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Sleeping bag advice needed
I'm looking for a sleeping bag to use in August/September in the Rockies in Alberta. The temps lower down are not too bad, maybe 45F, but higher up on the mountain it's...
Down filler bags - full body, or half-body pied d'éléphant?
Good lord. Quilts introduce problems with leakage of cold/warm air. New quilt designs attempt to solve this issue with various straps followed by other elaborate systems. Meanwhile the weight of quilts keep...
World's most comfortable, lightest, warmest, and adaptable CCF pad?
... N.E. post This is a very rough draft concept. At some point, I'm going to have my spouse, who is a shade under 5' 10" lay down on a foam pad,...
Tent Warmth Survey
When selecting and/or making a tent, warmth is a big consideration for me. It is seldom talked about here and most 3 season tents these days come with only netting for the...
Klymit Inertia X Frame
This is a preliminary review that will be updated later this spring/summer when I get more experience with the sleeping pad outdoors. I will post what I know so far in order...
Extreme Light Gear List… Try to make even lighter!
Gear- for an overnight, summer outing in the southeast (REVISED!!!) •Gossamer gear G6 Whisper (3.7 oz) • Nanoseeum mesh kitchen bag- homemade (.2 oz) •Granite gear airbag #4- bag (.69 oz) •Dancing...
Transition from Traditional to Ultralight
I just recently moved from Brooklyn to Boulder, and much of my gear predates my life in Brooklyn (where I only went backpacking occasionally), so much of it is 15 years old...
Updated SUL Clothing 40F
Alright, so I have roughly 20 or so ounces to give to clothing, although I ideally would still want to keep it at less than 15 oz to give more flexibility to...
Katabatic Sawatch
Just wanted to post my initial review of the Katabatic Sawatch that I received yesterday. For those that like to turn to the last page and see the lower right hand corner...
What do you sleep on?
What is under your sleeping Bag? I have evolved into a Big Agnes air mattress, a tent floor and a ground sheet. I have not found a more comfortable mattress as the...
Sleeping Bag Liners and Quilts: Convective Heat Loss, Draft Control, and Practical Benefits
Companion forum thread to: Sleeping Bag Liners and Quilts: Convective Heat Loss, Draft Control, and Practical Benefits Sleeping bag liners are often sold as warmth boosters, but their real value in quilt-based...
Quilt Design Help & Validation Needed
I've been stalking the MYOG posts for quite a while now, and am finally getting ready to sew my first quilt. Â I have some questions, and would like to validate the plan...
Quilt vs. Bag for winter use let the debate begin
I am a quilt convert for 3 season use but use a mummy bag for winter, I find it to hard to keep the quilt tucked all night long and any draft...
Boosting thermal insulation of airmats with a CCF; is position important? Why?
I’ll try to explain myself. I’m getting older and a simple CCF just doesn’t do the trick anymore. So I bought, a few years ago, a BMW TorsoLite and use this ON...
What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
Yearning for a good nights rest in the back country, I've been pondering options lately. Been using a mummy bag but am curious if a bag like the Katabatic Sawatch combined with...
a bit too light
sad .... a bit of a warning on neglecting essential gear .... not everyone is survivorman http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209941/-1/squamish/no-sign-of-missing-hiker-as-rescuers-cover-entire-boise-trail No sign of missing hiker as rescuers cover entire Boise trail Friends post plea for...
Building Your Gear from Day One #2 – Sleep Bag
I'm in the process of examing / replacing every piece of gear I own and I need a TON of input. I'm approaching this with an eye towards counting every single ounce...
Gear List Project: FEEDBACK Appeciated!
Hiya! I've learned a ton from all of the generous peeps on the site who have given their time in answering questions and engaging each other on BPL. Taking that knowledge and...
Are you new here?
Hi! Welcome to Backpackinglight.com. You'll find a wealth of information on this site, from technical articles and reviews to member trip reports to how-tos to tips and tricks. You'll also find some...
No Sniv + MB UL jkt – good to 20F?
Just looking at the Montbell sale, it's hard not to jump at some items I've been considering. I just bought a JRB No Sniveller (was considering a Summerlite, but found the JRB...
