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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...
Jakpak: Anyone seen one of these
jackpak Definitely not lightweight, but an interesting take on multipurpose gear. I wounder how the idea could be made into a useful piece of ultralight gear. Any thoughts? I'd need to carry...
SHT – Summer 3-day Trip Gear List
Would like some feedback for a 3-day trip this summer. Will be going in a group but wanted to start by skimming my list down first... Looking for some economical ways to...
Trekking poles – All in the Head?
What Good Are Hiking Poles? Double hiking poles, held like ski poles, are becoming a common sight on the trail. Do they really make hiking easier? Or, with their added weight, will...
How do you pack a frameless pack?
I know this topic has already discussed, but I still want to know more tips. This time I took pictures to describe my process. Please give me some comment, and share your...
How do you pack a frameless pack?
I know this topic has already discussed, but I still want to know more tips. This time I took pictures to describe my process. Please give me some comment, and share your...
Hammocks & Lightning
Just wanted to here what people thought about this topic. How exposed are you when you tie your hammock into a couple of trees during some dirty weather? I imagine that rain...
Hammock/ Bivy
For quite a number of years now I've been entertaining and drawing up the idea of a hammock that can double as a proper bivy. I really like the versatility that a...
summer sleep system and shelter sub 1 lb
I am getting in to sul backpacking I can’t afford the gear I want soon so I was thinking I could double up a thermolight bivy and a silk liner for summer...
Clearview + Thinlight temp rating
Having decided to be one of the few to return a NeoAir, I'm now trying out a BA Clearview pad. I'm pairing it with an 1/8" GG Thinlight, and I'm wondering if...
Why do women prefer a tent?
Snug in my little tent looking out at what the winds brought all night. It was early October. All I know is that when I'm in unknown territory, I sleep far better...
Why do women prefer a tent?
I like to be able to sweep my castle! But seriously, it comes down to creepy crawlies and flying biting things. The biting is the BIG ISSUE, but stealing my food and...
Summer sleeping… the options?
"By creating a situation where I was a little too warm, I finally convnced my body to get more blood into my feet. We're all built a little different, but try making...
Summer sleeping… the options?
From May to September my local nightly averages are above 50 degrees (F). However my highest temperature rated sleeping bag is 30F and is overkill in such temps! So, I've been putting...
sul geal list (4 season?) help me make it lighter
i think i have the skill to pull off using this 4 season what do you guys think? give any advice on what you thing i need should replace or what ever....
Cuben / Down Quilt
10 short weeks and i'll be beyond cool. :D Placed my order with Tim today. Very excited. Thanks guys. Yeah Steve- that makes perfect sense. I'm coming from a perspective of wearing...
Cuben / Down Quilt
Sign me up. I want one. PM sent prior to reading all 8 pages. Sorry Tim. Thanks for the quick response Tim. Yeah I jumped the gun on that PM. After reading...
Cuben / Down Quilt
Well, a very initial report. Took the cuben quilt that Tim made for me out last weekend and used it as an underquilt in my Warbonnet Blackbird. Used the JRB suspension system...
