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Patagonia's Cap 4 Hoodie vs Merino Hoodies
Wondering if anyone has used both the Patagonia Capilene 4 1/2 zip Hoodie and one of the Merino wool garments of the same style by Ibex or Icebreaker. I currently have the Icebreaker...
Driving off-road into remote areas: how to equip the car?
Roger, One year at college my room mate and I majored in Monday-Wednesday-Friday specifically so we could go to the Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesdays and Thursdays and learned to Alpine ski....
50% wool enough to keep the stink away?
Hey, I'm looking into picking up some new merino baselayers. I don't want pure merino, instead I want something with polyester to make it more durable and faster drying and some lycra to...
French Alps trip - need recommendations on updating my gear
Hi everyone and greetings, I have just been invited to join some friends in the French Alps on 15 August for 12 days hiking. This is great news but I have realised...
Reader questions on backpacking in kilts and skirts?
Suspenders? Just don't make the elastic too tight and you can move the position on your hips or waist wherever you want. In regards to having skirts work in all conditions, they...
2 weeks in PNW, BC. Where?
I have 2 weeks off this summer to backpack wherever in the Pacific Northwest (including B.C.). Looking for some ideas for trips and/or loops. I live in Bellingham, WA so I'm inclined...
Help four older, women backpackers adjust to age/health issues.
I backpack with three other mid-70's women and we need to adjust to age and health issues such as back or foot problems, IT Band pain, altitude sickness, etc. We can't do...
big gps file of sierra nevada passes and lakes?
hey all is anyone aware of a big gpx, kml, or something-similar file of the major sierra nevada passes and lakes? i've discovered the magic of google earth but could use some orientation...
Snowshoe weight and sizing
Hello. I'm sorry if this should be in the gear forum instead of here. For the past couple of winters I've been thinking about picking up a pair of snowshoes to do...
SW Australia: the Bibbulmun and the Cape to Cape Tracks
Walking in SW Australia: the Bibbulmun and the Cape to Cape Tracks General Introduction In the September and October 2015, we (Amy and James) spent two months in Australia. This was our...
SEKI loop from REoads End and Rough Fire in Hume Lake area
Been planning a hike starting from Road's End on September 13; flying in from MA to Fresno. Does anyone have any insight regarding the current wildfire in Hume Lake area and the...
Olympic Pennisula in November or March?
I have a rather generous thanksgiving and spring break this year. Does anyone have an idea what the Olympic Pennisula would be like at that time? I am more interested in hiking...
Pack for when GG Gorilla overburdened?
Hi, I'm in Scotland and just signed up - very excited to join the site! I've had a GG Gorilla for a couple of years and really love it. But I'm looking...
Where to go within one week?
Here's the deal. Due to my schedule, I can only take about 1 week off to hike somewhere. I live in NH and would like to travel farther than the AT and...
Backcountry Boiler (Boilerwerks) Nothing!
Has anyone made a purchase from Boilerwerks and had problem receiving the product? I was doing a warranty through Boilerwerks for leaky kickstarter boiler for a scratch and dent replacement. I sent...
NZ Gear List for December
Hey guys and girls, just booked my ticket to New Zealand for this December/January. 2 week trip, not sure what all we will be doing but I would love to explore the...
Experiments in ultralight solar
I’ve always been fascinated by solar. The idea of getting free and unlimited energy from the sun is just plain cool! The problem with current commercially-available solar panels is their weight. They...
Need suggestions for lighter stove
Hi all, I've been using MSR Superfly propane stove, however i want to bring the weight down (at least for my solo trips if not for the group ones). So i';m open...
Bivy under tarp -- what's the point?
So I've got a borah gear argon bivy with a silnylon floor and an MLD duomid. Argon is supposed to be extremely breathable and water resistant. I work in the Smokies and...
Starting to go UL, looking at tents
I am currently just getting into UL backpacking, and after shaving down a lot of my pack weight and changing my behavior I am looking at the "big three". I want to...
