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The Big Four for cold sleepers
As we have discussed, many women feel a little cold after they've arrived in camp on a cold trail. Some of that is from low blood pressure, which I see in a...
The Big Four for cold sleepers
I've been backpacking for ~18 years, mostly with female friends, some lightweight backpackers, some not...Our usual haunt is the High Sierra. The nights are cold. We're women. We get REALLY COLD, really...
Messy PCT thru-hike list
Okay, I'm finally getting around to this. This weekend I leave for what will eventually be my PCT Through-hike. First, here is the link to my gear list, as disjointed as it...
Sleeping Pad advice
Right now I have a thermarest prolite plus. It's heavy at 1 lb 8 oz. and so I was thinking of adding a thermarest z lite pad - small, saving me about...
Ultralight gear for international travel?
Ben, are those weird fake "gladiators" still hanging around the Colosseum with their nonstop smoking and talking on cell phones? Evanrussia, when were you in Tajikistan? My son was a military attache...
Some notes on ski/snow camping
After a trip this weekend (video in the Trip Report forum) I'm now nine months into visiting Yellowstone NP at least once a month for a year. It's been a great experience,...
A host of ultralight/backpacking questions
So I'm young, nimble, strong, and shaking with enthusiasm about the backpacking scene. I've purchased gear, read books, studied maps, made plans, all of that stuff that gets our hearts boiling with...
24 Hour Winter Trip
I decided this morning to take advantage of all the newly falling snow to take a quick trip up to the Catskills and refresh my winter skills. Does this list seem adequate...
Current conditions of A.T. in Smoky Mtns.
I am planning to do a four day trip, mostly on the A.T. in Great Smoky Mountain National Park this weekend. I had been able to get a little information about trail...
What have you changed your mind about?
With the discussion about BPL's new Absaroka and how people might have changed their UL weight target, I was curious about what strongly held opinion or perception that has changed with the...
Analyze my 2010 Gear List
Well I'm still pretty new to this UL backpacking. I sorta just jumped in and went for it. Really enjoying the benefits and new friends that I've made along the way. Today...
New BD Nano Shield FirstLight Tent
I think that the color is due in large part because this tent, as I understand it, was designed more for winter and/or light mountaineering, where a bright color is desirable. I...
REI Quarter Dome T2 Tent Review
Companion forum thread to:REI Quarter Dome T2 Tent Review I am really pleased with mine as well. Makes a great one=person palace. Can also be set-up in a "fast fly" style like...
Footwear for the Southern AT in this Weather.
If you wanted to be dressed for this current weather so you could stay on the trail (Southern end of the AT), what boots would you be wearing (snow, ice, mixed with...
Arizona Trail Gear List – Leaving in 3 weeks!
My wife and I are heading out on the Arizona Trail starting the first weekend in March. Here is where our current gear list stands: Item Description BP BW JP JW Brady’s...
Which sleeping pad is cheap and effective?
Was browsing the sleepingpad section at sportchalet. Had a heart attack when I saw the price tags were 79$ and up. I want a sleeping pad that will insulate as well as...
Midlayer for hiking.
Hey guys, A noob question: I usually hike/backpack when it is rather nice out. I like to pick and choose my days. However, this coming year I plan to expand my seasons...
Spring/Summer/Fall All-arounder in the southern Appalachians
Shelter Tarp(?) 0.0 Oware (trail) 20 Megamid 59.0 Tvyek or Groundsheet 3.0 62.0 Total Shelter Weight 23.0 New with tarp in place of megamid Pack Gregory 83.0 Gorilla (or other) 23 83.0...
enLIGHTened quilts help
Thanks Dave. I am looking into getting an ice axe now. It looks like there will be a lot of snow, but I will reevaluate a week or so before I leave...
Tarp wihout poles?
Short question: I want a sub 5 oz tarp that I can set up between trees without using poles, I would like to make it. Any recommended patterns? Or already constructed tarps...
