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Does lightweight philosophy interfere with joining group trips?
I'll be honest, yes, I think many of your thoughts are a touch out of line because they're all formulated around preconceived notions about other individuals and what the group trip dynamics...
Does lightweight philosophy interfere with joining group trips?
I have considered joining group trips but I hesitate because I expect that my light gear would cause a problem. I might be turned down if I don't haul around a bunch...
Best tent for rain
What are some of the better tents for keeping one dry from the rain in the wet Adirondacks. Looking for a 2-person tent that is ~3.5lbs or less. I would be looking...
MEC Reflex
I have seen this jacket mentioned in a couple of recent threads, and didn't want to start thread drift so am starting a new one. Anyone have any experience with it? I...
Which pad combo for R8?
I am looking for a sleeping pad combo to equal an R value of approximately 8. I plan to use a Gossamer Gear Thinlite 1/8" on bottom, an inflatable pad between, and...
What is your cold weather sleeping system?
I am trying to get some ideas of what works well for people when the mercury dips below freezing. Tell me what layers you have and what you like and what you...
Colder weather sleep pad recommendation
Hi all! This summer I cut my gear to the bone... only kept whatever I had made or needed for short trip warm weather summer treks (majority of my backpacking). I'm in...
WHY Comprimise sleep comfort? for a FEW OUNCES?
I dont understand why folks have the need to sleep uncomfortable just to save a few ounces? I have backpacked alot and belong to alot of backpacking/hiking sites.. I just dont compremise...
Gear list needing guidance
I’ve been working on my “kit” for the past 2 years and largely by the great articles and posts here I have been able to reduce my base weight down from 38...
Exped Downmat 7 or 9?
I'd love to buy an Exped Downmat for winter camping this year. I sleep cold. Do I go with the 7 (32 oz. R Value 5.9) or the 9 (36 oz. R...
keeping things dry
So, I've been very lucky for my backpacking trips---I've never hiked in all day rain and set up camp at the end of the day. Day hikes, yes, but not backpacking. Even...
Gila Wilderness in the Fall
Here is a report for my trip to the Gila Wilderness Area. Thanks Eugene for the help planning this. I was drawn to the Gila because it was remote and scenic and...
Another AT 2011
I'm planning an AT NOBO thru starting in the middle of March. https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B-C9WE2DZ4xLZDFlMGViZTAtZTk2Yi00ZWUwLTgxNWEtODA1MjA4ZDNlNmUz&sort=name&layout=list&num=50 Gear highlighted in yellow is stuff that I don't have yet, so it is the most open to consideration....
Re-entering society after a long distance hike
Does anyone have any advice on a good book or advice in general that I could share with a friend who is coming back after finishing the AT? I hear that it...
Requirements for Solo Tent
Came up with a list of requirements for a solo tent, along with a model, that you may find useful: COMFORT: > Minimal, competitive weight > Adequate room - length, depth and...
San Jacinto
Anyone have current info for San Jacinto. Temps,water availability, snow?, etc. Looking to go on three day in two weeks. Dutch Creek and the adjacent creek had water a couple weeks ago...
GG Vapor Trail 1st impressions
Now THAT'S a frame! Tough to fold that one in thirds. Oh BPL. Any thread quickly goes south... I just got this pack. I like it I think. What do you think...
My turn to submit a gear list!
Hi all, Here’s a current gear list for you to please be critical of. It’s based on a lot of equipment tweaks I’ve made this past summer, after trips. **Edited to adjust...
BPL Cocoon UL 240 Quilt
Loft doesn't apply as a valid measurement with high loft synthetic insulation, especially when comparing to down. Do you mean that synthetic bags don't need that much loft to achieve similar insulation...
Planning my lady's introduction to backpacking
Here's a little background. My girl is a total newb at (what most people refer to as) camping. Unfortunately, I'mg beginning to believe that the fact that I enjoy an activity that...
