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Thermarest Neo-Air
I purchased a Regular (72") Neo-Air mattress from REI in April of '09. In backyard "camp" testing at 40 F I found it to be definitely more comfortable than either my lightweight...
STUDY: Hiking with a Friend is EASIER
Wow. Just ran across this study on the web: "Last year, researchers studied 34 students at the University of Virginia, taking them to the base of a steep hill and fitting them...
Any thoughts on Alps Mountaineering Gear
What is the take on Alps Mountaineerig gear? I bought a 4-man tent from them for scout overnighters and really liked it. From a "car camping" point of view, I think Alps...
rain pant suggestions
You could look at the Montane Atomic DT Pants - 6oz? Yeah I checked them out... MVTR is only 8,000 which is 'ok' but I'd prefer something a little more breathable. The...
Therm-a-Rest Neoair
This rating reflects use below 40° F. For summer use it could go much higher. I have wanted to try the Therm-A-Rest Neoair (72"), hoping it would be both light and warm....
Whats your weight for the big 3+1
I am trying to put together my gear for the summer and have added some weight but still sifting through it. I know its not SUL but I am wondering how It...
Bug Protection with Pyramid Shelters
What method of bug protection does everyone use with the pyramid style shelters? I have been eyeballing the MLD Duomid. I like the space and ventilation looks OK with upper vent and...
My first gear list…help please
Heres what I've got so far (weights might not be exact, as I used a kitchen food scale) Granite Gear VT - 35oz Tarptent Conrtail, 6 stakes, pole - 29oz Rei Sub...
My 3 Season New England List
Last year I started backpacking regularly again after many years away and went from a somewhat traditional packweight (never carried really heavy due to climbing background teaching "light is right") to about...
Your Favorite 3-Season Solo Tarp Tent, Double Wall Tent or Tarp + Bivvy?
Nice Bill - Glad to hear you can fit. Hey, isn't that the first site on the left at Afton after you get up the hill? I know it's Afton, that's for...
Your Favorite 3-Season Solo Tarp Tent, Double Wall Tent or Tarp + Bivvy?
What are your favorites 3-season solo shelters? My wife and I are picking up a light 2 person 3-season bug-proof shelter to replace a much heavier Sierra Designs Meteor Light, which got...
Hike Your Own Adventure (Choose your Own Gear)
Keep your bag in the bivy. Ooooooooookay. > I am sorry Nathan, you don’t. Yup. Cheers Hey Raymond, you no like fires? why not? They provide spirit, moral, heat, and light. They...
UL Bivi
fffffffffffffff "Hey guys. I was wondering about which bivy i should go with. I will be under a tarp, and i have a down bag (which i want to keep dry). Should...
Torsolite and Staying Warm
When using a short inflatable pad, and a 1/8in thick foam pad under it, I find my legs and feet still get cold. I've got my pack (a Golite Jam with the...
My Summer UL Gear List
Here is my upcoming summer backpacking list. I separated it into three different sections. Items in my pack, on my person and items my fiancée will be carrying for both of us...
Cheapo No-Sewing Required Bivy Solution
So I ordered some nylon from Thru-hiker and had an idea; what if I just attached the nylon to the bottom of my Big Agnes Aircore on two sides, then had the...
Lightweight Testimony: The Fun Goes Up When The Weight Goes Down
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Testimony: The Fun Goes Up When The Weight Goes Down So... ...what are your gear lists? I enjoyed Monty's concise overview of his lightweight journey. Lots of good...
Poncho vs Rain Jacket and Pants
I've been looking at the gear lists and it seems like most everyone has a rain jacket and usually pants instead of a poncho. I am was about getting a campmor poncho...
Did JMT with 1 lb tent? or 18oz tent
If anyone has done the JMT with either SMD's Refuge-X, GG's "The One", or Tarptent's Tyvek Sublite could you give your assessment's of the tent's durability and hold-up against the weather (particularly...
My lunar solo
Just received my new SMD lunar solo and set it up at the park. Very easy to set up and I am quite happy with it. My daughter and I took a...
