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Fabric suggestions for slightly unusual shelter project - please :-)
Hi everyone, for my next project, essentially a cross between a tarp and a Kifaru Sawtooth which can be pitched like a normal open A-frame tarp and also as a fully enclosed...
First time I weighed my 3 season clothing worn
I am pretty much done with tinkering around with my spring/fall base weight gear lists and I am very happy with them. For rain or high chance of rain, my base is...
Product Ideas and Feedback Wanted
Good point, but why would Steve discontinue the PG pads with the 1/8" thickness but keep selling the PF pads with the 1/2" thickness.. Any thoughts on this Steve? Thanks, Lawson If...
Brooks Pure Grit- A quick look.
Runningwarehouse.com (*2-day free shipping, Inov8 are usually in stock) Zombierunner.com (*typically carry Inov8, great customer service) @ Chris, I credit my foot shape to genetics, my entire family on my fathers side...
Parents: Are you doing all you can to raise a hiking buddy?
I realize that while I sneak off for solo dayhikes, surf the web for the latest gear, etc., I'm not doing all I can to raise hiking buddies. We car camp a...
Keeping water bottles on your shoulder straps
I was curious to hear what people think about keeping their water bottles attached to their shoulder straps instead of using the side pockets on the pack? I was thinking about carrying...
Mountain Laurel Designs TrailStar Shelter Review
"Any way to add a bug net to this?" Yes. Oookworks in the UK manufactures a Trailstar nest: http://oookworks.com/OookStar.html Ryan, How would you rate the TrailStar against MLD's "Mids"? My Solomid is...
Wind Stress on Cuben
We are in the midst of a comprehensive research project on wind testing of ultralight shelters. One of the things we are looking at is the attachment of guyline tie-out points to...
Warmlite tent quality? How about Hilleberg?
Hi everyone, I finally received my Warmlite 2R tent today. I really have some mixed feeling about its quality now. See the photos. The connections between pole sections are not precise. None...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
Companion forum thread to:Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems Ryan: Thanks for your thoughts and reflections on stagnation of the cottage industry. I've been BPing since the 70's, worked in a BP/X-C ski...
Best Very Warm (<0) Compressible Synthetic Sleeping Bag
Hi all, I am looking for advice on the best very warm (EN comfort rating of 20 or lower) very compressible, synthetic sleeping bag. I would like to spend no more than...
Why do we have to pay for the last Sunny and Balls article?
Just wondering... All 3 of the previous articles were free. What happened? Did the "lets charge for everything but 'most' of the forum" change affect this article series as well? Or was...
Went for a day hike...started 9F, high of 29F, ended 23F. Documenting what worked, what didn't for clothing
Well I hiked Windham Mtn in the Catskills (NY) today, pictures here:Pics I've not been smart enough to record what I've warn and my comfort levels in the past so here goes:...
My Paleo
I usually balance her on my hip... which helps a lot. She's only in the 50th percentile for size and has been since the get-go. The buffet sounds just like my LD...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
torrey your times don't look slow at all to me. what a deal, living in the Park. Can you keep us tuned in regarding the water situation at Cottonwood and the cabin...
Home on the Highway - San Francisco to Ushuaia, Argentina in an 87 4Runner
It has been a while since we have done an update, We ended up spending the past 2 months in Guatemala soaking up the culture, slowing down our pace, and doing some...
Careers working in the great outdoors
Inspired by the "What do you do for a living?" thread, I wonder if anyone would be up for a discussion on careers related to the great outdoors? I am an IT...
for cold and damp?
I am going to revise a post I put up about a week ago and put forth this question. Now I just read that article about hiking in the cold and wet...
Custom Zpacks Zero - Finally Got the Perfect SUL Pack
A couple weeks ago I took delivery of my second Zpacks Zero (I sold the first one to get this one) and I think this one is perfect so I wanted to...
Golite Jam Pad Support
Just picked up a new Jam and had a question about the included pad that is in the sleeve for support. Can I remove it and just use my Ridgerest which I...
