otherwise, but after a hike longer than say 4-5 days I...
gossamer murmur
I loved this pack the first two times I used it. It is so light and fits well. However, the straps are very weak. While taking in a simple breath the sternal...
Leaving collapsed tarps or tents in the rain
If you are using trekking poles for a tent or tarp and need to take the poles for day hikes, what do you do with your tarp/tent to keep water out in...
Trying to figure out a backpack?
Hey all, I posted in swap but was encouraged to post here to ask ya'lls opinion on what my pack options are... it would be awesome if someone could help me out...
So Cal BPLers -- 3rd annual San Jacinto Loop
Well, it will be my 3rd annual trip. 2009 was solo. Last year Craig Wisner joined me. Trip reports are linked at the bottom of this thread. This hike is unique for...
Sleeping bag for tarp
Last summer I was using a TarpTent contrail + marmot hydrogen (30) bag and was surprised to be cold a number of nights (mostly high rockies routes). I thought I would be...
Which Quilt?
I am looking at getting a 30* down quilt and need some opinions on which quilt would be best. I am looking for a quilt that I will be able to use...
3.5 ounce groundsheet bad or good?
I guess I will just buy some polycro heck for under ten bucks you can't go wrong i may also try a cut open contractor bag that should be pretty light about...
Mountains to Sea Trail, NC. Sections 9-12
My in-laws have been trying pretty hard to convince us to move to North Carolina to be closer to family. After blindly resisting for years, it occurred to me that all I...
24 Hours with the TrailLite Designs Bandoleer Pack
The following post is a combination gear review, gear list and trip report focused around the TrailLite Designs Bandoleer pack. Here is how it all played out. Being a husband and father...
Trailer for camping?
I saw my friends use this kinda utility trailer before,and it looks cool.So I wanna have a try,and I need it to carry some stuff. not sure whether it will be safe...
Federal Government Shutdown Gear List
I'm a DC-based federal government employee and likely to be one of those locked out if the government really does shut down on April 8 (unlikely but possible). If this happens, I'm...
Tarps and . . . snakes? Please enlighten the noob
Does anyone have anything to share about issues with snakes with tarp tenting? I see a lot of tarps on gear lists here and was curious to know if any of you...
