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Four Preschoolers on the AT
This past weekend I took my 4 ½ year-old twins for their first backpacking trip (a simple one-nighter). Accompanying us were two other dads (Matt and Bernie) and their 3 ½ year-old...
How to sleep a family of 4?
Hi I am looking for suggestions for shelter for a family of 4: 2 adults, a 6 yr old and an 9 yr old. Thinking about 3 season trips, including some above...
Ultra-ultralight sleep system for summer heat
Here's something I don't see talked about much - what do you guys take out on the trail when you know the temperature is going to be HOT? Maybe you're backpacking for...
Getting down to the gram of things
Looking for some direction on a specific kit, my summer time kit. I'll be under tree canopy mostly. Daniel Boon National forest area, so hot, and little wind. I just want rain,...
MLD Duomid with Inner Net or MLD Superlight Bivy with full hed net?
nm This has been my question for the past year! And like you, I hate bugs. After months of wavering, I just ended up ordering the inner net duo to go with...
What is a sufficient footprint substitute you use?
I was looking for a lighter and/or stronger footprint to use beside the Seedhouse sl2 footprint? Suggestions welcomed. Thank you. Tyvek or Polycryo (window shrink)...you pick Common household construction Tyvek- more durable,...
Ultralight backpack recommendations
Preparing for my first ever backpacking trip which will be 10 days total at high altitude. I am a small woman (5'2", 110 lbs) and will be limited to a maximum of...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
Great series. However, I have to differ here. I have foot/ankle issues and have found a super loose lace to be absolutely disasterous. Obviously everybody's needs will be different when it comes...
question R-value
I have a question about the R-value: Is there any relation between the R-value and the temperatures of use of the sleeping bags?? It means for example, if the matress has a...
First UL List
Hi Everyone, Here is my first gear list. Please let me know what I can do to lighten up or if I am missing anything obvious. I know that I am going...
Poncho tarp, GW Cape or flat tarp? Help me!
Alright, I'm going insane trying to pick out a new shelter for the coming warmer seasons. My ideal goal is be able to do a 2 nighter with very minimal gear meaning...
Which bivy?
I am looking for a bivy to use under my echo 1 tarp I want it light with a mesh panel for the upper body if not a whole mesh top I...
Sub 5 lb list
So I have been tinkering with my list and come up with a sub 5 lb list based on my current gear and a few things that are on my wish list....
3 Season Gear List for relativly new ultraliter
"And then add some duct tape to your poles before you head out, and it's weight NOT carried in your pack." Why? Or do you mean that it would be left home,...
PCT Misc. Gear Items
I'm trying to sort out a few gear items for my PCT trip this year. Let me know if you have any thoughts or recommendations. Hat: I was planning on wearing a...
Gatewood Cape good in the PNW?
Calling all gatewood cape users! So I'd like a new shelter and I've been seriously considering this option due to it's cost and versatility not to mention weight. But my reserve is...
Question for you 5# - 6# base weight guys
In the 5-6 pound range BPW I use the ZPacks Blast 26 (cuben fiber) with two shoulder pouches. It is 2600 cu, as the name implies. I can get all of my...
Question for you 5# - 6# base weight guys
For a 3 day hike roughly what CU packs are you using ?? My base is about 6.5 and I use a MLD Burn. With all of the pockets its about 2200ci....
3.5 ounce groundsheet bad or good?
Ok the current groundsheet i use under my tarp is a hemmed piece of dwr coated ripstop nylon 6x2 1/2 feet it weights 3.5 ounces I know it's lighter then my tyec...
My current list
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=3033 Several items I will add when I get a scale. T shirt and long sleeve is plain wally world shirt plus the wipes and toothbrush/paste will be added. I don't have...
