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EE now offering 7d
Enlightened Equipment is now offering a 7d fabric option for their apparel and quilts! Looks like there are three different 7d color options located after the 20d options. Might have to pull...
Tarp perimeter sewing advice... please!
This time I'm doing a tarp with 20d sil/pu nylon and I'm finding it a little tricky do deal with. Problem is that after sewing 2 perimeter lines the fabric wants to scrunch...
Publisher's Gear Guide: My Personal Lightweight Backpacking Gear Recommendations
Companion forum thread to: Publisher's Gear Guide: My Personal Lightweight Backpacking Gear Recommendations A summary of gear that I’ve used in 2017, and enthusiastically recommend for lightweight backpackers this holiday season. Ryan,...
3-Season List - Just shy of 17lb base, help!
Where did I go wrong? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-IUm9HMK9q-elkttjOIkM45Eevs4MEHQBAzWpjiy6ek/edit#gid=0 Too much clothes. Lots of water containers and cookware. Just a solo list? Toiletries a bit heavy too. I was thinking about putting a 1.5L Bladder...
3-season gear list review
https://lighterpack.com/r/65yh3q Current kit. Â Not winter. Â But cool mountains yes, or 3-season. Â It's been a while since I've gotten feedback on this. Â Seems I should be able to do better. This list doesn't...
Beginner Backpacker needing assist: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Rainier, Enchantments
Hi there! My girlfriend and I are going on a bunch of different trips this coming fall and we are fairly new to the UL backpacking (she’s completely new to backpacking), though...
Beginner Backpacker needing assist: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Rainier, Enchantments
Hi there! My girlfriend and I are going on a bunch of different trips this coming fall and we are fairly new to the UL backpacking (she's completely new to backpacking), though...
Walks of a Lifetime--book review
<div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div>Full disclosure:Â A very nice PR person sent us a copy of this book to review, and we promised that...
Worried about my hiking speed
First off, let me just say thank everyone that helped me out in a thread a couple of months ago after my first trip. I upgraded two big pieces of gear so...
Zpacks-Fast order processing, very slow shipping partners
Ordered a Duplex two weeks ago almost now, sent by FedEx, they hand off to USPS once in CA, should have my Duplex in another couple days. Â Been all over N Kalifornia....
A good alternative to WPB gear for ACTIVE backpacking
I believe there is a difference in the Patagonia Level 4 Gen II and Gen III with the former having a higher HH and the latter having a higher CFM. I know...
Just get your friggin' shoes wet.
True. I'm sure such rules would be discussed in advance, and that's when I would make my exit with no hard feelings. In reality, I probably would never be in that situation...
Lightest bedroom down pillow
After years of trying to find the lightest and most comfortable pillow and trying literally hundreds of backpacking pillow I'm back to square one - using a regular home down pillow. What's...
Ultralight Zip-Off Winter Shorts?
Question: Anyone know of some ultralight shorts appropriate for winter conditions that can zip off instead of pulling down over the feet? Background: In winter I generally wear insulated tights with overboots...
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...
How would you give a presentation on UL Backpacking?
Our local community college has a diverse array of topics presented throughout the year.  There are book authors (including BPLer Erin McKittrick) introducing their book, people giving trip reports of wilderness or overseas...
Thoughts on the Bearikade Weekender Vs Scout for JMT Hike?
I spent some time looking at the JMT map and campsites, but I'm having trouble lining up all the resupply points and was hoping to get some advice on my bear barrel....
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...
How do you manage moisture transfer in an integral pitch double wall tent?
I have a couple double wall tents that can be pitched all at once with the inner and outer attached (Stratospire 2 and Unna.) Since I have no experience in either of...
Little mountain lions
I've already named the little buggers. The one in front is Nick, he's got a bit of 'every cub for itself' vibe going. The carefree one hopping on the log, that's Peter...
