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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...
MYOG Hexamid?
So after browsing these forums for a month or so I've caught the bug for making gear, because right now I just can't seem to justify spending so much money on UL...
PCT sleep system help
Hey there! I am still looking and researching the sleep system I want to bring this april to the PCT, and I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I...
2 Person Lightweight double wall tent
I too would recommend a close look at the excellent TarpTent Scarp 2. High quality and lots of features, like 2 vestibules. I've owned two of TT's tents and found them to...
Winter stream crossings?
I got to thinking after asking my boots vs shoes question about what I'll do when I go back to the Smokies (or anywhere with significant streams) in winter about how to...
Be Prepared, Not Equipped
Companion forum thread to:Be Prepared, Not Equipped Hi Brad Very nicely put. And I did like the 'alien' bit. Cheers Bravo! Well done I like how you separate the concepts of being...
