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Cloud Airshell
I don't have the pants, but I do have the jacket (SD Cloud Airshell). I've used it in moderate rain. It seems to function like a pretty waterproof wind shell. Not as waterproof as a regu...

In GEAR » Sierra Designs Cloud Rainpants
June 17, 2:59pm
Training
Ha, I thought backpacking was training for mountain running!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Staying fit for long hikes
June 14, 5:55pm
Solar charger
Someone gave me a Freeloader solar charger: http://www.freeloadersolar.com/shop/freeloader-pro.htm Didn't see much use for it for a time. But, I started to think about an upcoming trip on th...

In GEAR » Solar charger
June 11, 1:20pm
Where to leave car in Lone Pine?
Related Q is where to leave a car in Lone Pine for a week or so? Can you leave it at the Inyo FS office? Is it safe? Car will have some additional luggage in it.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Parking a car for a two week section of the PCT
June 08, 2:57pm
Re: Boulder
BTW, I think the B (or any of the B series buses) costs $5 from downtown Denver.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Dayhikes accessible from Denver?
May 31, 3:20pm
Boulder
Take the B bus to Boulder. Get off at Broadway & Baseline. Walk a mile west to Chautauqua - hiking central. Going up Green Mtn from there is nice. Or get off the B at Table Mesa & Broadway,...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Dayhikes accessible from Denver?
May 31, 9:14am
SD Cloud
SD Cloud pants might work. Just 3.5oz.

In GEAR » ultra light rain pants for ultra running/fastpacking
May 23, 2:48pm
Cloud Airshell
I have one. Have only used it for running so far - a high intensity activity - and only in moderate rain. My experience is that it is pretty much what people concluded based on the data. It is p...

In GEAR » Sierra Designs Cloud Airshell 4 ounce raincoat
May 22, 3:53pm
Lifetime of Adventure
Someone suggested that BPL folks might be interested in my post over at the Ultimate Direction Blog (thanks Alan!). Not about backpacking, but about outdoor adventure in general. Actually, these da...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Lifetime of Adventure
May 15, 12:08pm
Vertical K
Sportiva Vertical K is another option for your desert stuff Brenden. Buzz wore them for our Maze / Happy / SMBC loop and found that sand stayed out of them very well. They won't be as durable a...

In GEAR » need trail runners for very rocky/talus/scree conditions
May 08, 6:13pm

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