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Considering a BA Copper Spur UL1
I'm considering a BA Copper Spur UL1 after seeing it on a trip recently. I generally backpack in the forested Appalachian Mountains and foothills in all seasons, but I might do some...
Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
"There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are...
First Experience-A Few Questions
Hello everyone, Next weekend I will be going on a snowshoeing trip on Vancouver Island. The weather report says that it should be nice, but in reality, anything can happen. Even rain...
Which Western Mountaineering Bag for Winter
Fellows, I backpack often in winter in the hills of PA and West Va. I have an old, heavy down winter bag and wanted to replace it with a nice, light WM...
Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
I have been practicing UL (base gear < 10 pounds for multi-day trips) in Alaska's less than temperate conditions since the 1980's, back when our summers were really wet and cold, including...
march bay area meet n greet n hike n stay n smile
Well you get my point... i hope... I;d like to set up a good trip in SF and surrounding area. I'm in SoCal. My lady friend is in SF. I get to...
Lightweight Testimony: Lighter, Farther, Faster
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Testimony: Lighter, Farther, Faster After a 5 day 4 night backpacking trip I realize that my 35 - 40 lb backpack with all my creature comforts can be...
test gear pic
Preseason. I thought it would be a good time to get my gear together for the season. Most of this gear I used last year, and I want to refine my kit....
Socal gear list
Preseason. I thought it would be a good time to get my gear together for the season. Most of this gear I used last year, and I want to refine my kit....
Weekend October backpacking trip to Cascade Mountains?
My girlfriend & I live in Chicago, my brother and his wife live near Portland, and we're thinking about doing a long weekend backpacking trip out in the Cascade Mountains in the...
Do it all pad combo
I was researching pads for a ground setup and wanted input. My idea for a 4 season pad combo is a ridegrest SOlite and a neoair allseason. The ridgerest for the summer...
Mosquito Beater?
Greetings! I recognize that the bane of many backpackers is our "friend," the mosquito. I know that they serve a useful purpose, be we all know that they're annoying. When I backpack,...
Scientific Way to Compare R-Value to Down Insulation?
Hello, Still hammering out my kit for a hike with my S.O. and wondering how I might go about tackling this question: The difference between a 10 degree quilt and 20 degree...
Hiking Accident - Learning from my Mistakes
I wanted to post an account of a hiking accident I had 9 weeks ago that resulted in a broken ankle, so that others could learn from my mistakes and that I...
What I learned on my JMT Thru Hike
Things I learned on the JMT Disclaimer: Everything listed below is just my opinion. I hope it helps. It is not intended to be anything more than just my two cents. Always...
4-season gear list for the Southeastern US
This is a list for a pack that should contain everything needed for up to 7 days of hiking in the southeastern US during any season and any weather conditions. The pack...
The SOL Escape Bivvy
Executive Summary: This bivy's tests matched the lofty claims of the manufacturer. We owe Brett Peugh a “Thank You” for initiating this project and sending a sample to test. Specifications The product...
Info on Patagonia Houdini sizing?
Did you size up or size down? Can't decide on a medium or large for my Patagonia Houdini. I'm 6'2" and 159lbs, most of my height is legs with medium-wide shoulders. My...
How stupid is it to go into the wilderness without a shelter or survival skills?
Well, you're assuming "exposure" means hypothermia. It could mean frostbite, etc. I also don't think a coroner is going to generally rule "exposure to cold" as a cause of death. That exposure...
10oz camp stool
http://campspecialties.com/hiking_stool.htm has anyone heard of this stool or tried it. For 10oz it might be killer at the end of the day. Have you heard of anything that weighs less. what do...
