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2007 AT thru hike
Hello all, In a couple of weeks I'm setting out for a NOBO thru hike of the AT. My goal for completing the trail is 4 months (123 days). I uploaded my...
Cuben Fiber Double Wall Tent
I love my one person double wall tent but it is just too heavy. But thanks to this website and all the Cuben fiber information I have started a project to build...
Poncho Vs. Rain Jacket
I know, age old question to you veterans. My wife and I call ourselves three season when really we're about a one and a half (summer and early fall). Well, I want...
Polarguard Delta and Silk Sleeping Bag
Polarguard Delta and Silk Sleeping Bag - 8.76 ounces I have been thinking about making an all Silk Sleeping Bag for some time. I have been cleaning up my work space and...
ULA Arctic 1000 Packs
How about some more photos - especially some of the frame and suspension system, as these will stay the same while the dry packs themselves are interchangeable. Is the suspension system adjustable...
Double Rainbow vs. Lunar Duo
Hi Ron, Thanks for taking the time to personally explain SMD products and services - it's nice to see the company founder so personally involved. I realize SMD must have a constant...
Double Rainbow vs. Lunar Duo
Lauren I have the LD and can answer a couple of your questions: Do the trekking poles offer too much of an obstacle for egress, overall comfort? No problem whatsoever. Not even...
Double Rainbow vs. Lunar Duo
I'm wondering if the honchos at BPL are planning a comparative review of these 2 shelters anytime soon (hint, hint). I've seen a little discussion on other forums comparing the headroom, weight,...
Tyvek v/s Nylon
Hi all, I am new to the site (though not entirely new to UL backpacking) I have been doing a lot of reading and I'm wondering if anyone has a good feel...
Titanium Goat
Anybody have experience with these guys, their products? Specifically, their bivys? I've yet to scrounge the money to buy anything from the TiGoat guys (been busy with new baby, and moving). However,...
Question for Franco the Rainbow Warrior
Franco, Please describe your experiences with the Vela (was that the Extreme or Mesh version you've seen/used?). If you're up to it, please talk about ventilation, condensation, setup, fiddle-factor to get a...
How do you pack?
I know I've changed my packing method over the years, maybe there's still better ways I haven't thought of yet. 1st: cylindrical items first: Montbell bag, tarptent, prolite 2: clothes go around...
What are your “Big 4” items?
As an UL, or aspiring UL hiker, what are your four heaviest items? In traditional backpacking, people refer to their "Big 4" items; those Base Pack Weight* items which weigh the most....
solo winter tent
I'm looking for a good solo winter tent/shelter (preferably free-standing). My stomping grounds include PA/NJ AT up to the Daks and White Mnts so I would like something that handles cold rainy...
Optimal Gear List, Filming the AT
This gear list is for the Filming the AT project, beginning in 2007. Our gear has been chosen with the goal of keeping pack weight as low as possible, yet protecting our...
Best Material for Groundsheet?
I finished making a new silnylon tarp and am now wondering what to use as a groundsheet. I've heard of people using tyvek, silnylon, plastic, and even nothing at all. I do...
Lite insulation layer
I have completed making my gear and 95% of the pack-list for an Un-resupplied attempt of the JMT in the summer. I want everything that will stay in the pack most of...
Tarp/Bivy advice needed.
Ron is absolutely right, you do not need a bivy with the Gatewood Cape. A sleeping bag with a water resistant shell will work. My original setup was a Golite poncho tarp,...
Tarp/Bivy advice needed.
I'm relatively new to using tarps as shelter (I've spent a total of about twelve nights under them now) and everything has worked out fine so far...because I've never encountered any "real"...
Lazr NANO Titanium Tent Stakes
I ordered the stakes with the end of the year coupon because I recently bought an ID Sil Shelter, which requires lots of stakes for a taught pitch. I use 8 'regular'...
