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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,...
Pro Lite Gear customer service
Awesome customer service. I am becoming extremely leary of businesses that don't have a way to contact them by phone. Why hide? I called in a order for a cookpot and it...
Winter Sleeping System?
I am currently working on my gear list for a winter though hike of the Superior Hiking trail in northern Minnesota. I am new to winter backpacking and would appreciate some feedback...
Layering w/thermawrap
I'm new to hiking (in my adult life) and am well on my way to gearing up for a productive year getting back to the outdoors. I'm also new to UL layering...
New Mont Bell Single Wall Tents
Brett: We are two whores in the same pod! Do you know if there is a awning/window on the other side of the tent? Also, is there a mesh panel behind the...
On the Hunt for an SUL Bag
Due to some interesting circumstances, I'm currently without a compact, (S)UL sleeping bag. Here's what I'm looking for: -Mainly for summer use in Rocky Mountains, i.e. right around freezing, perhaps pushed to...
Does anyone use an Arc Alpinist in winter?
Arc Alpinist + down balaclava plus Friends Hyperion down jacket = what temperature rating? I was wondering if there was anyone out there who uses the Arc Alpinist plus a down jacket...
Winter Camping Newbie
>> I learned from others at this site, that canisters (coleman xponent)take in heat from the surrounding air and should not be covered or insulated when they are in use. I have...
Winter Camping Newbie
I'm going to be going on my first multi night winter camping trip. I have made a list of what I will be bringing along with me. It will be just me...
Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
The conventional vacation planner posts this type of post on a forum: "Hi guys, planning our annual summer backpacking trip with the buddies, looking for scenery, mountains, wildflowers, and sunshine. Where should...
Ultralight Gear List – Ideas/Help?
Hey there - my first post! I just thought I'd post my gear list here to see what people think. Any ideas, reccomendations or essential inclusions would be awesome. Here goes...[all measurements...
Outdoor Products Hall Pass Day/O'Nite Pack
I picked up this pack for $20 US at a Big 5 to experiment with (Campmor has it listed at $14.99). The thought was to see if it would do for a...
is this lafuma brand bag ok?
> I wondered if the black would help keep body heat in. Nope. Won't do anything for body heat. > Am I right in figuring that 3 yards of 1.1 oz silnylon...
is this lafuma brand bag ok?
I saw a sale on a lafuma 30 degree bag (sales ad & specs below), 2lbs 5 oz, for $40. It's twice as heavy as the one I'd like to carry, but...
