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Sierra Trading Post has some nice deals in the most recent flyer. A Vaude Ultralight day pack at 25L for $36. A few others too. I'd check'em out.

In Gear Swap » WTB daypack
June 18, 12:24am
Goosefeet Pillow?
Goosefeet makes a light down pillow. You could also use the Zpacks fleece lined stuff sack for your clothes as a pillow case. I have one and really like it with my extra layers inside. Last opti...

In GEAR » Best lightest pillow recommendations
June 17, 11:39pm
Bivy w/ Gatewood Cape
I think the Gatewood cape offers enough coverage not to need a bivy. If I were the OP I might get a bath tub floor like the Zpacks Poncho Groundsheet then you prevent some splash, if any, and have ...

In GEAR » New to the bivy world. Looking for advice and tips!
June 16, 12:33pm
Cuben or Silnylon
I went with Silnylon. Double the price for a fewan ounces, made it easy. It won't be my fastpacking, overnight, etc. shelter but for winter or non-buggy shoulder seasons when going with group...

In Gear Swap » FS: Oookworks Cuben Trailstar Door
June 15, 11:58pm
FS: Random Gear
TAR Prolite 4 Short $35 with stuff sack, $45 with chair kit and stuff sack Snowpeak Manual Giga Power Stove $30 with windscreen, case (maybe?) Zelph's Venom Super Stove $10 Zelph's...

In Gear Swap » FS: Random Gear
June 15, 9:11pm
Me too
I'll need two - or do you offer an 8-bottle version? Nice looking product. Great for long drives (I keed; I keed).

In Gear Deals » NEW PRODUCT SAlE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
June 15, 7:47pm
Great tips. Big help. Thanks
So I'll definitely plan to camp above beach (my thoughts were it'd be too steep). honestly was dreading the driftwood shelter from my belief that this is a time of year and a geographic lo...

In Gear Lists » Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
June 15, 7:17pm
Cap 4 is heavy/hot (take pants only)
And silk is so typically lightweight. I suggest R1 weight top and pants would be perfect. But since you have the hadron and you already have the Cap 4, I'd take pants only. A little extra to...

In Gear Lists » Long Underwear Question
June 15, 6:52pm
So Helpful. Thanks, Ken
I will keep that in mind too. Edited the above to show clothes worn/carried. I have some bug dope repackaged so long ago I don't know what it is, but don't mind wearing wind clothes and h...

In Gear Lists » Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
June 15, 6:41pm
Re: Insulation and Raingear
Excellent Points, Steven. I'll see what I can do. For the high sierras, three more ounces for an MB parka might be worthwhile . I have a windshirt for brief moments of rain, but you might be ...

In Gear Lists » Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
June 15, 5:08pm

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