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First time hanger ... waffling
I'm headed out to try my setup for the first time. And I have to admit that the volume/weight of a hammock setup has me wondering why I'm trying, a bit at...
Finally! Wife wants to come with me on longer section hikes. Need a bigger tent. Recommendations please!
After years of watching me go on my little adventures, my wife has only gone with me on occasional overnight trips to trail shelters. When we go car camping with the kids,...
Are rain pants necessary?
My Dri-Ducks pants modded into a rain skirt, Mike Clelland style, weigh around 2.75 oz. I was thinking of ditching them this summer as I have hardly ever needed them for most...
Rain skirt?
I've been enjoying hiking in a skirt or a skirt + tights. I'm finding it very much more comfortable for moisture management than conventional zip-off nylon pants. Now I'm wondering, should I...
Rain Protection
What is everyone's thoughts on the best rain protection and why? I am not too concerned with the weight. I have a rain jacket and a pack cover. I am debating getting...
NeoAir Noise
Does the crinkley noise in the NeoAir ever go away? I move around alot when I sleep and am not sure I could handle it. The "Neo-Air Noise" does go away the...
Help: Tarptent Rainshadow 2 or Golite Imogene 3
I just can't seem to decide between these two. This will be primarily for backpacking with my wife and daughter - 3 season - and possibly some woodsy festivals. How does Rainshadow...
Cuben fiber tent floor and unprepared sites
I am strongly considering ordering a new zpacks hexamid duplex however have one reservation with it as this would be my first tent with a cuben fiber floor and am therefore looking...
Rainproof Headgear to go with MYOG PolyCryo Poncho?
I've been toying for some time with the idea of a MYOG poncho out of Window Shrink Film/PolyCryo. Mainly because I don't want to pay the 7 oz penalty for a real...
Help Me Get Better @ Site Selection
Taking stock of my skills, at this time I'm most critical of my ability to select a good camp site. I think I missed class on the day site selection was discussed,...
Clothing for 30 degree SUL trip
This thread is similar to Jeremy’s recent clothing question, although, I am preping for 30-degree lows, 70ish highs, and light snow is possible. I have been very comfortable (warm and dry) in...
Gear Upgrades - Quilt, Shelter & Pack
Folks, Given my recent trip and my trips last year I'm soliciting some advice. I have three pieces of gear I'm looking at for upgrades.I have three backpackers in my family although...
Cheaper alternative to neo air?
I remember reading about an air mattress that was said to be comparable to a neo air but was around $60, but for the life of me I can't remember the brand...
Has anyone here switched to a quilt and liked it LESS than a regular sleeping bag?
I've slept out in a quilt in some -1 and 6 degree temps. While it was ok and tolerable, to be honest i think i probably would have preferred a sleeping bag...
Tarp Condensation
So this weekend my wife and I were camping with my 10x10 flat tarp here in Florida. It was about 70 during the day and then dropped to around 45 at night....
How did I get so heavy? Late Aug JMT solo
If I need a GPS or PLB on the JMT, I'd ask the next hiker that came along. GPS and PLBs are great tools and I've been happy to have them in...
Solo Tent Fly as Poncho / Rain Gear?
If already carrying a fly for a solo tent (a Hubba in my case), is it possible to use said fly as one's poncho or rain gear as well? I imagine it...
A Casual Poll: Your Fave Go-to 3 season Solo Shelter
[since shelters seem 2b about the most popular item, at least on Swap...] Please share your current fave Solo Shelter for 3 season use. and disclose, to keep it uniform: * its...
Skyscape X -minor mods.
A few minor tweaks to my Skyscape X and I think it is dialed in. Upon initial set-up, the head of the tent was noticeable limp and the bug netting kinda sagged...
Updated SUL Clothing 40F
Alright, so I have roughly 20 or so ounces to give to clothing, although I ideally would still want to keep it at less than 15 oz to give more flexibility to...
