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Quilt vs. Bag
Hello, I'm thinking about upgrading my "sleep system" a bit and I'm hoping to tap into the BPL knowledge base for some help. I'm torn between buying a lightweight sleeping bag and...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I need to sit down and reflect on this layering approach but in the meantime-- Golite Endurance tights-- 8 oz. Patagonia MW zip t --8.5 oz. added to the list. my list...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I found recently found this stove online and think it could be a possibility for Dr. Jordan to use. It burns wood and works by preheating the air blown in to the...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
sorry whats KD,KL,VH?????? KD = Kifaru Dude? apparently, based upon Kevin Davidson's reply, KD seems like it could have been intended to mean Kevin Davidson. VH? probably Vick Hines. both of these...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Paul, What MSR produced, and what most Titanium we use for backpacking including our hiking poles (like Leki) and cookware - (such as our Snow Peak, Evernew, and MSR Titanium Cookware)is actually...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
i have snow camped often w/ just Mt. Washington pads. What's the big deal? Yes, the one's suggested are cut to the bone, but doubled up will work for the torso. I...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
John writes: >> layer the jacket over the vbl for even more loft... I think we might have a misunderstanding here. Kevin suggested using a hooded insulating jacket (a special BMW Cocoon...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
It's something to think about for sure. I was figuring he might need something more since we are to plan for a winter storm. Maybe a brighter headlamp wouldn't help in a...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
In response to Kevin: 1. My brashers can accomodate the lighter weight version of the RBH fleece socks but not the heavy ones. There is some advantage to the RBH fleece socks...
On Going Mapless in a Digital World: Engagement, Simplicity, and the Art of Real-Time Navigation
Companion forum thread to:On Going Mapless in a Digital World: Engagement, Simplicity, and the Art of Real-Time Navigation This is a fascinating topic. I have never used GPS for navigation on the...
Soft Shell advice
Hi, I'm currently looking for a soft shell for hiking and snowshoeing. So really an all around softshell. I look at the Cloudveil Prospector. Look great for summer and early fall hiking,...
Bivvy sack with Tarp Tents ?
Being new to light weight backpacking, I'm looking at loosing some weight in the shelter area. I'm curious to know what is the prevailing thought about using a bivvy in a tarp...
Henry Shires upcoming shelters
check out the new "Rainbow" tent coming from Tarptent---in today's Spotlite (if you are a subscriber). Wow! And a future Epic tent ? ditto! Looks similar in concept to Montbell Fast &...
Winter gear list & Unishelter questions
I’ve read the very informative posts by Paul Johnson, Ryan Jordan, and others about ultrafoul w/ ID Unishelter. Could anyone help me pick apart this (partial) gearlist? It’s for non-technical and semi-technical...
Sweating and chilled while sleeping
First I would like to thank everyone on this forum and backpackinglight.com. I just completed the John Muir Trail from Tuolomne meadows, unresupplied, in 9 days. I was able to do it...
SUL in Dolly Sods
Just took my first SUL (5lb base weight) trip over Labor Day weekend in Dolly Sods wilderness in WVA. The weather was perfect and I think conditions in "the Sods" were about...
Notes from the Field: SuperUltraLight Tarp vs. Hammock in the High Uintas
Companion forum thread to:Notes from the Field: SuperUltraLight Tarp vs. Hammock in the High Uintas Does Miss Carol have an opinion on which hammock she likes the best so far? Thank you...
Rainier Gear List- late August
Since I didn't write everything down, I'm doing this as I unload my pack and go through my laundry. I'll probably do some editing. This was about as light as I felt...
Lightest material?
I think Bill may have the answer on this one, but there may be some other people out there that know of something lighter. As I've said before I believe very strongly...
Shelter For JMT
I am trying to decide on a shelter for use in So. Nevada and the Sierras. My focus is particularly on the best decision for a JMT hike next year. I need...
