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My WT Epic Hooded — mild disappointment
I took advantage of a brief change of venue to test out the water-resistance of the Wild Things Epic hooded windshirt I've had for a few months. This morning in Ann Arbor...
GG One – What’s wrong?
I've seen 2 of the gossamer gear The One's being sold in the past two weeks, and others earlier in the summer. Can owners and recent sellers elaborate on your experiences, and...
No Sniveler or MLD XP quilt?
So I wish to replace my 15-degree, 50-ounce NF Neptune bag with something a little lighter. These two quilts are at the top of my list right now - I like quilts...
Tyvek v Silinylon
I've been watching the TT Sublite threads with interest and thinking of buying one when I'm ready for a new tent. I'm not clear on what varying qualities would make people buy...
Winter Hiking, Snow shoeing and Peak bagging Adirondacks
Hi, i recently started hiking last fall and over winter acquired most of my backpacking gear for this year. With winter approaching i want to get advice of layering systems and gear...
ankle support vs UL
I have been packing steadily lighter over the years, managing to drop a few pounds each season. My heavy boots and my backpack are some of my last hold outs. The reason...
Need help: gear for going around the world
Hey friends, I've already posted a few threads mentioning that I'm going around the world soon. Specifically, in late September, I'll join the World Race, an eleven-month mission trip that will take...
2008 Lightweight Footwear Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008)
Companion forum thread to:2008 Lightweight Footwear Roundup (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2008) Thank you Carol! I have been using a pair of SpikeTails this summer and love them. They do wear faster...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
nm David, Perhaps I am stretching it a bit to think it should perform in a 25°F environment, but in my three season world that is not uncommon. I'm not intentionally going...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
Monty, What is it about the Neoair that makes it where you can't use it in a frameless pack? Jim None of the inflatables have much rigidity. Closed cell foam doesn't do...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Pads
These NeoAir pads are selling like Tickle-Me-Elmo dolls :) I ordered one online at REI.com and had it delivered to the Seattle store. Who knows when it will get there, but I...
Tahoe Rim Trail 2008-2009
i have just completed 65 miles of the trt and plan to the entire trail over the course of the next year. i was going to wait to post the trip but...
Could lemon eucalyptus bug repellent attract bears?
I prefer not to use chemicals like DEET if I can avoid it, so I have started using Repel Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellent and it works nicely. However, the stuff is pretty...
Adding insulation to bag footbox w/o modification?
I'm beginning to prepare my winter gearlist, and I think I am almost finished -- with the exception of extremity insulation for sleeping. I'm considering the PossumDown gloves for hand insulation (if...
Seattle/Tacoma
My bro has some Southwest free flights saved up. We were talking about going to Albuquerque or Denver, our usual stomping grounds. Neither of us have been to the Northwest, except for...
Rethinking the Double-Walled Tent
Conventional ultralight wisdom is that while a double-walled tent does provide some warmth (along with some other advantages) you are better off getting a single-walled tent and applying the weight savings towards...
“Misting” Silnylon!
I was once stuck in a tent for two days under rain that we could only describe as someone literally taking buckets of water and pouring them over our tent. It was...
Officially joining the UL ranks . . . slowly
Hello all: I've been lurking in the forums, soaking up as knowledge about UL backpacking as I possibly can (I also have the Lightweight Backpacking and Hiking book on order, as well...
Pack suggestion
I'm looking for a lighter alternative to my current pack, but I'm also trying to stay on the cheaper side of things. My current 3 season gear includes Precip jacket Driclime windshirt...
ultimate double wall tent
I think Roger makes an important distinction and it is similar to the distinction I made. To a certain extent, you can probably evolve any design into another (just as there is...
