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Tarp/Tent materials... Is poly just too heavy?
Hi All, Perhaps this should be in MYOG but I thought I'd ask it here because I'm looking at commercial products with this question. I own three shelters, a family (car-camping) tent,...
Stretch Zion but lighter?
I love, love, love Prana Stretch Zion pants and shorts but they are too warm. I'm wondering if anyone else here has found something similar in a lighter weight. Here's what I...
REI Dividend and 20 % off sale ?
Next week ?? Week after ?? Any insiders with the scoop ? ( itching to spend my dividend $ ) Thanks Dividend very often shows up near Pi day. Member appreciation event...
UL at -20F?
What do you all think? Just got back from New Hampshire's Mt. Washington two day hike. Temps hit -15F, I was pretty toasty in the bag. Alcohol stove/Sidewinder lit well and boiled...
Cutting it too light
In the original spirit of another thread gone astray........ Most of us have been able to shed weight without sacrificing safety but I also suspect many of us have taken it too...
Trail Work Thread
I wanted to get a thread going and see if there are any other Trail Workers on the forum. I thought it could be fun to swap stories, ideas, share photos of...
Transitioning to winter hiking (long, sorry)
Getting ready to take the plunge on winter backpacking, but I've still got a lot to sort out to get my 3 season setup more prepared for winter. I'll be backpacking in...
New Garmin epix
I saw this mentioned at CES 2015. Garmin link: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/epix-/prod146065.html A GPS watch with base mapping... finally! Price is not awesome (but I still want one!). Screen's too small. You'll shoot your...
A new Silnylon available - 1.05oz/yd
In case there is any interest by you MYOG'ers out there, a new Silnylon is on the market. Looks similar in weight to the SilArgon which has been out of stock forever....
Recommendations for external battery capacity for two on the PCT?
I'm new to external batteries and I'm trying to get my wife and I's electronics kit finalized for our upcoming PCT thru hike in 2015. So far, here are all the USB...
Moving to UK: I will take all the advice you can spare
Well, BPL, on December 15th I'm off to London to start a happy new chapter of life with a lovely young lady, and a wet windy new chapter of my backpacking travails....
Cleaning silnylon tent (TarpTent Notch)
Hi all, Recently got back from a 4 day trip backpacking in the Grand Canyon (great trip!). I used my TarpTent Notch and my 2 friends used a REI QuarterDome 1 and...
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...
Boundary Waters trip
hey all! I am in the initial stages of planning a Boundary Waters canoe trip for me and some friends next summer. I was wondering if anyone on here has some resources,...
Elemental Horizons Kalais
An overview of the Elemental Horizons Kalais pack. In spending months researching for a new pack I knew I wanted to give a cottage company my business as I absolutely believe in...
Backpack. down Jacket.
I am looking for a new backpack. I came across so many choices. I tried to narrow down my search, and came up with these: 1- Jam 70L Pack , almost $130.,...
Ice Axe Question
My brother bought me an awesome Camp Ice Axe but thinks he picked one a bit on the long side. He was suggesting we send it back and get one 5 cm...
lose w8 now, ask dale how
In another thread, I mentioned selling clothing that no longer fits due to weight loss, Brian H asked "whats your w8 loss solution Dale?" A year ago June I had a physical...
REI return policy
I just returned from the closest REI to my home. I have been a member for about 40 years, and have returned something only one time before, when it had failed. Today,...
How gross is it to you when people put their fingers in their...
I find dental hygiene very important in life, and I am also aware of the filth that our hands meet in the backcountry. As we all shave grams off our packs, what...
