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Re: Comparison Matrix - 20 Degree Down Bags/Quilts
Thanks for putting that together. Very timely as I'm in the market for one of these. Do you know how the GoLite UL 3 Season Quilt compares? Not much info that I can find on the website. The ...

In GEAR » Comparison Matrix - 20 Degree Down Bags/Quilts
March 06, 12:52pm

Leisurely Big Sur
I've been put in charge of planning a 3 day, 2 night trip to Big Sur in late April with some friends. There will be 6 of us with varying degrees of backpacking experience, so it'll be mor...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Leisurely Big Sur
March 06, 11:27am

Re: Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
I liked his response to the idea that some think if you're hiking big miles you don't have any time to enjoy the scenery. I don't remember the exact quote, but something about being so...

In GEAR » Oregon Public Broadcasting Ultralight Backpacking Video
March 05, 3:42pm

Re: Mt. Diablo day hike for all Bay Area BPL Members and Beyond
Sounds like a fun Saturday! I should be able to make. Possibly +1. Is there another hike between now and then to get in shape for this one?

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Mt. Diablo day hike for all Bay Area BPL Members and Beyond
March 05, 12:01pm

Above Treeline
Annapurna Circuit Machapuchare viewed from Annapurna Base Camp I think this was taken on the hike to Ice Lake and that's the village of Manang and Lake Gangapurna (?) down below Al...

In Photo Gallery » Above Treeline
March 04, 4:52pm

Re: skills
Thanks everyone. Very helpful comments. I was more curious about the technical skills and trying to get some ideas for things to work on this spring and summer to improve my skill set. I don'...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Critical Skills for PCT?
March 02, 1:12pm

Re: Re: Re: Alternatives
Nitpicking here, but I don't think cost per ounce is the correct way to look at it. Otherwise, for 2 items that were the same price (assuming all else equal), the heavier one would seem like t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » tarp, bivy, ground cloth vs. UL tent weight/cost analysis
March 01, 5:29pm

Critical Skills for PCT?
What are some of the skills needed to hike the PCT that the average 3 season backpacker might not have? One skill that comes to mind that I know I need to work on is hiking through snow covered tr...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Critical Skills for PCT?
February 29, 10:24pm

Re: Patagonia-Just curious
Yeah, they sell a lot of quality products. I think the hate comes from the high prices and perception as a yuppie brand. However, their stuff is often on sale, so you rarely have to pay the retai...

In GEAR » Patagonia-Just curious
February 29, 9:33pm

Re: How many changes of clothes do you bring?
No spare primary hiking clothes, but I do bring Cap 1 or 3 (depending on the temps) tops and bottoms that I change into for sleeping. They also provide a little bit of extra warmth in camp and I s...

In GEAR » How many changes of clothes do you bring?
February 28, 1:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Chris S

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Six Moons Designs 2011 Swift
I bought this pack (along with the optional Hoop Stay and Wing Belt) intending to use it for trips that required a bear canister. The light weight, capacity to fit a bear canister and option to add t...

In Backpacks - Frameless
December 27, 12:46pm