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Tarptent and coming economic doom
The recent news of an impending release of a new Tarptent seems to be a bright spot on the otherwise gloomy economic outlook. Huh? Here in California the price of gas has...
Thru-Hikes: Finding the time, money, and right spouse…
I'm an avid reader of several outdoor magazines, books, websites, etc., and do the best I can to get out as often as possible. They make my mind wander about all the...
What do you put in a bear bag?
Probably a stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway… What do you put in your bear bag – other than food (if anything)? When I'm playing “adventurer”, I always hang...
SMD Essence pack questions
Hey guys, Ok, Steve, i know you are going to respond to this anyways. But for everyone else - i have been fiddling with my pack, and wondering what the best ways...
Sleeping base layer
You folks w/ a lot of experience, what is the best base layer, for sleeping only, with the highest warmth/ weight ratio? Needless to say I'm trying to stay light but I'm...
Embedded Link
HMG mid New images online This is some quoted text. Text Why not use quotation marks? "This is some quoted text." Honest question. blocked quotes are easier to pick out of a...
Patagonia Torres del Paine – Gearlist
Here are some good links i have found while researching my trip to Patagonia: http://www.campingpehoe.com./index.html http://www.wcircuit.com/FS-FAQ2008.pdf http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g294276-i5357-k583035-Patagonia_4_weeks_in_March_2006_trip_report-Patagonia.html http://tezaur.net/photo/chile/torres/index.html#ci-cb Ryan, i read that you agree with a synthetic camp jacket is probably best....
Is going barefoot healthier?
I've been reading websites such as barefooters.org and barefoothikers.org because I really have loved the times that I go out-and-about barefoot. I've also found that there is a small school of thought...
Terra Nova Tents
I am looking at the lightweight Terra Nova tents (Laser, Laser Competition, Photon) and wonder if anyone has any experience or advice about these tents for lightweight backpacking. Also, does anyone know...
mummy sleeping bag…center zip?
ok, i have a military surplus intermediate mummy sleeping bag and i love that thing so much!-my home away from home! but, the darn thing is heavy, big, and bulky!!! so, does...
Is there a palce for Pertex Microlight in sleeping bags?
According to current wisdom, Pertex Quantum, or a similar material, is the outer fabric of choice in a sleeping bag within a bivy or in a tent. And if you are in...
Sub 1 lb. XUL : Possible or BS?
As several have noted, it depends upon your definition, the climate, length of stay, and a lot of other parameters. If it's 70 - 90 for a low at night (not uncommon...
Sub 1 lb. XUL : Possible or BS?
Actually, Keith had hiked the JMT 3 times prior, and I wouldn't go with the term stunt. He likes to test his limits. I'm sure traditional backpackers would consider sub 5 or...
Titanium Goat Ptarmigan Bivy
>>I recently purchased this bivy myself. This is my first bivy and I'm curious to know what you all recommend using to tie the head net loop to the tarp. I suppose...
Is humidity/fog enough to completely collapse down loft?
I've read the horror stories of down collapsing in wet weather. Specifically, if one is caught in a multi-day storm, reports describe watching the down slowly collapsing. And I've seen my own...
Warning for any aluminum can pot users
"How about these: Lower you consumption of sodium by a third to lower your risk of silent high blood pressure that is directly related to heart attacks, heart disease and kidney disease....
Really pursuing simplicity
Andrew, Well said. <> Actually we have two toasters sitting on our "SMALL" kitchen bench!! I hate my wife's (wedding present 10yrs ago) and she hates mine (junkshop 40yr old Sunbeam Toastamatic)...
Poncho/tarp for use with hammock
Hi everyone. I am wondering which of the UL poncho-tarps on the market would make the best tarp for hammocking. As I understand, the ideal shape for hammock tarps is a diamond,...
Andy Skurka in Scotland
Chris, I suspect that it's the difference in the size of the tarps we prefer that makes it easier for me to find a site for a tarp than a tent, and...
Ultralight Climbing
You'll have to check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwV5t7IgCHI&feature=related Dean Potter climbs El Capitan in record-breaking time, alone. Comments? Gutsy, but won't surprise me if he dies early. Yeah I'm surprised that he's...
