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Black Diamond Beta Light tent: Poor quality and poor Customer Service
Pictures talk by themselves about the manufacturing or designing quality of Black Diamond Beta Light tent (tarp). This tent looks like this after very lilttle use (few nights, light winds). I have...
Where to cut down
So, I'm always looking for ideas/suggestions on how to cut down here's my spreadsheet. any ideas are welcome! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sricXKMdP-TqcfS-QxL9Bcli5MbRhDrJIyXwxJ2KROc/edit?usp=sharing Nothing? =( Didn't see this the first time around. Long underwear - I...
CT Thru starting early July
CT Thru-hike Probably starting early July -WORN/CARRIED- 7.2 BPL Merino Hoody 2.7 Exofficio BBriefs 3.7 Generic Soccer Shorts 1.2 Bandana 23.4 New Balance Runners (pair) 2.0 Darn Tough Socks 7.9 Luxurylite Staff...
So just what is ultralight these days?
A little bit of backstory, i'm 25 yrs old. i decided to try my hand at backpacking a little more than 5yrs ago. being the 'researcher' type i looked around & ray...
Advice for floorless shelter with bug protection
Hi, I'm new to these forums, and I'm looking for advice on a floorless shelter that would provide some bug protection. I've hammock-camped in the past, and I've car-camped with a tent-cot...
Mountain Laurel Designs Core ready for ordering
headed out to the Pintlers tomorrow I got to take the Core out for a spin in the Pintlers, this was my first official SUL trip- I've flirted w/ sub 5#'s before,...
Gear Upgrade Frequency
How often do you replace/upgrade your gear? Have you changed the frequency of gear replacement as you get older, richer or poorer, more or less fit, etc.? I recently met a thru-hiker...
PCT 2014 NOBO Gear List
Hey everyone, loving this forum and have learned a lot in a really short time. I’m planning on starting a Thru-Hike of the PCT starting late April/Early May heading north and would...
Half pack - initial impressions
Took the half pack out on a short overnighter Saturday and Sunday in the Massanutten's. Did small parts of the Massanutten Trail and the Tuscarora Trail, with ascents of Green Mountain, Signal...
Gear List: JMT in July
Just thought I'd throw this up here for you guys to pick at and critique. Anything you don't see? Anything that I need or that I can do without? Any areas of...
Definition of Unsupported Speed Record
I have no useful advice but: GO MAN GO! this is cool keep us posted. After thinking more and more about this, I think you are right about the sleep thing, Aaron....
OR News Pre-Show Dispatch – First Looks at New Products for Fall 2004 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2004)
Featuring new products from Essential Gear, Princeton Tec, ACR Electronics, Suunto, Smartwool, Marmot, GoLite, and Bemis.
Head Lamp for Camp - Some night hiking
As per the subject. I'm looking to upgrade my head lamp. I want it to function off AAA batteries and primary use would be camp and late/early trail hiking. I don't plan...
inside color for bag/quilt
Putting aside style and personal color preferences, are there technical/performance reasons for choosing a particular color for the inside of a bag or quilt? I know dark colors absorb heat, so does...
Backpacking mini speaker
For some, music is deeply linked to memorable and momentous occasions in their lives. The sound of a specific song can bring with it vivid thoughts of a moment in the past,...
Do you carry redundant backups of critical gear?
I was in the wilderness last week with a defective lighter and it made me think that for critical gear I should either: 1. have some sort of backup that I can...
Is all weight equal? - Trekking Poles ...
The thread about LT4 Trekking Poles got me thinking. http://gossamergear.com/trekking/lt4-trekking-poles.html I have these Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Pole http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/mountain/trekking-poles/trail-back-trekking-pole With baskets and straps they weigh 20 oz. The LT4 weigh 8.4...
Others Bug Me With This in the Backcountry!
OK, I’ve been told to ”hike your own hike”. Sometimes when I HYOH, I can’t! Others don’t let me. Because “others” while hiking their own hike, decide that I need to hike...
If you were seperated from your pack…
Roman, that is exactly what I carry on lanyard as well. One thing I found is that a small cordlock above all the items keeps them from getting horribly tangled if they're...
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...
