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WM Alpinlite or Megalite as 3 season bag for warm sleeper?
I'll say it before you do - "Yet another sleeping bag question, how original." I've searched through the forums on similar topics, but can't find a definitive answer. A visit to my...
does your down sleeping bag have continuous baffles?
If yes, do you ever move the down from top to bottom or bottom to top to adjust the bag for anticipated temperatures? How important is/was this feature when using/buying the bag?...
What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
So, my normal car camping bag is a mummy bag that is rated for -0 degree weather. It has a lot of loft, and packs up pretty large, but is comfy and...
Katabatic Sawatch 15 Quilt and Crestone Hood Review
Hi Al We are most definitely singing the same tune about insulating the head. Cheers I've had a couple of PM's asking me about my experience using the Sawatch as a side...
Synthetic Quilt Temperature Rating Question
I have some materials on-hand and I'm considering using them to make a synthetic quilt. Before I start construction, I have a few questions: 1.) Which temperature rating do you think is...
Sleeping systems stupid questions
Background: I am still in my transition to the light side. I have come from a 65 lb pack to a 25 lb pack. (7 day trip). I am not an expert,...
Your Opinion Who Makes the best UL quilt?
Just wondering your opinion on who makes the best UL quilt for the money, and 3 season temp rating? For the money, I'd say that the standard Ray-way synthetic quilts are far...
How do you cowboy camp?
I find I usually prefer to cowboy camp if at all possible. The lazy side of me enjoys not setting up a shelter, and where/when I backpack, precipitation is usually minimal. My...
Sleep system upgrade: down vs synthetic
Hi all. I'm new to the site and excited to be a member of the community. I am interested in moving to a lighter weight sleeping system. I have a lot of...
Advice for prolonged cold/wet/windy conditions - above and below treeline
Personally id be fine with a 40F bag and an additional 40-50F synth quilt if the temps stayed mostly above freezing even in continuous rain test it out in the backyard rain...
Emergency shelter with lower extremity injury
I've been trying to find a combo that keeps to lightweight and minimalist mentality. This would be for daytrips where one does not have the usual full backpacking load (although you XULers...
My Daughter's First Overnight Backpack
I've been wanting to take my daughter (two years old) on her first overnight backpacking trip, but I've been a little put off by the idea of carrying gear for two while...
I don't get UL bivy
I can't figure out why you would wrap an UL bivy around a UL bag/quilt. What I've seen of UL bivies have momentum or pertex for the top, and that's pretty much...
Unmanageable wetness this weekend
This past weekend, while sleeping in a water resistant bivy under a pyramid tarp, I got wet. VERY wet. It was raining with temps around 2C and 100% humidity for over 8...
Sierra Sniveler: shivering and sniveling
I am sleeping in a Sierra Sniveler inside an Equinox bivy. When the temps drop into the low 40's, I awake cold, and discover that the down at the middle of the...
Tahoe Rim Trail
July 2nd 2009 to July 10th 2009. 9 Days, 165 Official Trail Miles, 3 Miles Through Towns, and 174 Total Miles after taking a wrong turn. Traveling Clockwise around Lake Tahoe from...
AT Gear Reviews
All these PCT guys reviewing their gear got me motivated to represent the east coast. Here are my reviews of the gear I used on a very soggy AT thru hike this...
AT Gear Reviews
All these PCT guys reviewing their gear got me motivated to represent the east coast. Here are my reviews of the gear I used on a very soggy AT thru hike this...
AT Gear Reviews
All these PCT guys reviewing their gear got me motivated to represent the east coast. Here are my reviews of the gear I used on a very soggy AT thru hike this...
Thermarest Neo-Air
I purchased a Regular (72") Neo-Air mattress from REI in April of '09. In backyard "camp" testing at 40 F I found it to be definitely more comfortable than either my lightweight...
