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winter sleeping
Happy down to 5 or 10 below in my tent with VBL liner inside TNF Tundra (-20F) synthetic bag, 3/4" thermarest over 1/2" closed cell foam pad, wearing base layer, socks, liner gloves, and ...

In Winter Hiking » Please describe your winter sleep system
December 21, 3:27pm
January
[quote]Temps are single digits to 0F at night, high 20's low 30's during the day[/quote] You could get that. Then again, you could get daytime highs in the single digits and nights in t...

In Gear Lists » BPL Weekend in the Green Mountains
December 19, 7:47pm
In your situation, a guide is worth the $$
I'd suggest you do the climb with a guide -- Shasta Mountain Guides is a pretty good outfit. A pretty typical package is a 3-day trip, with instruction & moving toward high camp on days 1 ...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Mt. Shasta
December 05, 7:10pm
lowe alpine magma
I've got the Lowe Alpine Magma pants. With an extra discount coupon at STP they were around $80. Pretty good for the price. They're well made, comfortable and warm. I think there are mo...

In GEAR » Recommendations for Synthetic Insulated Trousers (with side opening)
November 25, 3:17pm
outlet deal
[quote]I picked up a yellow one over labor day from the outlet store. The price was to good to pass up, but The yellow is just to bright for me. I haven't even taken the tags off mine. lol [/qu...

In Gear Deals » Nanopuff Pullover Hoodie
October 30, 10:36am
TNF Tundra
I've got the TNF Tundra, and I think it is a legitimate choice in this range. I've spent many happy nights in it, probably not to -20F but certainly a good many in the -5 to -10 range....

In GEAR » Any good synthetic -20 bags out there?
October 17, 3:56pm
VBL
The above explanation is a good one. For me, I've never found VBL to be worthwhile in temps above freezing, but once you get into really cold nights it makes a huge difference. Sleep in jus...

In GEAR » views on vapor barriers
October 09, 8:32am
Ishi
It's further away, but if you can deal with the drive, the Ishi wilderness in the Lassen National Forest is an awesome destination. The trails tend to peter out not far from the trailheads, bu...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Good places to backpack around San Francisco bay area in the winter.
September 24, 10:24pm
STP
Terramar undies are OK, and the price is great. If you are in the market for a light (60g) primaloft jacket with a hood, the Merrell Guise is a pretty nice piece. It has pit zips, always a plus...

In Gear Deals » Anything good at Sierra Trading Post?
September 21, 5:25pm

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