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Does tarp + bivy actually save all that much over a tent?
I made something similar to a Whelan Lean To - large open face Used it on a trip up the Deschutes River from the Columbia River Windy - guessing maybe 30 MPH...
Hammock vs. Tarp/ Bivy vs. Tarptent
Cuben Hammock Thread Bill, are you sure the URL is correct? It refers to itself. waking up multiple times a night is the bane of my existence. however for men this can...
Bulk supplements and my PCT diet
Isaac, I'm taking these because it's convenient and in a form that I can readily consume a lot of. Now I can prove it to myself. UPS just delivered the order, so...
MacCat Deluxe w/bivy
I hear loads of good things from hammock campers about the MacCat tarps made by OES. I was wondering how they would fare if they were taken off the hammock and pitched...
First SUL list!
List is posted in my profile. Here's my first SUL list. It has not been used, but a similar version of this is going on next weekend on a trial run with...
Day-pack Suggestions
In my endless search for the perfect DAYPACK, I am thinking about buying an Osprey Talon 33 (as in 33 litres) which is light (1 lb 14 oz in size M/L) and...
Lantern Recommendaton?
I thought I’d add my recommendation, even though you have found your lantern.  (may be help to somebody else).  This is an incredible light in a very small package! (1.75 oz -...
First Solo on JMT gear list
I have hiked North and South ends of JMT and some of middle portions, but trying to do whole trip about Aug 18. Here is my list. Open for suggestions GEAR LIST...
Grand Canyon Grandview Trail on guided hike
Country United States State Arizona Area Grand Canyon National Park Trip Month (05) - May Gear List Granite Gear Blaze 60 pack Tarptent Moment DW Enlightened Equipment Convert 40" sleeping bag Neoair...
Rechargeable Headlamps and Excess Power Bank Drain?
Hello! Looking into purchasing a Nitecore NU25 for PCT thru hike and I came across some posts suggesting that the Nitecore (or perhaps USB headlamps in general) sucks up more than its...
winter in NY
That's another one of the great things about Harriman - 46,600 acres with hunting only in relatively small areas west of Rt 17! >I don't quite have the gear (yet) for real...
ZimmerBuilt something awesome for me
I'm pretty sure Chris Zimmer just made me the world's most awesome backpack. It's mostly VX21 for burly waterproof protection (will be fully waterproof after seam sealing), has massive sewn-on hip belt...
UL Creatures
High Sierra King Snake on route to Lake Vernon, Yosemite Unknown insect trailside, Achenbach Canyon, Organ Mountains, NM Jay, I believe that is the California Mountain Kingsnake which is different from a...
Is this normal?
I went backpacking today...just a one day twelve miler. Half of it...about six miles was done in the extreme late afternoon and early night. I hiked back to the car when it...
What is happening in the SUL world?
SUL is easy enough on 2 to 3 day trips where the temps stay above 45*. As far as innovation, I think it's hit a maximum and now it's slowed way down. Inevitable...
Following Ralph and Allen's JMT FKT attempt
Yep. It's about 21.6 miles from Muir Pass to South Lake, with 3.6k feet of climbing and 5.8k feet of descent. Looks like Ralph got started around 6:00AM today; in good health,...
A Reflective version of the Ultraglide Bear Line. Who wants it??
I figured I should just start a new forum. So here it is.. Since releasing this new cord, I have received quite a few emails asking if I could make a reflective...
Please critique my JMT gear list - Late September. Thanks!
My JMT Gear List 9/11 - 9/27 North to South Storage: ULA Catalyst Pack Clothing Worn: smart wool t shirt roadrunner joging shorts Underarmour underwear darn tough socks ultra light columbia boony...
Cottage Stagnation and a Thorough Response
Some of you may already have seen this, but there's a blog post on Six Moon Design's website. It is a response/reflection on RJ's "cottage stagnation" article by Ron Moak, and I...
SHR/Sierra List
I am contemplating an attempt of the Sierra High Route this summer. This would be my gear list for that trip, as well as any solo trip to the Sierras. Would start...
