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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...
Lost Contax T3 - suggestions for new camera
Hi all I'm hoping for some suggestions: I was in Tokyo last week and managed to leave my camera - a Contax T3 with data back and full case (which was a...
Flu?
Anyone get it yet? I rarely get sick but had to cancel my hike this weekend because I have been feeling so bad the past couple of weeks. It is almost gone...
Hybrid Cuben Fiber - Nylon Fabric
I just noticed Zpacks is now selling the fabric used in their Exo backpacks - the 2.92 oz/sqyrd Hybrid Cuben Fiber - Nylon fabric. $39 per linear yard, and available in black...
Advice on Women's Mountaineering Boots
Hi everyone, I am just getting into the sport here in New Zealand and I am trying to find out which boots to buy. I have narrowed down my list to a...
