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This is what i have so far.
At the moment i am just trying to get the gear together i need for winter day hikes and ice climbing throughout the White Mountains. I am trying to buy only stuff...
What features would you like to see in a Trekking Pole Design?
Hey everyone, I'm new here on the forums but excited to be here! We're a family owned company who is currently in the developmental process of what we're looking to classify as...
What did we learn about our gear at Philmont?
I wanted to post some reactions after returning from my first trek at Philmont earlier this month. Thanks to everybody on this forum for all that I learned leading up to our...
850 or 950 for a winter bag
Price aside, what volume of down would yall choose for a winter quilt? I've heard that lower fill power could potentially be more resistant to moisture degradation, but I'm not certain if...
SilPoly Tarp Durability?
I'm close to having a new tarp made from SilPoly but was curious to see if anyone has much experience with using silypoly tarps and how much of a difference the lower...
Visited the new Arcteryx store in Portland
I was really excited about going and checking out the store. Turned out to be a disappointment. There ultralight down jacket does not have cinch cords to tighten the hood down in...
MLD DuoMid / SuperMid Insert
at mldgear.com One will be coming my way sometime soon! I could be getting two mids this year - a Duo for personal use and a larger one for family use. I...
Which windshirt for 3 season alpine touring?
I've done a ton of research through the forum archives and have found a lot of useful info. I'm more of a back country skier than a backpacker but clothing-wise there seem...
Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
I am thinking of getting a poncho tarp and the Mountain Laurel Designs 1.35 Silnylon Pro seems the best because of its length and catenary ridge line. The review here seems very...
Lottery Strategy
Our troop has asked me to be the adult leader for high adventure trips. We're doing Sea Base next year (I hope my motion sickness won't be too bad) and we're either...
Hiking the Ottawa-Temiskaming Highland Trail: Trial and Tribulation in Ontario, Canada
Hiking the Ottawa-Temiskaming Highland Trail, one of Ontario's gems - is not without its challenges. Leanne tells us about its rewards, too.
Ultralight solo back packing for comfort minded middle aged woman?
There's another dimension to this light vs heavy pole discussion - you have to trade off weight against robustness. It all depends on your usage. Lightweight carbons in particular are prone to...
Patagonia Nano Air Light Hoody Review (First Look)
Wouldn't you just put on your hard shell if it was too windy and cold that it overwhelmed your Alpha/FR jacket? I would be surprised if you needed a jacket more breathable...
Free Shipping @ BPL
Terms & Conditions: * Sale valid until 12/7/08 11:59 PM U.S. MST * Free shipping coupon may be used one time per customer * Free shipping coupon is not valid when an...
Who pays for Search and Rescue operations for JMT hikers?
Hi, I was asked by a fellow hiker who is joining me and 3 others on the JMT to research the question who pays for SAR operations for hikers who need life...
Large carnivore/omnivore protection
Looking for some feedback on what others do for large carnivore/omnivore protection. Where I do most of my backpacking in Idaho and Montana, that means black bears, grizzly bears (some places), mountain...
Care & Feeding of a ULA Helix Ice Axe
Here's a question for owners of the ULA Helix ice axe with carbon fiber shaft: How do you protect the delicate shaft while backpacking? Carbon fiber tubing is notoriously sensitive to thumps...
Current UL windshirts and breathability: are there other options and layering techniques?
"What if mfgers have done their own testing, have come to different conclusions than the BPL consensus, and actually don't believe that high CFM windshirts are a worthy product? That they don't...
