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By The Numbers Quickie: Hoodwinked
Objective: This analysis was conducted to help decide which hood to use in conjunction with my new quilt. Background: Problem: When sleeping in a tent, I often get tangled in the hood...
What is happening in the SUL world?
Ah, but you're commenting in the wrong thread then, Roger. Â The enjoyment comes in many forms. I'm not about to go out and buy a bunch of lighter replacement gear simply for...
Hammock vs. tent
I plan on hiking, starting in April, on the AT. Â I have a Big Agnes, semi free standing, tent. Â Have been reading up on hammocks thinking that is the way to go...
Cost and Fill Power
So as a devotee of the lightweight/ultralight mindset who is also the sole financial support for a wife and 3 kids (with another 1 dropping by as needed to do laundry, get...
Sleeping bag recommendations?
I'm fairly new to the backpacking world and am trying to modify my current gear list to reduce weight and conserve space. Although it's not the lightest pack around, I'm pretty happy...
I don't sleep well when camping...
I have had enough of not sleeping well. I have tried various pads, most recently a Z-Lite and a custom Kookabay insulated pad. I can never get comfortable on the ground. I...
Challenging weather- how would you handle this situation?
Dave, I appreciate your suggestions, and even more importantly, the manner in which they were offered. Thanks Greg, I suspect you and I have very similar styles. Thank you for the comments....
Hilleberg Tent thread
I have my (snow and) sand stakes packed. I was planning to take my Allak, but I switched to the Nammatj in case there's extended periods stuck inside. The irony of this...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
"I'm not convinced Ryan knows enough about business to slam those who serve up the goods year, after year, after year." Maybe not the gear business, but check out his rates for...
2012 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic gear list
It's in my profile, maan. The 2012 course is in the SE Chugach, from Thompson Pass to McCarthy. My list from this year, in the central Alaska Range, can be found in...
Roan Mountain in March
I want to go backpack from Carvers Gap next weekend, is it going to be too early to go hike up there? I have never been, but the park said it would...
2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto
Companion thread to:2006 Unconventional Sleep Systems Manifesto "The HOOD, yes, HOOD, goes over my head." Sounds claustrophic to me. Also, what about capturing all the water that you exhale all night long?...
Enigma quilt system
It's always fun talking to Tim Marshall about quilts. I was testing a pre-production model of his Enigma and chatting with him about it, my thoughts, how it had performed for me,...
What quilt ?
I am looking for a quilt to handle temps down to mid 20s it will be paried with a katabatic bristlecone bivy light weight base layers a montbell ul down inner parka...
When you forget something
I'm a ridiculous over-planner, and often pack a week ahead of time, so that I'm not frantically doing things last minute. So I did that a week ago, in prep for a...
We have the next cuben fiber and it's amazing!
I'm not sure the Nano line has been replaced by the Escapist. They appear to be a completely a different product line. For one the Nano is pyramid shaped not A frame shaped. Glad...
Thread Loops on top of fabric when sewing in reverse and at low speeds
Hello all, I am new to sewing and making my own gear. Working on a quilt for my dog right now -he's short haired and a wimp. When I was sewing the...
New to the bivy world. Looking for advice and tips!
Greeting BPLers, I’ve decided to give bivy sacks a try and have narrowed my choices down to MLD Superlight, Katabatic Bristlecone, and Borah Gear’s bivy. I have several products from MLD and...
Re-thinking the Big 3....
Some people are always working to get to a certain base weight. Maybe sub 15lbs, 10lbs or 5lbs. With a little money and skill, sub 5lbs can be easy. I have done...
Zion Traverse - Zion National Park - Utah
https://youtu.be/GuyAjIDWdEk?si=7lZwYLiyl3wlpWtD Country United States State Utah Area Zion National Park Trip Month (10) - October Report / Notes We traveled the “Zion Traverse” from LEE PASS, in the far Northwest corner of...
