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RE: WM sizing Alexander, is it the fit you are concerned about? If so, the Apache and Ultralite are dimensionally the same, so if one of those is available in a nearby shop you could try one on for size, then h... |
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Mileage I'm betting you'll be doing something between now and then in terms of physically preparing for your hike? I think your mileage goals are low, especially if you're used to hiking befor... |
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Comet That Comet would be perfect for an AT pack. Seems likes it's around 28? oz with the stay? That would save you nearly 3 pounds right there. SMD gear is good stuff, really well respected aroun... |
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More Info Can you give us an idea of you're expected number of days on the trail, or between resupplies? The AT through Georgia is 75 miles; how many miles per day are you planning? |
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Digging Out Almost forgot: Digging out is part of snow camping. Unless you're in a serious expedition tent, or the snowfall is very light, you'll have to get up to dig out and maybe re-tension your g... |
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RE: Winter Shelter Hi Stacy. Where on the East Coast are we talking? Big difference if your heading into a place like the Whites in NH. For most places, I think your Rainbow would work fine for overnights if there... |
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Reversing the door Wouldn't be too tough of a fix to reverse the door. Turn it inside out, re-sew the corner loops (or just sew on new ones) on the inside. The stake loops don't have alot of tension, so it ... |
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RE: TT Moment Not sure of the MM rating on the Moment. The canopy is silnylon, so the hydrostatic head rating will be lower than a PU-coated fabric. That being said, many users here enjoy long service-lives fr... |
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RE: Beaked Tarps Interesting question. I've thought about making one a few times, but it is interesting that one is not available from any of the UL makers. AFAIK, Ray doesn't have a patent, and I don'... |
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Lightening your load Hi Jeff, I'm curious about your camping/sleeping habits. I agree with Jamie; I like having a puffy jacket with me unless temps will be pretty mild. These can also add quite a bit to your slee... |
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