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Is a thermarest "Neo-Air" actually worth the price difference?
Interesting. So you don't blow your pad up at all? I used a folded 1/8" CCF for a while, and I found that it worked okay frameless, but I usually prefer a...
Colorado Trail 2013
Hey everyone, give me your thoughts on my gear list. http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=11048 Goal Dates: July 4th-July 25th (21 days) I have yet to add a sun hat on there, but I've got one....
Most important gear item
Okay here is my predicament; I've backpacked in the past as a kid - its probably been 10 years or so. Therefore I have a backpack, sleeping bag, most of the clothes...
Three Person Shelter Question: Golite SL3 or TT Rainshadow 2? Others?
Hi, I'm trying to decide on a 3P shelter and am leaning toward either a Golite Shangri-La 3 or a TT Rainshadow 2. Not married to either of these, but would need...
Houdini wind pants
I ran across the Houdini wind pants while siding the Patagonia site today: http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/houdini-pants?p=24130-0-155&pcc=1128 3.1oz and a different fabric than the windshirt (1.2-oz 10-denier 100% nylon vs 1-oz 15-denier), slim fit, black...
Most Breathable Bivy?
Max, In those conditions I would be using a Trailstar with a fully Wpb Bivy if below treeline, if above treeline I would pack a proper tent. A Bivy with a Dwr...
Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT tarp tent?
I ran across a blurb on the new Mountainsmith Mountain Shelter LT tarp tent. It is much like the GoLite Shangrila 2, with a reported weight of 2lbs. MSRP is $129.95. Has...
Tent to Tarp Transition
For quite a while now, I've been using a 1-man tent on my trips, the latest being a 2 lb Easton Kilo. The main draw for me is bug protection. Just seems...
My shield sunburst yellow solo pyramid
I finally got around to building a solo pyramid tent. I've been wanting to do this for some time so I finally bit the bullet. I ordered 8 yards of silnylon from...
Favorite Tarp Pitch?
I recently bought a cheap tarp. What's your favorite way to pitch a 8X10 tarp? For an 8x10 I just prefer the A-Frame. IME, that is a bit too wide to pitch...
External Frame Packs?
Here's an option for those of you who like to make your own gear.External Frame Pack pff just go packboard Hut Croo style.. (do repeated resupply loads for 3-6 months.. become a...
New 'Compact' Trailstar
I am not sure why anyone would go for the Cricket tarp over the SoloMid. < I am not sure why anyone would go for the Cricket tarp over the SoloMid. Cricket...
Feedback on my Gear?
Hi y'all. Give me some feedback on my 3 season gear list. Sleeping: -Feathered Friends Swallow 20 sleeping bag -Kelty Eden 2 (Heavy at 5 pounds, but inexpensive. I can't use a...
First backpacking trip - lots of lessons learned...
My son (new boy scout) and I just completed our first backpacking trip - a quick overnight with his Troop that involved a thankfully short 1.5 mile hike in and out of...
tents for scouts
what are some good tents for scouts, and places to get them? I'm thinking 2 man, sub 4 pound, full mesh with floor. We need mosquito protection. Some of our tents now...
CDT list
Putting together my NOBO CDT list. So far worst case scenario with 6l water (15 lbs) and 10 lbs food I am at 35lbs. So my base wt is just over 10lbs....
Five weeks in Scotland
Jim and I are planning our next big hike - five weeks in Scotland. I'm sharing our info in case it's useful to others, and in case there are Scottish Hill experts...
Thoughts on Rain Gear (JMT)
I'm resurrecting (and hijacking) this post for the sake of my diminishing sanity... Ok. I read. I study. I review SOTM reports. I shop. I read some more. And I am no...
Camping with partner?
Hi I was wondering whether anyone out there is lucky enough to camp with their significant other, and if so what sleeping setup they have. My usual preference is a hammock but...
Floor for a cuben tent
I'm sold on a cuben tent. Probably a Zpacks. I'm not sold yet on getting a cuben bathtub floor they sell. I live in the Northeast and would use this three seasons...
