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RailRiders Eco-Mesh shirt…
I have a RR Eco-Mesh shirt on the way via UPS. Before I open and use a $70 shirt (the total with 3 day shipping) I was just wondering if anyone here...
Give me your opinions in my shelter
Hello UL backpackers, I came to you today for some opinions, anything is appreciate it, about my shelter for a future Appalachian Trail Thru hike. Some background information about my trip: *I...
Down Bag and Bivvy
Can someone point out the benefits of a bivy? (Other than using them as originally intended emergency shelter/sleep systems.) Here are a couple of issues I have with a bivy vs just...
Mountain Laurel Design gear smell like cigarettes?
Hi guys, been reading the forum a lot the past and have gotten some great gear advice. I just received a MLD bivy (after a 9 week wait unfortunately), and the thing...
Montbell Merino T-Shirt?
Hello Everyone, I am new to posting, but I am a long time lurker. I currently am trying to get some better overall gear for hiking and I am right now trying...
bugs
i am working on planning a 3 week trip, to Greenland next summer. including maybe the Kangerlussuaq - Sisimiut hike. we have to plan those holidays in advance and i am hesitating...
The Bugforce Scale
Those who are sailors will be acquainted with the Beaufort Scale, which is used to grade the force of winds at sea. A force ten gale is something fierce, and the scale...
My 3 Season List, Would Appreciate Any Advice.
Here is my 3 season list: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=8104 I would love any advice because I am trying to go as light as I can, so I am looking for any redundancies. Also, some...
Recommended 1-2 night hike in the Big Sur area
I'm debating doing an overnight hike this weekend in the Big Sur area (I'm coming from the south - so anything from San Simeon to Carmel is fine). I'm craving a hike...
Shelter recommendation for PCT south end...
My wife and I will be hiking a short PCT section north from Campo to Warner Springs in late April but we are still debating our shelter choice. We will either be...
Initial impressions of the Arc'teryx Ceres
I just got the Arc'teryx Ceres in the mail today and it happened to be 21 F with windchill bringing it down to 4 F. I'm just going to post my initial...
Henry Coe from Hunting Hollow
I am going to be heading out to Henry Coe this weekend, but, I wont be arriving until early evening Friday. Can anyone recommend a good spot to set up camp within...
Adventure Hiking Trail (IN)
TRIP VIDEO (33 min) It had been a year since I had taken my boys, 5 year old Samuel and 14 year old Sydney, out on a trip so once again we...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
Ken H Ken T Kevin Smith +2 Jack Elliot +1 Mark Verber Tony Wong (official photographer) Cary Bertoncini +2 Jay Wilkerson Ryan Teale David Lutz +1 Kat Pierini +1 Ryan Krause Lisa...
Isle Royale
What started out as a five day, four night trip ended up being an overnight backpacking trip and three nights in a shelter because of heavy rain. I was there with my...
Ray-way shell pants
I made a pair of Ray-way shell pants. I made their largest size, 2XL. I'm short, have fat thighs, and want to be able to wear them over cargo shorts if need-be....
4 Season Ultra Light Extreme Weather Shelter System
t20 - OK for moderate weather. Only 2 poles, so a bit weak against side-winds. Low back end (80 cm) so you can't sit back there. Pity. Just a little more headroom...
Florida Trail in Dec/Jan- advice sought on both gear and logistics
So, here's the setup. My girlfriend and I would like to go somewhere warm during her winter break from school. She's inexperienced with backpacking but capable and very interested. I've been delving...
Not a bug bivy, but almost
I just wanted to share (i.e. boast about) my most recent MYOG success - a minimalist bug shelter for SUL travel. I have the Gossamer Gear bug net that drapes over your...
perimeter netting vs bug bivy
debating here- perimeter netting offers some weight savings (and probably some simplicity), but means that w/ a pyramid everything is closed up if you need bug protection- no views, less ventilation bug...
