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Marmot Pounder
Hello, I'm participating in a mountain marathon in June and as such I am looking at ways to reduce my pack weight further. I camer accross a Marmot Pounder on sale for...
Attention hammock users
There is a couple who have created a great mod. They add a zipper where the hammock body and netting come together on a Hennessey Hammock. This is a really great idea...
What Would Jesus Carry?
how so? adam s.... HERETIC!!!! See my randomly selected bible quotes for the truth about JC. If you disagree with my interpretation of the bible then the devil is acting through you...
Make Your Own Balaclava
Make Your Own Balaclava - 1,2,4 Find an old polypropylene thermal underwear top or bottom. Cut off a leg or sleeve, pull it over your head, mark where your eyes and mouth...
Dealing with being a really sweaty person on backpacking trips
I sweat a lot. Like, I soak my clothes. Last year in Mt Rainier National Park, I soaked my sun hoodie, pants, and underwear. I laid them out in the sun when...
Rope: How long for ridgeline? What else to do with it?
I just got 50ft of Lawson's Ironwire and 50ft of their Glowire. Great stuff. I don't have much rope so I figured two hanks would be good to have. Anyhow, I've been...
Winter's coming...or, I can't get out as much as I'd like
So what do you do to satisfy your backpacking/hiking craving when, for various reasons, you can't get out on the trail very much? I used to just buy gear all the time...
Struck by lightning
It's surprisingly hard to find any info & stories about other backpackers that have been struck by lightning while in the backcountry, so I thought I'd start a thread. I was struck...
Any guys out there using 66" Neoair Xlite or Xtherm?
I'm 5' 6.5", 150lbs and tried a Neoair Xlite 66" at the store the other day and it seemed to fit. I was pretty surprised that nothing was hanging over. I'm mainly...
Would I regret using a 32 degree bag in sub zero temps?
I read somewhere that bags are rated at the temp you would be comfortable in naked. So I figure a 32 degree bag with a bunch wool/down layers should work. Anyone have...
Cold 3-Season Vermont Long Trail geargrams list
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=9256 I'm planning to do the Long Trail in October. I'm gearing for days in the 40-55 range and trying to expect nights in the 20's, though supposedly they should be more...
JMT: Best Swimmin & Jumpin
Question for all that have already completed the JMT. What is everyone's opinion on the best swimming along the trail as well as cliff jumping in to lakes? Being a Western Washington...
drying cloths on the trail
I've heard alot about people drying cloths at night by bringing them inside there sleeping bag. I am concenred that then the items dry the moisture (evaporation)will soak me and my down...
I’m new to this and I need some (a ton of) advice
Hello all! I'm new to backpacking! I'm starting off with an ultralight (maybe more of a light) attitude. My goal is to be able to sustain myself for long periods of time...
Ground sheet
What are people using as a ground sheet with a Zpacks Hexamid? I'm thinking of using a piece of polycro or painters drop cloth as mine. That Zpacks poncho/groundsheet seems to combine...
Campslipper/kneepads/sitpads
I divided my closed cell sit pad into two pieces so I could use it as kneepads when crawling around on the ground. I like two pieces so I can crawl by...
Chair Feet
I came up with a way to keep my chair feet from sinking in soft ground. The pictures are from when they were new, but they have been used enough now that...
My first SUL overnight trip
Pack - generic cloth backpack, 340g Sleep system - summer syth bag, syth vest, space blanket, beanie, socks, 790g FAK/mini sewing kit - 99g Dinky stuff ziplock - toothbrush, toothpaste, biod. soap,...
Sleeping Bag Liner
I finally got a new sleeping bag (very light, 28 oz) and want to keep it in nice shape - so I want a bag liner. I sleep in a hammock almost...
MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
Thom, Your new bivy looks good. FYI, to make your photos line up vertically rather than horizontally just add add rows (by hitting enter) between your photos. I used a tyvek ground...
