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Skurka Gear Book
There's been some chatter about books that I'm currently writing, so I want to be more specific about my plans. Please feel free to comment -- these projects are still in the...
Merry Christmas... So, What'd Ya Get?
Despite my talk, I'm sure Ultegra or Dura Ace components will start popping up on it soon. And a wheelset. Tons of hardware...to repaint the interior of our home, install new electrical...
State of the Market Report: Two-Person Double-Wall Tents (2010)
Companion forum thread to:State of the Market Report: Two-Person Double-Wall Tents (2010) The Tent Review was 10000000 times better than any other review that you would read from any other source... This...
My turn to submit a gear list!
Hi all, Here’s a current gear list for you to please be critical of. It’s based on a lot of equipment tweaks I’ve made this past summer, after trips. **Edited to adjust...
Cuben fiber
What is the current state of cuben / cubic fiber for us folks? Is it going to go into a more main line tarp / tent manufacturing? http://www.cubictechnology.com/index.htm Thanks, Doug It's been...
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Sleeping System Ounces Shelter Henry Shrines TarpTent Squall 2 29.5 1.5 Stakes Easton Aluminum Stakes 1.5 5 Sleeping Bag Western Mountaineering Pod 30 17.7 2 Sleeping Pad Montbell UL 120 pad 12.7...
Maroon Bells, CO end of July gear List
Hey Everyone, From July 26-30th I will be doing the 4 pass loop (with a few extra parts) with a group of 6 friends. My gear list for the trip is in...
Nemo Meta 2P
Hopefully I'm not repeating an old thread. Does anyone have this tent yet? They're sold out pretty much everywhere. Before I decide to put in a backorder for one, I was looking...
My 3 Season Gear List
ArcTeryx Cierzo 35L w/Z-Lite Back Foam 21.2 oz ThermaRest Z-Lite (6/7th Cut) 11.0 oz Marmot Hydrogen Custom Quilt/Half Bag 19.2 oz Sea to Summit SN240 Stuff Sack XS 0.6 oz MSR E-Wing...
My 3 Season Gear List
ArcTeryx Cierzo 35L w/Z-Lite Back Foam 21.2 oz ThermaRest Z-Lite (6/7th Cut) 11.0 oz Marmot Hydrogen Custom Quilt/Half Bag 19.2 oz Sea to Summit SN240 Stuff Sack XS 0.6 oz MSR E-Wing...
Cuben Tent Question?
Hi Miguel and Sam You can see this design in the supermarket selling for $40. Having the Messner name on it means ... zilch. The high price means zilch (think sunglasses, watches,...
Cuben Tent Question?
> Could one design storm tents to use non-stretch fabrics? > An interesting question. My worry is whether they would > start to flap or flutter in high winds. A stretch fabric...
MSR Carbon Reflex 1
nm Thanks for that. I began to wonder if I was the only one that suffers shock by the price of some fairly mediocre gear. It'll probably go the way of the...
Poll: Tarp/Bivy vs. Tent
I'm mulling over my shelter choice, and I thought I'd poll the audience... Which do you use and why? A Tarp with or with out a bivy or a tent. Advantages of...
please post your “Sub-5” lists
. Here's my gearlist.Pics of it being unpacked as well. I just got the DriDucks and haven't used them in the field yet. But I figured it would be fun to try...
Sub 1 lb. Intellectual Exercise
Hi mark. Its looking really good. You have put a lot of time and work in making it so I hate saying this but 6 oz?? It will be hard to justify...
Shoes for Long Distance Hiking
I have used 1 pair of Icebugs for 2 years in NZ, nearly all off trail. A considerable amount of scree and sharp moraine, innumerable river crossings, and for climbing on snow...
UL long distance list
I have mentioned in the forums that I plan to thru hike the Appalachain trail in about 5 years. So for a couple of months, I have been working on a thru...
International backpacking gear list
First some background so you know who I am and have some idea of what I have in mind (and consequently my specs). I'm 23, male, 5'4" 125lb. Slightly on the lanky...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
It's something to think about for sure. I was figuring he might need something more since we are to plan for a winter storm. Maybe a brighter headlamp wouldn't help in a...
