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Help me pare down my gear for a speed hike
I've mentioned on a couple of other threads that I want to do a 116 mile hike in three days. With food and water, my current gear list will put me at...
Just received my ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent
Roger, I totally agree. There were a few times I intentionally pitched my tarp in an attempt to test how well it'd hold up. It held up. Now I pick sheltered campsites...
Just received my ZPacks Hexamid Solo Tent
First Observation: Wow! This Tarp is wicked light 2.8oz on my scale that includes the Guylines and Stuffsack. Well no wonder it is so light - it is only as large as...
Newbie list/ Summer /weekend MI
Thanks, Anna. Matt, in terms of finding the more durable pack, there's no question that the Aether wins over the Exos. The question is whether you really need the durability. Of the...
Condensation in sleeping systems
I read on one thread a suggestion that regardless of whether one uses a tarp/bivy, bivy, or just sleeping bag that should condensation form, it will form at the hot/cold interface of...
Insulative value of sleep system??
I am headed out for a winter camping trip in Northern Minnesota and am trying to figure out how cold my planned sleeping system will take me. It is currently -18F in...
Novice PCT gear list draft 1
If you can DIY, Ray-Way's kits are very reasonably priced, especially as they come with very detailed instructions for the novice, as well as first quality materials; get the "Alpine Upgrade" for...
Need Gear Advice
I am looking for a bargain sleeping bag. I dont have a bag right now and usually just sleep in my gear, a little crazy for winter camping in Colorado. So I...
Joe Valesko of Zpack’s new Joe Valesko of Zpack’s newZPacksâ„¢ “Hexamid” Twin Tent or Tarp
These are some photos and specs for the Twin version of the Hexamid tent that Joes been working on. This is just a prototype design at this point. The tent below is...
Dogs, Tents and keeping it light
I’m looking to replace my Black Diamond Lighthouse & Vestibule with a more lightweight tarptent. With the Lighthouse, vestibule and odds & ends, my total weight is close to 6 lbs. I’ve...
MT Kaniksu National Forest – spring trip – (3 days)
I'm trying to get my base weight down to around eight pounds for this trip. I've been thinking about switching to a DuoMid. Any suggestions PACK - Granite Gear Vapor Trail 32...
My “storm” camp
On Thursday, Jan. 21st I snowshoed into the Spring Mountains just outside Las Vegas and near the small ski resort where I'm a patroller. That day was the beginning of the last...
Rain cover for Mariposa plus
I have some silnylon on the way and plan to make a rain cover for my GG Mariposa Plus. Have any of you made one? Is it basically just a rectangular piece...
Anyone use Kooka Bay sleeping pads?
Travis the R value vs. oz of insulation is approximately linear so you are correct. I am now using the new larger valve for all goose down sleeping pads. Hi Bender, Thanks...
4 day loop at Lake Mead
Background Each year my wife and I camp at Lake Mead for two weeks. We spend Christmas and New Year’s day with her family. I usually make time for a backpacking trip...
rainpants worth carrying?
Is the extra 8 oz for rainpants worth carrrying? It seems that in addition to keeping your lower body dry in precipitation, it works as an added layer for warmth and as...
Best Practices for Cool Damp Weather Dressing
My Waterloo for backpacking seems to be cool damp (i.e foggy, misty windy temps in the 40-50 df range). I'm trying to configure the best combination of layers to deal with these...
Working with tyvek
I've seen a lot of people on here talking about how great (or awful) Tyvek is, but nobody actually tells the ins and outs of making stuff out of it. Glue or...
Every I need for backpacking I can get at Walmart…
I'm not trying to promote Walmart but it is amazing how many cheap pieces of gear you can buy at Walmart. Off the top of my head: 1. Blue foam mat 20"...
Need reccomendation for couples tent
Hey guys. First of all, happy to be apart of a great community. You guys/gals really know your stuff. I'm looking at getting back into backpacking with my wife along for the...
