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Gossamer Gear…
Ugh...I so hate having so many options lol Now I am starting to rethink everything once again. Back to my Carbon Reflex 2, so far it was the one that I thought...
Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus
The Exodus is the new 2009 version of the MLD Zip pack. So far, I have taken it on 2 overnight trips and one 9 day trip. This is my first frameless...
Spur of the moment AT Thru Hike Southbound question
Im having one of those FTW months and have decided to southbound it starting mid august, hopefully to be in atlanta for christmas. Im familiar only with the florida trail, my pack...
ULA Ohm for Philmont
I'm looking for a new pack for our 2010 trek and was considering the Ohm, but was wondering if it would be big enough for a Philmont trek. I've been moving toward...
Insulation Warmer Than Down…
I hadn't seen a post on this, so I figured I'd throw it out there for fellow Gear Geeks. I don't know anything more about the product than listed (and no, I...
JMT speed record attempt
. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of 11/11.5 Storm Dragons? Golite appears to be discontinuing the line and this is the shoe with which I've down all training...
maximizing condensation to produce distilled drinking water?
This question is burning me, so I have to post. I just reread two aricles: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/single_wall_shelters_condensation_factors_tips.html http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/night_time_condensation_on_tarp_and_tent_fabrics.html My idea is that by maximizing condensation we can produce distilled drinking water. This would...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
I went hiking for 4 days in the Japanese Alps. The first night I camped with my mate at 2500meters. He had a super expensive gorelight tent. Winds were strong and the...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
>Henry, Any chance you might add a zipper to the other mesh side? Seems like this would allow fly adjustment totally from the inside as well as utilizing that vestibule space as...
New Tarptent ;this is the Moment !!!
"5' high bathtub floor" Now that's some serious weather protection: a new concept in ultralight comfort - the Japanese soaking bathtub floor. 5" bathtub floor. That is one of the new features....
Appalachian Trail…
If you were doing a thru-hike in 2010 and planned to cover the whole trail, Im interested to hear what everyone would put on their gear list, how much each item would...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
Sierra layer advice
Ok, I’m taking the plunge. This is my first post and my first attempt at lightening my load so be kind! Sorry for the ‘book’, I do have a question at the...
MSR Carbon Reflex 2
Regarding the rubbing....I want to be clear that I haven't noticed any actual rubbing occurring. I was simply worried that it MIGHT occur and if it did, that MIGHT cause damage. The...
rain pants…are you leaving them home?
JMT in 2 weeks. My trail runners will get wet anyway if it rains. I have a good waterproof shell that goes past my hips. Rolling the dice here... :) Would you...
My first Summer Gear List
It's in my profile. Comments and suggestions appreciated. This is for a 4 day trip to the Smokies in late July. The same gear will also be used for a 3 day...
Bay Area BPL Sept. Hike
jack we will be taking my tahoe so we will have plenty of room for our gear call me this weekend so i can come get my new pack from you and...
Stewing in your own juices
First off let me just say that I stink usually, especially in synthetics after about 6-8 hours. I am using Crystal stick deodorant along with Burt's Bees spray deodorant and that seems...
Philmont Scout Ranch: How Light Can You Go?
Hi Doug, Great article, thanks for sharing your experiences. I am an experienced backpacker, Eagle Scout, and Scoutmaster and have recently shifted away from my old-school approach to a lightweight approach. I...
