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Campfires in the backcountry
I've seen a couple of posts in the last few months with pictures around big campfires that make me feel I'd like to throw something out for discussion. I've built my share...
Newbie Gear List
Guys, I'd appreciate any comments/critiques on my first UL gear list below. The list below is primarily for spring/fall backpacking in SW desert (AZ). What am I missing? Any glaring opportunities to...
Tell me about Valandre
James, I was much in the same situation as you earlier this year and finally took the plunge and purchased a Valandre Mirage 3/4 Zip Bag. I contacted Dewey and Charles and...
Bartram Trail
During a four and a half day period last week I completed a thruhike of the Bartram Trail. The Bartram Trail is located in the southern Appalacians and travels 111 miles between...
8 Day Winter Gear List
OK, check out the gearlist from my profile. This is for my 8 day trip planned for mid December in Killarney (just outside of Sudbury). Average temps will be -10C, but can...
winter closed cell pad advice
The solid line is an example for someone who is comfortable at 15C, but no lower. If you are still comfortable on your Prolite 3 at 10C, then your line will be...
winter closed cell pad advice
I'm putting together a kit for this winter, and I'm trying to decide on a closed cell foam pad for sleeping on snow. I would be using a thermarest 3/4 length on...
If you were seperated from your pack…
Roman, that is exactly what I carry on lanyard as well. One thing I found is that a small cordlock above all the items keeps them from getting horribly tangled if they're...
Driducks bivy
Thought this deserved its own thread... I just finished a Driducks/silnylon bivy, using "yardage" from a Driducks poncho. The total weight is 8.1 ounces. For the sake of comparison, the dimensions are...
Side sleeping and quilts
I am wondering if I am missing anything by not having a quilt? I am a side sleeper and have tried out a few of the wider quilts but really don't see...
Multi Climate Sleeping Bags
I have not been camping or backpacking for many years, and have been thinking about getting back into it. I've just started researching gear. As I live in an apartment I have...
making the transition, seeking help with gear
I am making the transition to ultralight gear. current gear: -arcteryx bora 80 pack -big agnes pitch pine + insulated air core pad -msr miniworks water filter -caldera cone setup w/1.3liter titanium...
Bivy questions
I'm about to buy my first bivy (for a PCT thru-hike next year). I'll be using it with a tarp, so I'm thinking about something with a sil-nylon floor and a water-resistant/breathable...
Why a wind shirt?
I have noticed that gear lists typically include a wind shirt and rain gear. Being a canoeist transitioning into backpacking, I have always used my rain jacket to stop the wind. Why...
Aarn pack “Natural Balance” field report
In May 2008, I received my Aarn bodypack “Natural Balance” (new 2008 version). The following are some observations regarding the pack’s performance. Tested: June 2008, northern Australia, solo walk over 23 days...
What knife do you carry backpacking?
For trips of three days or less, i carry a Gerber LST (.5 oz.), and a Mora Mikki with custom leather sheath (5.0 oz)for trips lasting longer than 3 days. I have...
Bivy plus for use without a tarp?
I'm curious about what to use for bike touring. I currently use a BMW bivy and a small silnylon tarp, but find the combination fiddly and annoying. I'm always rolling the bivy...
My JMT thru
I completed my JMT hike earlier this month. It took me 14 days between the 23rd of August and the 5th of September. I wanted do this hike for a while as...
Mont Bell vs. Western Mountaineering
Yea I'm going to go to the store to check out the sizing. If I think the 59" shoulder width is fine I'll go for that and bring along the VBL for...
Windshirts, excessive?
I have a questions regarding windshirts and rain wear. Now I just got back into backpacking and am transitioning to light weight. So, if I understand windshirts correctly they are usually very...
