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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...
which tent to get
Paul, As to stakes, I generally recommend the Easton stakes aluminum. Though I think that titanium stakes will work fine in most cases. If you’re camping in areas with soft soil the...
BICYCLE TOURING
I have found a new way to spend my money but do not know what I should be looking for. Is anyone into this activity? Looking over the entries at bikeforums.net it...
Few Nexbiew Questions
**Appologies for the double post!?!?** Hi all, great site, wonderful content! I'm just getting on the lightweight theme, starting to make sense to me the more I use it, however, it's a...
Down quilts
Besides Nunatuk, are there other companies selling down quilts? I'm looking into replacing an older 600 down sleeping bag (over 2 lbs) for summer use. I'd be interested in trying a quilt,...
Multiple Use Sleeping Bags
Thanks, Jack Err...what's Omni Tape? The serape idea sounds swell, and a lot less fiddling than the vest conversion I've been using. Vick, Omni Tape is No Snag Velcro....it is available in...
Hiking without kitchen
Recently I have been doing a few shorter Ultra-Lite hikes (1-2 nights) without bringing a kitchen. In the food bag I've brought nuts, flapjacks, sausages, cheese, snicker bars, digestive biscuits etc. High...
Wild Things Epic windshirt & pants & some epic talk in general
so, i just got my wild things epic windshirt (hooded) & pants in. i'm really impressed with the quality of both pieces. they fit *almost* perfectly, both being a size medium &...
