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Big Agnes King Creek Series
I just picked up 2 Big Agnes king creek tents on clearence (4 and 6). They are on sale everywhere right now. They have a massive vestibule and a full coverage rainfly. They also have good ventil...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Family-sized tent (preferably with porch OR big vestibule)
April 23, 8:11am
scarp
Stephen, how do you think the scarp one held up next to the Hillebergs?

In GEAR » Hilleberg Tent thread
April 21, 7:43pm
Get rid of the old one!
Brent You probably want to get rid of that old stove since you have the shiny new tools to make new ones. I would be happy to get rid of it for you. I will even pay a "disposal fee"...

In GEAR » SnowPeak 600 - stoves
April 18, 7:41am
Stove
Brent Where did you get that stove? I want one too!

In GEAR » SnowPeak 600 - stoves
April 17, 3:57pm
Condensation
John That makes sense, but since I currently use no floor at all, (just groundcloth) It shouldn't be any worse. I am more so looking to do this for mosquito season in the west where humidity ...

In GEAR » Netting Floor for shelter. Any drawbacks??
April 16, 3:54pm
Netting Floor for shelter. Any drawbacks??
I have been kicking around the idea to sew in a netting floor (and door) to a Golite Shangri La 2. From what I can gather, people are happy with the netting floor on ZPacks shelters. I have not b...

In GEAR » Netting Floor for shelter. Any drawbacks??
April 16, 3:27pm
primus kettle
I just picked up a primus kettle from sierra trading post for 11.72 shipped. I had a discount code and used the smart phone app for free shipping. Www.sierratradingpost.com/mobile/primus-litec...

In Gear Deals » primus kettle
April 13, 5:41pm
Head West
I'm in Omaha also, but I always go west for a backpacking adventure. You can always do Indian Cave State park for a one nighter though. I have been to the snowy range in SE WY, but May would ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Midwest Trail Suggestions
April 09, 2:57pm
Cool
That's someting you don't see every day on BPL. Thanks for the report!

In Post-Trip Reports » Caribbean Backcountry: Punto del Norte 3/26-3/29
April 02, 7:53am
Winds
I can only give a few thoughts on the winds. When I have been there (3rd week of August) the bugs were not too much of an issue at all. In a normal snow year, I only found snow on the lee side of...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Advice Sought on ten day Wind River Range or Teton/Washakie Wilderness
March 28, 12:44pm

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