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Winter Packpacking Gear?
John: Since food is practically your only source of warmth, wouldn't it be wise to carry 3-5k extra calories? That's something like 30 ounces of fats or high-fat foods, but it could...
Sleeping pad choices
ooops - :) If width is important, then I agree the Stephenson's DAM is a good bet. Pricey, and definitely not the lightest pad on the market, but at a standard shoulder...
Sleeping pad choices
I'm hiking the PCT. I'm working on getting my pack down to a very light load so I can bring a couple of luxury items. I really want to sleep on something...
When a Bag is Better than a Quilt
Speaking strictly about weight and top layer loft in bags and quilts: One of the main "selling" points for a quilt is that for an equal amount of TOP layer loft, one...
Sleeping bag cover
Lots of good info here... I've enjoyed lurking around the forums for a while and finally ponied up the subscription fee so I could have access to all the articles. My question...
Golite Ultra 20
Just got done with my first test of my new Golite Ultra 20 quilt that I received last week. I was able to use it for two nights this last weekend. I...
a Tasar Gun for Black Bear Protection?
Has anyone researched the plausibility of using a Tasar Gun (now, which are getting very small and lightweight) as a black bear protection device? I googled this and did not find anything....
Rab Q600 or Marmot Helium ?
Hi, After 25 years of duty I need to renew my sleeping bag. During this past 25 years, I've heard about UL backpacking of course, and i'm now trying to invest my...
What are your sleeping bag(s) for different temps?
I have been wrestling with this for few months now? And over the past 4 years I have changed many times. I live in the midwest and temps range from -20 deg...
Why Are We Even Still Here? was “A Very Thorough MYOG Site”
If you go down to the bottom of the G Spot Forum Index page and click Show All, then you'll see all of the G Spot threads available. You can then cut...
winter boot recommendations?
I am planning an overnight snowshoe trip and have only Keen Targhee EVent boots, which are not warm enough by themselves. This will just be a 1 mile snowshoe, overnight and 1...
Pack Cover Necessary
I have a Golite Pinnacle pack. I formerly used a poncho, but I just picked up a cheap pair of DriDucks on sale at a local sports store. Now I'm wondering, do...
Confession of a non-tarper
Now I know many people on this list use tarps pretty often but I can't. I have tried and tried but still just can't make the dang things stay up. It probably...
Another PCT Gear list
Iām somewhat shocked that my in pack weight is so high. Definitely dissapointed. When I had been calculating before, I thought it was around 8 lbs. All of the stuff sacks and...
Sleeping bag systems
Maybe I'm being redundant, but has anyone thought of or posted the concept of a sleeping bag system? I'm thinking along the lines of how I dress and even cover my hands:...
2008 Golite Shelters @
Nm also a few size/color combos of the Jam2 pack and maybe some jackets (I didn't check many but most I did were "out of stock") They have them @ backcountrygear.com as...
2007 Hennessy Hyperlight Backpacker A-Sym Hammock REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:2007 Hennessy Hyperlight Backpacker A-Sym Hammock REVIEW What is the weight of the cuben fiber prototype canopy? If I'm not mistaken, the original canopy weighs 8.25oz per Hennessy's site....
Dick’s Creek Gap to (oh well) Home: A Trip Gone South!
As I look back over my adult life I can remember saying I would do one thing or another one day. Somehow that day never quite gets here or I simply forget...
2-Person Sleep Systems: Pads, Quilts, etc.
The Oware USA Dixon Double bivy sack in the BPL 2007 Staff Picks got me wondering if anyone knew of sleeping pads and/or quilts sized for a pair. The system I've used...
Question for Aussies – water.
I hike mainly on the Great Dividing Range (Blue Mtns, Snowy Mtns etc) and various areas along east coast NSW. For drinking water I have an MSR Sweetwater mini filter (currently weighs...
