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thanks!
Thanks for the excellent tips. Looks like the mica lacks pit zips. is that right? I hike mainly in the smokies (think wet and humid), so pit zips might help. The mica is however almost 1/2 lb l...

In GEAR » Is my raingear light enough?
January 23, 8:40pm

Is my raingear light enough?
I know that's a strange question, but I am looking for some advice. I received a patagonia torrentshell jack and rainshadow pants for xmas and a bday recently. together, they weigh in at 21.5...

In GEAR » Is my raingear light enough?
January 23, 5:49pm

Fishing the Beartooths
I am cross-posting this from one of the more trafficked forums hoping to get a response --- With the recent heat wave in the west closing waters to fishing, I need to change my hiking location. ...

In Fishing » Fishing the Beartooths
July 23, 10:04am

Need help (badly) on destination
With the recent heat wave in the west closing waters to fishing, I need to change my hiking location. I had planned to visit a few places in YNP on a multi-day trip, but they are now closed. I am...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Need help (badly) on destination
July 22, 9:25pm

good fly fishing resources?
The Orvis guide is good. I also like the Curtis Creek Manifesto. It may seem like kid book with the illustrations, but it really is helpful and if you ever do have a child that wants to get into ...

In Fishing » good fly fishing resources?
July 19, 8:58pm

Re: OP saks durability
Does anyone have any experience on cutting off the sharp corners on foil-packaged foods and how that affects the durability of the OP sak? I also suppose you could dump out the foil packaged f...

In GEAR » durability of O.P. Saks?
July 18, 7:25am

Re: Camp/Lodge for day hiking in the West
Where in the West? Rockies? California/Oregon/Washington?

In Post-Trip Reports » Camp/Lodge for day hiking in the West
July 12, 9:00am

Re: New 60L pack
I looked at both and agree it is a very close call and very personal decision based on comfort. I went with the Meridian because I like the panel access, the 8 oz less weight, and I actually like ...

In GEAR » New 60L pack
July 05, 9:56am

Re: SUL and UL: Seeking Converts
I plead guilty to being one of those on the "decision continuum," mentioned above. I am by no means SUL, but am working my way toward UL - depending, I suppose, on what weights you call ...

In Philosophy & Technique » SUL and UL: Seeking Converts
June 29, 9:35am

Re: Best one pound sleeping bag?
I have a friend who has a Marmot pounder. He admits the bag is not accurately rated, but claims he sleeps fine down to the mid to lower 30's with lots of clothes underneath. Personally, I don...

In GEAR » Best one pound sleeping bag?
June 23, 7:56am

All Reader Reviews by Edwin Lamberth

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Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian
I bought this pack for three main reasons: (1) I thought of it as a way to ease my way into backpacking light; (2) I wanted to be able to carry a little extra weight for hikes with my kids; and (3) I ...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
July 20, 5:40pm

Mont Bell
MontBell's customer communication via web/email is excellent. Just drop them a line and you'll get a quick response. Also, I had been looking at their new UL Burrow synthetic bags, going b...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
May 08, 4:00pm

BPL Ultralight Fishing Rod Case 2"
My review would be between the 3 and 4 ratings above. I give it a 4 because it does a few things well: (1) it is as light as advertised and (2) it protects the rod from the major problems like branch...

In Miscellaneous Products
May 07, 10:02pm