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Hillwalker fights off reindeer attack with walking pole
best reason evah to carry a walking stick ... santa's unemployed reindeer are getting rabid and ravenous http://outdoors.caledonianmercury.com/2010/11/23/hillwalker-fights-off-reindeer-attack-with-walking-pole/001335 “Walker attacked by reindeer” sounds like the storyline of a Christmas comedy cartoon, but...
Food for Winter
I am planning a winter hiking trip in December in PA and I was wondering if anyone had any great winter recipes. For an easy one pot meal this is a favorite...
Bivy Condensation
Is a bivy more likely to condensate with a bag that is a bit too warm for the conditions? Yes. Depends on the breathability of the sleeping bag shell, the breathability of...
Grand Canyon Gear Questions
I'm planning a mid-May trip from the North Rim, across the corridor (with some side canyon exploration), along Tanto plateau, and up hermits trail to the South Rim. I have 3 questions......
Paramo
I didn't want to jack another thread so i started my own. I am in the market for a waterproof jacket. I noticed Paramo mentioned in another thread and did some searching...
First time I ever weighed my gear!
I have been hiking/camping/backpacking ever since I was a kid, but I never sat and got a scale out and put my gear to the whole lightweight test with my current set...
Advice for a Feb. trip to Shining Rock
I plan to take my girlfriend hiking in the Shining Rock Wilderness area of western NC in early February. I have been reading a lot on hiking and cold weather and everything...
Post Your Layering System
As I expand my backpacking closet, I would like to see consistencies in what some of you wear as integral pieces of gear in different conditions. So, what is your layering system...
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...
