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SL2
It's possible to pitch the SL2 all the way down flush to the ground, but you can't do it with the webbing guyout straps that come on the shelter. I cut them off mine and replaced them with...

In GEAR » Shangri-La 2 Owners/Tarp Owners
January 15, 8:06am

If It's Not Broke, Why Fix It?
If you like the Pure Connect for your everyday running shoe, why not give the Pure Grit 2s a shot as your trail shoe? I use the Pure Flows as my day to day running and gym shoe and the Pure Grit...

In GEAR » Need some input on trail running shoes
January 14, 4:59pm

UV protection
A little off-topic, but the below post reminded me of something I did recently... "To create a cool shadow under a cuben (or other) tarp or shelter in warm conditions I drape my quilt or sl...

In GEAR » Does cuben fiber cast a shadow and provide UV protection?
January 14, 3:09pm

Shrooms and Placenta Pills
Great shots Eugene. That camera is doing some good stuff in your hands! Glad you decided to share the images with the rest of us. I sorta' like the break from tradition and doing an all-ph...

In Post-Trip Reports » 'Shrooms and Placenta Pills
January 14, 9:35am

Best all-purpose adhesive/sealants
I've had good luck with the McNett Tenacious Tape for repairs on rain gear and pack fabrics. I keep a small length of it in my repair kit. In fact it's still what's holding the tear s...

In GEAR » Best all-purpose adhesive/sealants
January 13, 3:54pm

SpinnTwinn bug protection
Ive been using a Borah Gear bug bivy for bug protection with all of my shelters, including my SpinnTwinn. Great price, quick turn around, nice quality. I opted for the side zip option, regula...

In GEAR » GG Spinntwinn and Summertime bug protection
January 12, 11:15am

Cooking Kits
I have two at the moment that are my main cooking kits: 600ml Evernew Ti pot w/ Caldera Cone Sidewinder Inferno. This is my solo kit. I mostly use the wood burning option or the esbit option w...

In GEAR » Cooking kits: what kind, how many, when to take what kit?
January 11, 3:24pm

HMG Porter Durability
I've had my HMG Porter for about a year now and used it on 7 or 8 trips ranging from 1 to 3 nights each. A lot of these trips involved bushwhacking through scratchy, nasty chapparal or brushin...

In GEAR » HMG Porter Pack: Any long term Durability Reports?
January 10, 6:08pm

Exped Synmat UL 7 in Winter
I've also taken my Synmat UL7 down to the low 20s, perhaps high teens (*F), with a 1/4" foam mat underneath and had plenty of insulation from the ground. I'm not sure if it affects ...

In GEAR » Exped Synmat UL 7 question
January 09, 2:49pm

The Window
Looked like a fun, challenging trip. I'd like to someday do some more offtrail exploration in the northern parts of LPNF. Each time I've gone off the beaten path up there even just a litt...

In Post-Trip Reports » Winter trip to The Window.
January 08, 12:00pm

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