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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...
Quilts for restless sleepers
I toss and turn alot while sleeping and have noticed a number of references to quilts (i'm thinking about buying/making one) not being good for sidesleepers. Are there other restless sleepers out...
Rainier gear list?
Does anybody know of a lightweight gear list for Rainier? I've done it before, 3 x in plastics, with the whole 50 pound pack thing, but was wondering if people had alternatives....
EPIC durability
Is it epic? Seriously... Is it similar to a DWR in that it wears off over time? What happens when you wash it or conversely, when it gets dirty? Am thinking about...
Bill’s SUL Gear List
Yep Ryan is, and sorry to hijack your wonderful thread there Bill. another dbl-post. my apologies to all. Which Ryan was it that's goin' on that Winter SUL adventure? Watch out Dr....
Small Packs for Ultralight Backpacking
A bit of talk ensues when pack weight is the topic of discussion, and especially, the weight of the actual backpack. Case in point from my own personal perspective: my passion for...
Review of Montbell UL Super Stretch #4 Sleeping Bag
I am 6 foot 3 inches, weigh 175 age 56 sleep fairly warm and would classify myself as a lightweight (under 30 lbs skin out) packer. I bought the Montbell UL Stretch...
Anyone in the sierras yet?
alls fair with English--it's still an evolving language Ah--the Sierras will always be the "Sierras" to me--and yeah I am a gringo--but i do appreciate the langauage lesson. Thomas, As we read...
