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help me spend my $200 at REI
i have a 200 dollar gift card at REI that my mom bought for me. i dont really need much now considering they dont sell the rainbow 2, but i need to...
Philmont gear selection..
Wow. A lot has changed since the late 80's. I did not know about all the rules now. I also read a few months ago that there is a waiting list a...
Solo Tent and Bag Combination
Looking to conserve space/weight for 3 season solo camping >40 degrees with bug protection. Considering Six Moon Design Lunar Solo or TarpTent Rainbow. Also considering Western Mountaineering Highlite sleeping bag. Any opinions?...
SpinnChaps
Hey all, I just got the gossamer gear newsletter and they have a bunch of new gear either out or on the way. G6's with waitbelts (dubbed the 6.5... not sure if...
Minimalist/ XUL/ 3 season gear list
Here is a very usable gear list that(with similar gear) has worked for me comfortably without a sleepingbag down to 45 degrees and if I want to go 35-40 (or extreme of...
7.5oz BMW floorless tent?
no cost estimate yet. BPL staff: is this product still in the pipeline? In the post above from March 06, Ryan expected them to start shipping by last summer. I really hope...
Ideas for constructing a collapsible walking -stick-?
Cola, Did you shape one half of the stick so that it fits snugly inside the threaded portion of the PVC conduit as well, or did you just fit the ends so...
When Did You Begin UL?
Immediately after my hip and knee joints screamed "Don't ***EVER*** TRY THAT AGAIN" for about a week, regarding the carrying of a 50+ lb pack on a 10 mile / 3 day-er....
Gatewood Cape Review
I've posted an inital impressions review of the Gatewood Cape in the Reader Reviews Section.Gatewood Cape Reader Review Thanks for posting the review, Wade! One question for you.... You mentioned "arm slits"....
Wind pants?
What are your opinions on using wind pants? I would like to use one in stead of waterproof rainpants as a more breathable form of "rain protection" and you can use them...
Cuben Fiber – Q&A
This thread will list or relist everything I have said about Cuben Fiber and any other comments I can find that talk about Cuben Fiber. I am going to do a cut...
3- Season Wonderland and Superior Hiking trail gear list help
How’s it going guys? This is my first post, and I wanted to post my current/potential gear list to get your thoughts and opinions. I’ll be backpacking in Minnesota for 20 days...
UL long distance list
hey guys, how do you feel about the new Jacks R better Stealth Universal Quilt it seems to be just the right weight, and warmth. I would rather carry a 40 degree...
TT Rainbow in action
Just back from three days in the bush, my first outing with the Rainbow and my first sub 10KG 3 day trip (inc food) It rained both nights and most of the...
UL Winter System
I have been creating a light system for wintering out the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. Mt. Washington, (6,000ft) is known for high winds and low temps (15F to -20F). I plan...
Survival blanket as bag liner?
I'm thinking of using an emergency survival bag as a sleeping bag liner. For example, this one: http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1050&memberId=12500226 How much do those things actually help with warmth? Would it be enough to...
UL hommock camping
I spent the last two nights outside in my hammock, with temps down to 15F the first night and below 10F the second night. Here's the gear: Hennessy Hammock Ultralight Explorer (34.6...
Any suggestions for warm weather Scouts trying cold weather camping?
We're planning an overnight trip in cold (for us) weather, likely mid teens. Any suggestions or modifications to the information from experienced cold weather campers would be appreciated. (Going out and buying...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I think we should keep the bivy weight at 4.6 oz. The experiment should be able to be repeated by other people and I don't think most will cut up their $300...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Vapor barrier clothing made from cuben fabric would be the ticket. An entire suit or bag may weigh around 3-4 oz. I'm guessing Just wondering out loud... is this Carol's sinister plot...
