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work backwards
Hi, Late August through early October are the months when most everything is melted/dried out. It will be even more dried out this low-snow year. So I would aim to see the southern High Sierr...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Best northern CA entry for southbound PCT/JMT trek?
April 24, 3:57pm

don't have to use stuffsack that comes with tent
I don't know much about the tent models you are asking about. However, thought I would mention that you do NOT have to use the stuff sack that the tent comes with. Get rid of the stuffsack and ...

In GEAR » Need help for my 1P tent.
April 17, 12:40am

Price lowered
Price lowered to $30 CONUS including shipping.

In Gear Swap » FS: New Balance WT 101's, 9.5, Like New
April 16, 11:57pm

Price lowered
Price lowered to $45, includes shipping CONUS.

In Gear Swap » FS: Patagonia Micro Puff pullover, men's s/m
April 16, 11:55pm

ideas
Here are some hikes for early in the season (starting June or even May in some areas, this low-snow year): http://www.backpackthesierra.com/home/destinations/early-season-hikes Maybe focus on...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Sierra weekend trips?
April 14, 7:29pm

Where do you donate still-useful backpacking stuff?
For those of you who live in the San Francisco Bay Area.: Where do you donate backpacking stuff that you are not using or selling? - Elizabeth

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Where do you donate still-useful backpacking stuff?
April 14, 6:39pm

FS: New Balance WT 101's, 9.5, Like New
New Balance WT 101's, women's 9.5. Like new (they have a maximum of 2 around-town miles on them). Thought they would fit exactly like my old WT 100's, but they don't. Thus, I par...

In Gear Swap » FS: New Balance WT 101's, 9.5, Like New
April 13, 2:01pm

FS: Patagonia Micro Puff pullover, men's s/m
I have for sale a barely used Patagonia Micro Puff pullover. Royal/navy blue. It is not baffled, so it is the style from a few years ago (not sure which year). Men's small, but it runs wide....

In Gear Swap » FS: Patagonia Micro Puff pullover, men's s/m
April 12, 10:49pm

hmmmm
Hmmm, I'm not sure which of the two I'd pick - Sonora to Donner or Tuolumne to Echo. You are choosing between northern Yosemite vs. the Desolation/Granite Chief Wildernesses. Both areas are...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Easy, scenic trail suggestions for a newbie
April 01, 11:42am

Upper Paradise
Your first day will be easy - about 9 miles to Upper Paradise. Lower, Middle, and Upper Paradise areas each have bear boxes. The bear box and camping area at Upper Paradise is very easy to find...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Planning a Rae Lakes Trip Need Wisdom
April 01, 11:26am

All Reader Reviews by Elizabeth Tracy

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TarpTent
Recently two repair issues came up with my 8-year-old Tarptent. I wrote the company asking for repair advice. In both cases Henry Shires wrote me back immediately, and offered to send me tent ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 17, 11:53am

Prana Bliss Capris/Pants
These capris/pants are not *quite* full-length; and they have no zippered pockets. In spite of that, I rate them a "5" for backpacking, simply because they are unparalleled in comfort/str...

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
July 29, 10:06am

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Ether Thermo 6
This is the one area where I've added weight to my pack. I used to be able to sleep on just closed-cell foam; but my back can't take it anymore. This POE pad is ridiculously comfortable in ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
July 29, 9:58am

Sea to Summit Ultrasil Backpack
This little daypack has lived up to my expectations. I've only had it for a month but it has proved its excellence both in a backpacking and an everyday life context: - It's a surprisingly ...

In Backpacks - Frameless
July 29, 9:50am

Photon Micro-Light 1 White light
These photons are cute little guys, but they are best left on your keychain at home, for occasional use. I've tried to change the battery on two of these photons. On the first one, I just gave ...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
July 29, 9:33am

Fenix LDO1
This is an extremely bright flashlight, particularly when compared to headlamps of similar weight. I can turn it into a headlamp by clipping it to a headband (or a neckwarmer jacked up like a headb...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
July 29, 9:28am

Patagonia Barely Bikini
I had to create a review for the ladies ;) I've tried EVERYTHING in the way of panties, over nearly 20 years of backpacking. Moving Comfort; Patagonia; Icebreaker wool... After trying Patagonia...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
March 05, 1:30pm