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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...
Chisos Mts, Big Bend National Park, January
Here are some pictures: http://elmvine.slide.com/p/4/Caverns+of+Sonora?view=large This trip was a Camp Fire Backpacking Trip offered to the experienced backpacking youth who are ready for greater challenges. We ended up with four boys; although...
OR DryComp Summit Sack
A few short months ago I never thought I could use a frameless pack. But, testing out systems and hiking more, because my pack weight was going down as my familiarity and...
Reverse Gear List
After reading about the lady who "survived" two weeks in the wilderness the wheels in my brain started turning. I have read many gear list and suggestions but I wish to ask...
Feathered Friends Rock Wren II (P-BPHAL shell, no longer made)
I got this bag through a referral here on the member forums to someone who wanted to sell a Rock Wren by Feathered Friends. I was looking for one in the used...
Speaking of Loft (Sleeping Bags)
Is there a "table" out there that gives a general indication of loft (in inches) required for a given temperature for the "average" sleeper? I think having the above would be an...
esbit in checked bags?
Anybody know whether I can fly to Kauai with esbit tablets in my checked bags, legally? I guess I can't use BPL's Fire Light cubes. Not permitted in checked luggage. Call Hawaiian...
Jacket vs Vest
My two options for insulation are a Golite down vest and a REI Gossamer Jacket (primaloft). Which would you use when? The REI jacket is the obvious choice in wet, and the...
