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beaked tarps: a reasonable solution for muliple environments?
Yes - the anti-Mountain Laurel Designs approach. He was upfront with me and spent the time to go over specifics or tweaks. I do not have a problem with his policy. If...
Best bang for the buck solo shelter
Re: "I am dying to try the MLD Trailstar." It's not the cheapest, but i certainly like the design of this shelter. The flexibility makes it a true all terrain shelter. When...
Getting an accurate temperature reading.
I was going to add this to an existing thread on thermometers I've read in the past but I can't find a search feature at the moment to find that thread. Why...
Sawtooths ID update
Just a quick note for anyone interested in going to the Sawtooths, Idaho. All passes are still snow covered but easily negotiable . No post holing or difficult traverses. No ice ax required....
Shelter for Hawaii - how bug proof
Going to be doing some wwoofing in Hawaii pretty soon. Some of the places offer tent sites and I wanna be prepared to be minimally comfortable. I know there's a huge variety...
Connecting the Condor Trail to the PCT
I just did a 12 day hike connecting part of the Condor Trail to the PCT. I made videos. Here is a link to the playlist. The Condor Trail is a backpacking/hiking...
Klymit Motion 35 Pack -- big flaw
So I just got a Klymit Motion 35 pack, size S/M. I was very excited because it's got a bit more room than my Osprey Hornet 32 (30L) which should make it...
Black Flies - North East - Where is there NOT a blackfly problem in May?
So it looks like I've been talked out of my Adirondak trip due to black flies. So, where can I go? I live in Philly and plan on doing 3 days in...
Water Bottles, Containers and Filters
Our crew of 8 is going on trek 12-11 mid June this summer. It's our first time to Philmont but our troop goes backpacking 3-4 times per year and we have a...
The COVID 19 outbreak. Does it mean MORE backpacking this year?
"because honestly I don’t believe anybody really knew or could have known what was coming" A lot of people did know what was coming, and have been sounding the alarm for years....
Wildlife Presentation
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and are looking for something to do this Saturday April 29th....I am doing my wildlife presentation at 7 pm at Costanoa Lodge, on...
Ishi Wilderness?
Has anyone been to the Ishi Wilderness? I'm thinking about driving to black rock campground and heading out from there next week. That camp is in the center of the wilderness so...
1st post plus Tentative Gear List
Hey all! I am a long time lurker and someone who has dreamed of backpacking for a long time. Now that I am out of a relationship and getting on my own...
Restore DWR on Goretex jacket?
Looking for suggestions here for a used goretex jacket. After hi hopes, it let water in after about 5 minutes in the shower. The seam at the collar is missing, not likely...
Solo Tent Feedback Request
I always look for weather protection first. Second is bug protection, if needed. It doesn't matter to me if that is with a tent or tarp, it's whatever the lightest option is...
SpinnTwinn and bivy?
Looking to purchase a GG SpinnTwinn as soon as they come back in stock. I'd like to pick up some bug protection also, and a bivy seems the lightest option. I've narrowed...
Permethrin long term technique
Do you know the patent number? Maybe this? The difference between a patent and a trade secret is that a patent is good for 20 years while a trade secret is good...
Two Days to hike in Big Sur 12/26, 12/27
Hey Folks, I will have two days (12/26 and 12/27) to hike in Big Sur later this week. I'm travelling from the east coast and am not looking to schlep gear for...
MLD Speedmid?
I'm ready to make the switch from a double wall bomber tent to something simpler and lighter. I've been thinking a double rainbow for some time - but the MLD tarps with...
Heater and shelter for a climbing route
I am a Via Ferrata guide near Zion N Park. I am looking for a fairly light butane or isobutane canister heater that will provide a few hours of heat, and (a...
