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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...
layering in the Pacific NW
My current quandry, do I bring the Frogg Togg rain pants or not? Thoughts? -the hiking dude Hehehe-- you runnin' a Frogg Toggs museum or did you buy 'em to use 'em?...
layering in the Pacific NW
Lows in the 40's and rain every day for weeks on end ... ahh ... I love this kind of weather. Five of us spent 1 1/2 months kayaking the Alaska coast...
layering in the Pacific NW
Does anyone have extensive experience with softshells and/or pertex quantum in prolonged(days) cold rain in a climate like the NW? What material would dry out the quickest overnight in my sleeping bag...
Dale’s 3 Season List
Here's my first published skin-out gear list. It's been quite an education! Emphasis is on 3 season solo hikes below 5,000 feet in Western Washinton Cascades and Olympics. 3 days consumables here....
gear sources in Canada?
Hi all, Just wondering where people get their ultralight backpacking gear in Canada? I'm in the Lower Mainland (Vancouver) and have found that MEC, like many big-box store, kinda sucks. The strip...
Equinox Bivy vs. MLD, BMW
I'm considering buying the Equinox bivy for primarily wind protection in the desert, and some summer tarp camping in the Northwest. Any reason not to choose it over it's pricier cousins, the...
Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
Gatewood Cape ReviewInitial Impressions I was excited to get my new Gatewood cape in the mail today. Overall, it seems constructed with care and besides a few concerns (discussed with below) it...
