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bug juice
Question: Is there such a thing as an effective mosquito repellant that does not use DEET, Permethrin or the other toxic/hazardous chemicals??? The smell of DEET gives me migraines... and Permethrin and...
Tyvek vs 2mil painters tarp
I don't have convenient access to tyvek to compare but can some comment on the pros and cons of these products as a ground sheet? Thanks. My suggestion is neither. Get some...
Gear reviews and comparisons' online websites
Which ones are reliable websites for gear reviews and comparisons (a part from this one), please? Hi Alexandra, Here's my not so sophisticated process. For gear from the cottage industry, I rely...
The Alcohol Stove “Efficiency Percentage” Test Thread
"If someone can develop a good attachment method for fins on a Foster's can..." See my blurry picture at bottom of page 3. Have wire on the outside of the fins applying...
size of grid in waffle fleece
I'd like to make myself a regulator fleece vest. I'm looking at some fleece samples from Seattle Fabrics. All fabrics are polyester, but some have larger squares (5 mm) and some have...
Help Us Design the Ultimate UltraLight Pack
I think that's the right decision - I just made a pack with VX-21 and it's pretty darn strong - the 42 must be awesome. Eventually I'd like to rebuild my bikepacking...
Best single piece of advice for new UL backpackers? Particularly women?
>"Don't tell strangers you are hiking alone" I was hiking Resurrection Trail south from Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula and a woman was heading out. I smile, say, "Hi!" and she...
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...
New REI Quarter Dome Tents
First of all, the poor guy asked about the new REI Quarter Dome but the conversation changed to the newly introduced Dash 2. Can’t help on the new QD, although I’ve had...
new SMD packs
I did not mean to say different as in different/new, but rather different for SMD (or any other retailer). You make the same point I was trying to make, this pack is...
Recommendations for a winter backpacking jacket.
I'm trying to figure out what to buy for a backpacking jacket and winter use but I can't figure out what to purchase. It's unclear how to compare jackets (without physically having...
When to carry/wear a Short Sleeve shirt?
Is there any good reason to carry or wear a short sleeve shirt, whether knit or woven or base? Or is a long sleeve shirt usually a better choice? When you are...
Accurately Estimating Wind Speed
Every time I watch this guy's video I get a kick out of it. The maximum wind speed is 47 mph and at 1:56 the tent almost deflects. Pretty impressive, but it...
Is there any room for a windproof fleece?
Are windproof fleeces purely for casual wear and tricking consumers? There's no place for them in an ultralight backpacker's kit, is there? I'm trying to think of a place where I'd take...
Lightest Neoshell Jacket and Pants on the market.
Folks, Anyone have any idea what are the lightest Neoshell Jacket and Pants on the market at the moment? Cheers, Stephen I don't know the answer, but my Westcomb Shift hooded full...
Synthetic Vest w/ 60g/m2 Primaloft One or similar: Best Option?
I'm looking to potentially add this piece of gear for really cold active days, or even just for hanging around in when it gets down towards 40ish. Budget would be about $60-$100,...
Skyline to Sea Help
I was starting the process of planning a few trips for next year and I was looking into the Skyline to Sea Trail. I was looking for some input here if anyone...
Ice Axe Shaft Only?
So, I'm looking for an ice axe substitute. I'm looking for something that I can easily carry and will allow me to perform a self belay. I basically want an ice axe...
Gear to protect against THE most deadly backcountry beastie...
I was reading a copy of Backpacking mag today; it had an article of the number of people killed each year by type of animal or insect (in the US? North America?)....
California Rim Fire is getting BIG!
105,000 acres bured already. Just wanted to start the topic to what everyone thinks. We were up at our cabin near Twain Harte this week, and came down early today because the...
