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GoLite Peak Backpack Review
Companion forum thread to:GoLite Peak Backpack Review Will & Janet, Thanks for a look at the new Peak! I have a Jam2 (2009) that I have lived out of on the road...
Rannoch Moor Traverse, November 2010
Rannoch Moor is an area of boggy moorland to the southeast of Glencoe, full of lochs of various sizes linked by sinuous streams and rivers. It has long fascinated me and, despite...
Joshua Tree Dec 2010
Respect for Joshua Tree (Dec 29-31, 2010) Wednesday morning, A couple miles in from Joshua Tree’s West Entrance, I pull over, grab my bucket, rope and water bottle from the truck, and...
Bivying Tarp-Free?
I haven't seen this discussed in much detail besides a couple random comments in other threads. I don't like to use trekking poles so ditching the tarp, guilines, poles, and stakes out...
Desert Wasteland? - White Mountain Wilderness, NM, Three Rivers Canyon Trail, 12/30-12/31/10
Desert Wasteland? - White Mountain Wilderness, NM, Three Rivers Canyon Trail, 12/30-12/31/10 Speeding down HWY US-70 directly into the blast zone of the famed Trinity Site location, my brother in-law Ben Wood...
Windshirts?
Can anyone comment on the differences/positives/negatives of these windshirts for use on the PCT? 1. Patagonia Houdini 2. Montbell Dynamo 3. Marmot Driclime thanks to anyone who has hiked the PCT, do...
Bivy condensation help
Happy New Year everyone! This past week, me and my buddies backpacked in the Redwood National Park, and met a lot of rain. I took my Golite Poncho Tarp along with my...
I don't like Freezer Bag Cooking
Hey Laurie Ann, is that the GSI lexan bowl? Love that thing 2.2 oz! I use the freezer bag method for cooking and eating, cuz for me, eating is a necessity, not...
Big 3 vs. Big 4?
So we all know that the big three are shelter, sleeping and pack but the idea behind the big four is more confusing, at least for me. From what I have gathered...
Your Best Gear of 2010
ULA Circuit: Think I chose this last year as well, but I am still super happy with it. Tarptent Double Rainbow: After using this a few times with my wife I sold...
ThermaRest-like Foam ?
Hi, If I wanted to make an insulated inflatable sleeping pad similar to a Therm-a-Rest, which foam product would you recommend? This sleeping pad would be used mainly in winter temperatures around...
Best Pad Combo for R-value 5+?
I am looking for a light and reliable sleeping pad combo that provides an R-value of 5 or more. One needs to be a closed cell foam and the other should be...
The Khumbu - Nepal
This TR is a long one! I tried to embed a few photos. For just the photo set, go to flickr here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/35831538@N00/sets/72157625511432067/ This is supposed to be “easy” trekking. Really,...
Going tentless
Old school backpacker here coming back from long absence and trying to ramp up my knowledge about the light weight and ultra light philosophies. Obviously I have noticed that so many seem...
MLD Speedmid?
I'm ready to make the switch from a double wall bomber tent to something simpler and lighter. I've been thinking a double rainbow for some time - but the MLD tarps with...
Given this gear and $300 in "fun money", what would you do...
Hey Folks! I'm new here, but it looks like a fun community. I'm hoping you can help me out with a littel advice... Obviously, the goal here is to bring down my...
Why am I still cold with this winter quilt?
I was cold last night when I shouldn't have been, and I need your help figuring what went wrong. This was my first time with a quilt. Conditions: 20F inside state forest...
Tigoat Sierra Sniveller or Jacks R better
Hello Everyone, I need a qwuilt for my PCT trip in 2011 and there are a few deals going on that is making it hard to chooses. Right now at http://www.titaniumgoat.com/Sniveller.html There...
what kinds of threads?
so i am very new to myog and was just wondering what kind of thread everyone uses for sewing. i tried searching but all that came up was the forum 'thread'.. Yeah,...
Trying to decide on a quilt...need advice
Hey all So I am saving up to buy a quilt, but not sure which one I should go for. I have always used a full mummy sleeping bag and it was...
