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Sticker bushes!! Help!!
So I did my first real desert hike this past weekend, to Big Bend Ranch State Park in west Texas. Beautiful, barren, and full of so many things to shred my gear!!!...
New tent decision
I am trying to decide on a new tent to replace my 10 year old zues exo which has not been the best tent due to condenstion and vestibule design. I am...
Just curious, re: Cubic tech and cuben fiber
Can a non business still buy 9 yds of Cuben from Cubic tech? Anybody know the current rate for the .34 and .51 Cuben in bulk? Just give them a ring. I...
Actual 2013 PCT Gear List for 2014 Hopefuls
Hey all - just wanted to post up a gear list that I was very happy with for my NOBO PCT hike this year. Tent was awesome and the pack and sleeping...
Pearls for backpacking in the rain
One of the biggest problems seems to be with people who hate the rain. Trying to avoid getting wet is a psychological handicap that can be a big problem. Best to assume...
Ground cover for use with Duomid in winter conditions
As stated in the title, I have a Duomid which has been treating me and my wife quite nicely through the early, mid, and now late fall of the Catskills in New...
To ZPacks Duplex Owners
I am THIS close to pulling the trigger on this beauty, but man that is some serious sticker shock! Any early adopters out there willing to share their impressions/experience with their new...
ZPacks Hexamid Solplex
http://www.zpacks.com/shelter/solplex.shtml Could be of interest to some. Suppose it impossible to just guess at how stability will compare with the Hexamids. But like less stakes and the solid, high-walled floor, for all...
Pacific Crest Trail 2014 NOBO
Edited this original post, this is where I'm at right now. Close to 2 months away. Just looking for any additional advice. Still need to pick up a head net. Also, shorts...
Why Doesn't Tarptent Seam Seal Their Tents?
Just was looking at the Tarptent offerings and realized their tents don't come sealed (unless you want to pay extra). Anyone know the reason for that? I suppose I'll factor that headache...
Smoky Mountain Winter Gear List.... Help Please!!!
I need some advice on my sleeping and clothing systems for my trip in the Great Smoky Mountains in early January. I plan on staying in shelters for the entire trip from...
Khufu vs. Duomid Headspace
I looked at numerous pictures and one of the Khufu vs. Duomid threads and didn't see anything too conclusive other than that the Khufu has steeper side panels, allowing for more usable...
light tent for 63 year old female backpacker
After having knee arthritis and then a knee replacement as well as weight gain I thought I would never backpack again. Then I heard about ultralight and have found that yes, I...
Durability of Cuben Fiber?
I'm about to pull the trigger on a bivy off of Gear Swap, but I got some MLD Stuff sacks made of cuben (my first cuben item) used and they were shredded....
I need help adding weight
Here's my basic list: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=10937 All of my trips follow that model. I typically hike sections of the AT. The lowest temperatures I hike in reach the twenties (but that's rare.) I...
What I'm Taking on my JMT Hike (this is how you do it)
Oh, just found the map at. http://www.sierrawild.gov/bears/food-storage-map I can easily get through those areas as long as I get sleep before going into Vidette and at Reds. The canister gets to be...
What I'm Taking on my JMT Hike (this is how you do it)
Okay, I've said a lot about how people don't need much when they hike. So now I am finally hiking the JMT at my own pace and decided to put my list...
How much waterproofing is enough?
I'm looking for a new tent to replace an ancient one that failed spectacularly on the trail recently. I've noticed a pretty big difference between companies in how much waterproofing they use....
footprint alternatives...suggestions?
hey guys. ive recently picked up a fly creek UL3 and i havent gotten the footprint yet. I really dont want to spend 70 dollars on the one made by big agnes...
Is a groundsheet really necessary?
Last night, I went to work making a polycryo groundsheet for my new Tarpent Rainshadow 2. To my knowledge, the tent comes with a 30D nylon floor. The groundsheet weighs in at...
