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Sun hoodies, hiking tights, and hot weather
On my recent Tahoe Rim Trail hike, I saw so many people in long pants and long shirts, or hoodies and tight hiking "tights." I would have sweltered and passed out in...
Free standing, 2P, dual wall, sold inner tent - does it exist?
Hi there, I usually hike alone and have my DCF tents. However, sometimes I'm with my girlfriend and I have a SMD Haven. It's an awesome tent and it's cheap (since I...
Ex-Officio Give-N-Go Briefs Review
Companion forum thread to:Ex-Officio Give-N-Go Briefs Review While I'm not in the market for men's underwear :-), I switched to Ex-Officio women's underpants a couple of years ago--for full-time wear, not just...
March-Henry Coe
David, Well, good news is that I took 229 photos on the trip. Bad news is that I have to sort and edit them and post them up. Plus, the fact that...
feedback on UL list for Fall in GA/NC mountains
Looking for some feedback on this list. I am assuming daytime temps warm enough to hike in shirt and shorts, but need pants and a fleece if they dip too low. I...
Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes
Companion forum thread to:Lyme Disease: Challenging Old Stereotypes Scary stuff. A girl I went to high school had undiagnosed lyme. Led to several problems, including a heart attack (according to her). Still...
Alpine Touring Pack Recommendations
Looking for recommendations for a ski-touring pack. Requirements are below. So far my research has led me to the Ortovox Peak 45 which I've handled in person and seems to fit the...
Permethrin treated net skirt of a tarp
Surely I am not the first person to hatch this idea. Have any other hikers used permethrin to add additional bug protection to a tarp with a net skirt? And how well...
Suggestions for Bay Area in early April
Hi everyone, I'm going to be in the Bay Area on business in early April and am considering hanging around for three or four days to do some backpacking. Any suggestions for...
Solo Wilderness Security
[..] >Remember that he was stabbed by his own people. Ghandi was shot 3 times in the chest by Nathuram Godse. An extremest. John Lennon was shot 4 times in the back...
Dogs & Mosquitos
How vulnerable are dogs to mosquitos? I’ve thought about bringing my Cattledog to the Sierras with me in July. There’s no way a mosquito could bite her through the thick coat that...
I don't get why people use bug bivies.
I don't get bug bivies. If my face is getting attacked by bugs, I just flip my sleeping bag upside and let the hood cover my face. If it's warm enough for...
Lost Creek Wilderness - Windy Peak 23 Mile Loop
I have been desperate to get out if even for a short loop and was finally able break away from work to take some time yesterday and today. The link below is...
When to carry/wear a Short Sleeve shirt?
I always wore a short sleeve shirt while hiking in the Appalachians in the summertime. I'll echo what others have said above that short sleeves are best for warm and humid climates...
Canister failure: has this happened to you?
BTW, a leaking canister that encounters an ignition source that ignites the leaking fuel CANNOT explode simply from the fuel igniting. The canister HAS to heat up an build enough pressure in...
Thoughts on tent before I pull the trigger
. It's heavier and probably more tent than you are looking for, but the MSR CR2 would be a good size and probably could get your employee deal on one. I'm not...
Hot Weather/High Humidity Hiking Pants
Hi All, I ran multiple searches and read through what I believe to be every thread on this topic. The reason I am still in need of answers is that many of...
Floorless Ridgeline Suspended Bugnet
I'm looking for simple bugnetting to be used with a tarp. Specifically, I'm looking for a large floorless net that can be suspended by the ridgeline or the tarp ties out. I...
Flame "Orange" Wars
A Pennsylvania forest is very different visually from the moor. The line of sight isn't very long regardless of color. I don't have an orange tarp, but I'm not going to argue...
Boreas tents.
Trava 1P, $330, 50"x88", 2 doors, 3.6lbTiago 2P $380, 53"x88", 2 doors, 4.6lb Sexy as hell during a photoshoot, granted. You get yourself one of these and a Porter and a Shift...
