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What degree sleeping bag do you need?
Yeah, I know, it depends. Iām trying to figure out what the degree ratings actually mean. I sleep what I consider to be about average these days. My wife, being in chemo...
bear avoidance & cooking
Over the years I have generally taken a conservative approach to avoid bears. Whenever possible I have cooked dinner on the trail before making camp, I try to stealth camp in places...
My Three Season Gear List – Round 2
Alright. My first post on this site was a gear list. I was very unprepared for the responses I got haha. I'm going to post my latest packed list in hopes that...
AT Gear Reviews
All these PCT guys reviewing their gear got me motivated to represent the east coast. Here are my reviews of the gear I used on a very soggy AT thru hike this...
PLB’s, SPOTS vs. Cutting the Cord
All the talk about PLB's and SPOT has has me thinking... I do a good deal of solo traveling. All of my 5 day+ trips to date have been alone, as well...
Trying to decide what tent to make & going crazy over it
I'm going crazy trying to decide what design I should use for a tent. I would like a floor and full bug protection. If I can do 2 person for little weight...
Downmat 7 or 9 when using 3/8 in. Gossamer Gear Thinlight? Deluxe (wide) or Regular?
Last winter my wife and I borrowed Downmat 7 sleeping pads to try for a Sierra Nevada winter weekend snowshoe trip. They were super comfortable. It was about 15F at night. However,...
Mechanical (non-spandex) stretch fabric for use in MYOG Stretch-Paramo knockoff?
I'm looking for a mechanical stretch fabric for use in a Paramo-type jacket and pant. I'll use Paramo's pump liner paired with the mechanical stretch face fabric. I'm hoping to get total...
Strengthening knees
I wasn't sure where to put this, but I was hoping to get some advice on strengthening my knees somehow. I am a fairly inexperienced hiker, but in the last three months,...
New Scouts and Listening Issues
I am currently the SPL of my troop and we recently took a short backpacking trip up in the Flagstaff area of AZ. Two kids new to backpacking came along. One had...
Winter sleeping bag (-25 rating)
Hi All, Im looking to buy a sleeping bag in the -25 range. I will use it in a floorless tent, sometimes more then 3 days in a row. Would I be...
Ultralight Backpacking Ethically (UBE)
I find it interesting that turning something in to an acronym even played a part in it. FWIW (LOL). OMG! "This is the sort of thing up with which I will not...
Marmot Scree (softshell pants)
There is so much to love about these pants, but the little details kill any possibility of a 5 rating. So 4 it is. The good: The pants are made of Marmot's...
Marmot Scree (softshell pants)
There is so much to love about these pants, but the little details kill any possibility of a 5 rating. So 4 it is. The good: The pants are made of Marmot's...
Marmot Scree (softshell pants)
There is so much to love about these pants, but the little details kill any possibility of a 5 rating. So 4 it is. The good: The pants are made of Marmot's...
Sleeping in the Colder Weather
Ok--I just got back from a weekend in MI. Temps probably only got down to 25 degrees F, but I still have a question/problem. I don't like breathing in the cold air....
Getting Back Into Backpacking – My Gear List
NOTE: MY PROFILE HAS A PDF VERSION OF MY GEAR LIST THAT INCLUDES CATEGORIES, BRANDS, MODELS, QUANTITY, AND WEIGHTS. THAT IS THE LIST THAT GETS UPDATED AFTER TAKING SUGGESTIONS FROM YOU GUYS....
THE 2ND ANNUAL POINT REYES BAY AREA BPL TRIP
I'm bringing rain pants and jacket. Not UL, but it's what I have. Maybe an umbrella, too. Being this close to the shore with rain possible on Saturday night/Sunday morning I'd bring...
Used my NeoAir in “Winter” Conditions last week
Was in Colorado's Weimanuche Wilderness area all last week and had two cold fronts come through while we were at 10,000 ft. Put a 3/4 length Z-rest on top and I sleep...
Gossamer Gear Gorilla Backpack Review
This pack seems to be quite nice. I like how versatile it is, although I would likely use it WITHOUT the frame most of the time. I was a bit surprised to...
