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Keeping the sleeping pad from sliding
My first post here and I have a simple,albeit silly, question. I just bought a Tarptent, the Contrail model and before setting out into the mountains next month I wanted to set...
Best pillow?
I assume most of you are using a shirt and maybe a stuffsack like I was planning on doing but how are the fabricated pillows? I see western mountaineering has a down...
Quilt or top bag versus reg. bag
For 3 season use, how many of you have gone to a quilt or top bag instead of reg bag? Reasons for and against. Also, does a quilt or top bag work...
Wilderness First Aid
Caution, this may be a rant: This past weekend I recertified my Wilderness First Aid (WFA). The last time I took this (2 years ago) I had no idea of UL backpacking,...
Nunatak Arc AT + Skaha Plus
I have been debating between the Arc AT/Skaha Plus combo or the FF Vireo/Hyperion combo. The Nunatak is lighter, even with the Epic fabric that I would choose. The Skaha would pull...
What makes a sleeping bag worth big $
Hey everyone, about to purchase a western mountaineering aspen mf 25 deg sleeping bag just based on the opinions of everyone on this site but don't really understand what makes it such...
Hennessy Hammock in winter
I looked through and searched old posts, but didn't really find what I was looking for. are the underpad's worth it in cold weather, or would a cheap closed cell foam pad...
Western Mountaineering SummerLite
This is a great bag! Last year I updated from a 1980's hand-me-down North Face Bag from my Dad and it was worth every cent. So, onto the review: It is rated...
question to hammockers
I have just recently completed a Speer Hammock kit and it rides great. For now, I am planning on just 3 season use. Spring is approaching here in Michigan. Question: will the...
Thoughts on JRB Stealth Quilt layered w/ WM Highlite
Howdy, I have a couple first time questions for the forum. I'm looking to lighten my pack (baseweight is around 19 lbs). My only bag right now is a 10 year old...
Light sleeping bag/quilt for 10yo child
My daughter wants to go backpacking with me this summer. The combined weight of our packs will be critical for mutual enjoyment. I enjoy my WM 32 Phantom at 20oz, but that...
Cuben Fiber Hammock
I decided to hang my Cuben Fiber Poncho / Tarp over my Cuben Fiber Hammock and to see how it might work. It was still daylight when I started and then I...
Cuben Fiber Hammock
Cuben Fiber Hammock - 6 March 2007 Ever since I bought my first yard of Cuben Fiber I have thought about trying it for a Hammock. Since it now looks like half...
Bacpacker Magazine award to Big Sky
I know this is going to be hard to believe, but Backpacker Magazine just awarded Big Sky Tents an Editor's Choice Award for their tent line. A gushing review and a shameless...
FORTY BELOW!
FORTY BELOW! Winter solo backpacking (Ultralight in the Nation’s Icebox) over 380 miles in just 16 days in northern Minnesota is really something! Andrew Skurka does do the dream and he leaves...
ZPacks Zilch
I had a chance to try the Zilch pack (2.72 oz) yesterday on a 36 mile dayhike in San Mateo Wilderness. I love this pack !!! The side pockets came in very...
Pillow Case?
I was wondering if anyone had success creating a custom sized pillow case to hold an insulating garment so as to use it for a pillow? I have tried sleeping on small...
Big Agnes SL3
I love this tent. I have it on the side for those occasions that UL is outweighed by some other deciding factor, such as my girlfriend and her dogs coming along, or...
are straps necessary on a quilt?
Eric, many thanks for your reply. only getting around to both notice and read it now. Great that both you & Mark have relayed similar experiences to me. If I were ever...
Montbell Super Stretch bag
Alright, I have decided I want a Montbell bag to replace my 2 1/2 lb. Mountain Hardwear Bag. Prolite gear has the Superstretch #4, and #7 on sale. For 3 season use,...
