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Summer Backpacking Weight Experiment
This is mostly to amuse myself. Despite snowshoeing every weekend and sleeping outside during every major storm or deep freeze in the northeast, I'm still suffering from cabin fever. I just did...
Custom 20 oz Feathered Friends Vireo with 6"+ loft.
The goal was to have 20 degree bag that weighed 20 oz. Feathered Friends came through, plus some. The loft was totally unexpected...and a nice surprise. It varies from 6.25 near the...
Weight/worth comparison is driving me crazy!!
Just got my REI dividend and it turned out to be $85.00...i'vve decided to get a sleeping bag, its something i really need and i'm quite broke so it just works. i...
Los Padres National Forest; Dick Smith Wilderness
“Sh!t… That’s a lot of wind…” I said to myself as I looked up the weather forecast for the Ventura County mountains where I had planned to do a quick overnight shuttle...
Northville-Placid Trail: From Past to Present
I started backpacking because of a dog. He was a big red dog of questionable descent, what the locals called a “Rock” (mixed breed Rottweiler). I had rescued him off the streets...
JMT: 14 days and 13 nights in nature.
This was a trip report I wrote for myself and am now deciding to share. I did the John Muir Trail start to finish at the end of July and through the...
Long Trail Unsupported Attempt - August 2010
Disclaimer: This trip report is very incomplete, not only because I didn't finish the trip. I didn't bring a camera, and my memory is not that clear after about 3 months. Most...
Planning my lady's introduction to backpacking
Here's a little background. My girl is a total newb at (what most people refer to as) camping. Unfortunately, I'mg beginning to believe that the fact that I enjoy an activity that...
Hammock vs. Tarp/ Bivy vs. Tarptent
Cuben Hammock Thread Bill, are you sure the URL is correct? It refers to itself. waking up multiple times a night is the bane of my existence. however for men this can...
How do I get and stay asleep on the trail?
I've done quite a bit of backpacking. Each time it's an exercise in sleep deprivation. I'm just not able to get to sleep quickly nor stay asleep well. What do you recommend...
You Tell Me…What is the Best Gear Ever???
OK...here is a question that everyone can have input and that will probably - have many correct answers - bring back fond memories - spark heated debated - and maybe provide some...
Loft of WM Summerlite
I just picked up a Summerlite bag off ebay, and I have to say I am not overly impressed with the loft. It seems no better than (or worse than) my 2...
Durability and comfort of Neo Air vs. Big Agnes pads
I am thinking of replacing my beloved BA Insulated Air Core (regular) with a Neo Air (regular). How many of you have gone this route? My main concerns are comfort and durability....
New 2009 Mont-Bell Down Bags
FWIW...I have an early 30° MB UL SS #3 (that is a lot of letters for an abbreviation!)bought late in 2004. I have slept in it down to 22° using an InsuMax...
40% off at Backcountry…
No Problem it's a crazy good deal! Glad to help! I feel a bit cheated now though - I'm broke! ;) . The new code still works for me. I'm in shopping...
Nunatak Arc Alpinist: What Customizations?
Can anyone tell me if you can sleep in different positions (i.e. on your side) without causing too much of a draft? Depends on your body measurements and the clothing you'll be...
Most comfortable CCF pad for side sleeper
I have some back problems. I spend most of the night sleeping on my side. I have been comfortable enough to sleep through the night (not ideal, but it works) with my...
What are your sleeping bag(s) for different temps?
I have been wrestling with this for few months now? And over the past 4 years I have changed many times. I live in the midwest and temps range from -20 deg...
Questions about a MYO bivy
Should I use the same measurements for both the top and bottom pieces? My inclination is to make the top piece somewhat wider to allow for loft, but maybe the top should...
Western Mountaineering SummerLite
This is a great bag! Last year I updated from a 1980's hand-me-down North Face Bag from my Dad and it was worth every cent. So, onto the review: It is rated...
