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WM Sleeping Bag – Which One?
I've finally decided to pull the trigger on a Western Mountaineering sleeping bag. This will be my first sleeping bag as I'm a newbie to overnights. I'm specifically looking for a sleeping...
Making a bivy sack
It seems to me that sewing a bivy sack ought to be just about the worlds most simple and basic MYOG sewing project. (Difficulty depending on whether you want a zipper, or...
Kids Bag
Any good sources out there for a decent kids bag? My 7 year old is eager to start doing some of "Papa's" trips, but the lightest stuff out there weighs more than...
Can you suffocate in a sleeping bag?
This might be a dumb question, but can you suffocate in a sleeping bag? I was in my marmot helium this weekend and wanted to completely cinch down the head hole so...
Custom Nunatak Quilt or Bag? Need Advice
I've searched the fourms and read the reviews on the Nunatak quilts. I'm looking to try and lighten up my 3 season sleep system. I always carry a synthetic insulating jacket, MB...
Thinking quilt
I have a Golite feather that weighs in at 29oz for a 20degree bag. I am thinking I am ready to try a quilt for colder weather to help cut weight and...
Best one pound sleeping bag?
I'd be interested in what you end up with, Dave, as that seems like a very specific combination of gear. I get the idea of using an elephant foot and heavy parka...
When I first started backpacking………
After reading “Getting 2 Friends Outside of Their Comfort Zone”, it got me thinking about the flip side: my first backpacking trips. While many of us have a significant number of miles...
Quilts, pads and side sleepers
Hello, I am thinking maybe I am doing something wrong. I see all of these quilts have cords and straps to keep them on a pad. Being a side sleepers and someone...
Which One of These Quilts Would You Recommend?
Location: Sierras, 8-12k altitude, temperature range 20 - 40 degrees, 7 days, I run cold, will be sleeping on an Xtherm, using a tarp, expect to sleep in my down puffy and...
Cold rainy hike, symptoms of early hypothermia, word of caution
Roughly a month ago a buddy and I wanted to do a quick backpack to some shelters on the Oregon Coast. We scrapped a snow camping trip due to a warm-up into...
2015 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Holland Lake to Swift Reservoir, starting May 23rd at 0800 MDT. http://bedrockandparadox.com/bob-marshall-wilderness-open/ For those who have participated in the past or been following along: this should be a fairly tough course with...
Replacing my gears
Hello, I am a classical backpacker. I mean with regular tent, sleeping pad, mummy shape sleeping bag.... etc etc. After reading for a while, I became interested in the philosophy of backpacking...
Hooded vs. hoodless puffies
My next significant gear purchase is going to be a down puffy jacket. Current synthetic one weights 20 oz. Deliberating on hooded or not. If not, i would get a separate hood...
TENT, SLEEPING BAG AND STOVE SUGGESTIONS.
I see you are starting in Mexico, going through Central America, and then to South America. I would definitely start with 3 season or warmer gear. Even the highest mountains of central...
Balancing vanity, utility, and economy
Today I find myself again considering a question that has bugged me ever since I got into backpacking (only 7-8 years ago). There are some items for backpacking that we buy that...
helping girlfriend reduce weight - personal fears
last July a friend who would later become my girlfriend told me she wanted to become an avid backpacker. i offered to go on an easy out and back on the AT...
Sleep comfort: Neoair Alternative?
Let me preface this by saying I only have the Neoair Xtherm (in large), and I've never been a huge fan of inflatables. Just got back from a trip where I tried...
I didn't make UL weight, but I'm still excited
I've been buying a lot of gear to put a light backpacking gear kit together. My perception of backpacking had always been that very heavy gear was required - gear that I...
Experiences with the 2013 Enlightened Equipment pad attachment system?
Jim, +1, except I don't use a bivy. Tim asked me for an honest evaluation of his new strap system, and I told him I think it's a brilliant design, and likely...
