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Water filter comparisons
I'm considering a new water filter and have some to compare. MSR Sweetwater Guardian (found a possible deal) I do like the idea of a cleanable filter and being able to treat...
How Low Ya Think It Will Go?
I am looking at the MontBell Warm Up Liner inside of a bivy for summer use. ANyone have a guess on the temperature it will go down to? Kevin, I have no...
Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
I am thinking of getting a poncho tarp and the Mountain Laurel Designs 1.35 Silnylon Pro seems the best because of its length and catenary ridge line. The review here seems very...
Hammock Tips for Cold and Blowing Rain?
Actually, I should have titled this: please convince me to buy a down underquilt. I have a hennessy hammock and have used in cold weather using foam and air pads. It worked...
hammock tips for cold weather?
Hi guys. OK, the short story is that the loaner tent I had coming is not coming anymore, and I am heading to north Ontario for 4 nights over this weekend. Forecast...
Mountain Bike Camping gear list
I need to cut weight here, but there are some unique circumstances: 1. I'm riding trails, not fire roads. Nimbleness on the trail and a full suspension bike are in the cards,...
Spring hike
I got out for a couple days and was able to put some new toys to the test. Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape: I finally got a chance to put it to...
Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Hey guys and girls I'm new to the site and just had a real quick question. After reading up alot about L/UL packing it definitly seems the way to go these days....
Philmont gear selection..
After reading the new Philmont article, I have just one question... "Philmont requires a tent; no tarps or bivies are allowed. They do not require that a tent have an integrated floor,...
Weather Instruments
Unusually, I purchased almost on the spur of the moment a Kestrel 4000 Weather Tracker that is selling on sale at www.backcountry-equipment.com for US$199, a pretty good deal compared to other on-line...
UL Summer Weekends in yellowstone
I’m going to be working in Yellowstone from May until August. Obviously, I’ll be backpacking every chance I get. Being from Kentucky, I have little experience with camping in an environment like...
MiniBullDesigns Bug Bag
Some searches for Tinny's bug bag have yielded mostly "Yes, it exists and is a solution" posts. Can anyone give a more in-depth review? I'll be working and backpacking in Yellowstone all...
Are poles effective and PP poles more so?
Paul, You got me thinking about how to account for so many hikers who feel and may be aided by poles. And yet there is evidence that this is not actually always...
Sleeping couples
My girlfriend has decided to start backpacking with me, she gets cold easy. Who makes a good 0 deg. down bag for two? Does 'Feathered Friends' system work? What's your experence when...
sleeping system for W. Washington?
Hey, what do you all use for a bag/ bivy/shelter for the rainy side of the mountains? I am usually a tent dweller (sierra designs lightning- about 4 lbs, 2lbs each for...
drying a platypus?
Do you all dry out your platypus (dont know the plural of platypus...) between uses? Any good tricks? I've tried hanging them upside down for a week or so, and often that...
Eagle Creek Backpacking Trip 03-06
Eagle Creek 03/06 - One Night: A buddy and I hiked into Wy' East Camp along the Eagle Creek Trail on Friday. We started about 11:30 and took our time getting there...
Tyvek Jacket
I was clicking around on the web today and came accross a Tyvek jacket made by American Apparel. Interesting. I wonder what it weights? Probably not breathable at all tho. http://store.americanapparel.ca/j451.html Take...
Delerion disappointment
I received my Timberland/Golite Delerion Pro's on Monday with much excitment to finally finding the ultimate adventure racing shoe that would drain water very fast. While I was wary of buying a...
Lightweight gear for Scout troop
We've been working with the boys this year to help develop stronger backpacking skills, especially with our younger Scouts. I'd like to get some feedback on the ideas that we've been working...
