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Thanks; shelter suggestions?
Thank you Mark. I have seen that before but did not remember the link. Also, I plan for wet weather and hope to bring my MLD Trailstar, but I've heard ventana does not offer much in terms of s...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » The Big Sur - over nighter
November 19, 9:56pm

Bump for more Big Sur trip ideas
I'm going to spend thanksgiving (wednesday through Sunday) in Carmel at my wife's grandmother's home. She's encouraged my idea of taking a trip down to Big Sur on Friday a.m. and d...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » The Big Sur - over nighter
November 19, 6:59pm

Zimmerbuilt Summit is Nice
Zimmerbuilt's summit sack is nice. It's 1.19 ounces and basically a cuben fiber version of the apple store type of drawstring bag. I find, however, that it's great as a food back and ...

In Gear Deals » REI Outlet
November 19, 6:23pm

Mountain town/city: Advice ...
Two places I've lived that felt "right" and more or less fit the bill you're after, Missoula Montana, and Asheville, NC. Both towns have universities and are probably better on t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Mountain town/city advice: Future move
November 19, 4:21pm

Cottage Industry Filters/Netting
was it Yama Mountain that offered no-see-um mesh scraps cut into filter sized bags a little smaller than a coffee filter? IIRC, you could get ten for as little as $3.50. I think they were offered...

In GEAR » ultralight water prefilter
November 19, 1:38pm

I'll take it
Email bcutlerj "at" gmail.com. My Internet/phone signal is spotty up here, but I should be able to get back to you within a few hours. Thanks.

In Gear Swap » Siltarp 1 5'x8' silnylon tarp by Integral Designs
November 17, 5:04pm

PM sent
Have a pro lite pad I will PIF in exchange. Thanks.

In Gear Swap » PIF: Military ECWCS Polartec Power Dry 1/2 Zip Fleece Shirt, Medium?
November 16, 9:42pm

Trailstar?
Trailstar with Pyranet from Bearpaw Wilderness Designs might get what you're after, but could be a touch heavier than you're after. Definitely roomier than the Duomid, though.

In GEAR » Pyramid tarp for 6'1" person?
November 15, 12:44pm

Comfortable Pack
Very Comfortable and I've probably had 25+ pounds in mine, short hike with steaks and beer and all that. Comparing it to my Vapor Trail which would handle 35 lbs., I say definitely, but I thin...

In GEAR » GG 2012 Mariposa Max Weight Carry & Bear Can Compatibility
November 09, 6:01pm

Gotcha
That all makes good sense. You're right. Good way to save a pound. You seem to be at a weight level where you could probably go frameless, or at least try it. I have a GG mariposa, it's...

In GEAR » MLD exodus full suspension vs Zpacks arc blast?
November 08, 5:59pm

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