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Rainwear Confusion…
I was wondering if you guys would help me solve a dilemma. I'm trying to find rain wear for the JMT in August (hopefully the PCT in 2009) There seems to be...
Newbie ultralighter gear list
Hi folks. I'm accustomed to occasional somewhat-heavy backpacking in the Sierras, but I'm been obsessively gearing up with an ultralight mindset for a 3 day solo in the Olympics. (First attempt at...
PCT Clothes for TEN days
Worn: Sunnydays Hat 2.8 Rail Riders Eco-mesh 8.6 Golite Synergy pants 9.7 Nike Running tights 3.6 Brooks Beast 26.4 REI liner sox 0.9 Komperdell C3 6.5 each Timex Expedition 0.9 Carried: Golite...
Tent footprint – help me choose one
OK, so last year I lugged around an 8.5 oz footprint for my MSR Hubba Hubba (2-person tent) at my wife's insistence. (I know, this tent disqualifies me from SUL, but my...
UL Wind/rain pants – which would you choose?
I am now rethinking every item in preparation for my summer Colorado mountains trip this July. For summer backpacking in Colorado mountains, which wind/rain pants would you take? http://www.backcountry.com/store/MTB0064/MontBell-America-Inc-Ultralight-Wind-Pants-Mens.html http://www.backcountry.com/store/GOL0076/GoLite-Whim-Pant-Mens.html http://www.backcountry.com/store/GOL0141/GoLite-Reed-Pant-Mens.html Can...
New to Backpacking
Hi, My girlfriend and I are interested in getting into backpacking. We are on a bit of a budget and have been looking around at what gear we should buy. We would...
Sub 1 lb. Intellectual Exercise
^^^well the smokies are a little different in that it MIGHT get cold during the day in the summer and it always seems to be raining there. I still would not bring...
MYOG SUL Quilt
I'm trying to find the lightest possible shell and liner fabrics, for a SUL quilt that is to be used with a bivy exclusivily, so no rain spray protection is needed. The...
Patagonia Torres del Paine – Gearlist
OK, post your list if you've been. Just looking into doing the full circuit for end of this year, or early next year. No refugios for me...so I'd be interested in your...
Mountain Laurel Designs Soul Bivy (2008 Model)
I got this bivy last week and I took it out on a weekend backpacking trip in Joshua Tree. I didn't bring a tarp, just this bivy. The construction is perfectly designed...
How small a kit?
Anybody ever read comics with the Flash-- the superhero who was the "fastest man alive?" The Flash had a ring that held his compressed superhero costume, which would compress again when exposed...
Backpack Cover for Airline/Train Travel
I'm looking to make or purchase a backpack cover for airline or train travel. The duffles or covers I did locate were way too big or way to heavy. What is the...
Gossamer Gear “The One”
Request for ye owners... I've viewed the video and read the comments but am interested in more feedback. Please post any additional impression and/or actual experience here or at the User Review...
Equinox bivy enough for Grand Canyon precip?
I am going on a 4 day trip to the Grand Canyon in a couple of weeks, and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on whether an Equinox bivy would be...
Hennessy Hammock Asym Tarp as Solo Tarp
Hey all. I have a Hennessy Ultralite Backpacker Asym hammock. I was pondering removing the tarp from the hammock and setting it up by itself to use as a shelter on a...
minimum tarp size for bivvy-less camping
It's time to bite the bullet and make another tarp! It'll be flat, multi-pitch job, made of silnylon, and my hope is to use it with a down bag and without a...
quilt+clothing in winter – bivy too??
I just got back from a winter overnighter in the San Juans, and used my DIY down quilt, which has a whopping 15oz of 800 fill down. I wore everything to bed,...
Quilt Question
I just recently purchased a UL180 quilt from the store here (heavy discount, decided to try it) I've used it a couple times and wanted to get some input from people who...
Need Help in Sleeping Bag Options
I am so tired of being cold... so two options in two different sleeping bags both stating to keep me warm to 0*F One is 600 Goose Down Fill with 30 oz...
Silnylon best floor option for net bivy?
I am planning on making my own net bivy for use under a tarp. I am not interested in a bathtub floor. I do not want to use a groundsheet other then...
