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tip #116
I like the sequence of the weekly tips. This week shows us how to clean ourselves up after last week's bear encounter.

In Editor's Roundtable » Ultralight Tip of the Week
December 29, 8:00am

Re: Traditional balaclava?
I like the knitted acrylic ones because the fit is stretchy and loose. I bought one at a military surplus store, and the other from the hunting section of the local discount superstore (not wal...

In GEAR » Traditional balaclava?
December 28, 2:17pm

Re: Tarptent Moment Clip-in Liner -- Useful?
I plan to use the liner when dripping condensation is likely to be both an issue and annoying enough. I count small squalls of falling frosted condensation in that too, so I'll probably use the...

In GEAR » Tarptent Moment Clip-in Liner -- Useful?
December 28, 11:29am

Re: Re: Re: Who's got snow - Midwest?
I really wanted to believe the map. :(

In Winter Hiking » Who's got snow - Midwest?
December 27, 10:01pm

Re: Goretex Socks?
I have a pair of the Rocky brand GoreTex socks. I wear a size 10-10.5, and a size 12 in these socks seems just about right with a medium to thick wool sock, such as the Wigwam Merino Hiker and some...

In GEAR » Goretex Socks?
December 27, 9:48pm

Re: Who's got snow - Midwest?
Try heading a little north and east?

In Winter Hiking » Who's got snow - Midwest?
December 27, 12:29pm

Re: Compressible Synthetic Sleeping Bag
If you're sure you need synthetic, get a larger pack. Otherwise, a down bag stored in your pack is more likely to stay dry than a synthetic bag hanging outside the pack. Remember that wh...

In GEAR » Best Very Warm (<0) Compressible Synthetic Sleeping Bag
December 27, 8:21am

Re: Boots for Michigan and East Coast Winters
Here's what I currently use: http://bushcraftscience.blogspot.com/2010/12/footwear-for-really-cold-weather.html Camuks by Steger Mukluks are a similar, better-fitting, more durable, but m...

In GEAR » Boots for Michigan and East Coast Winters
December 23, 9:56am

Re: Good softshell choice?
Joseph, for the reasons Paul mentions above, a softshell isn't a good choice for your trip. You'll encounter cold-wet conditions rather than cold-dry conditions at that latitude and time of...

In GEAR » Good softshell choice?
December 21, 10:31am

Re: Please describe your winter sleep system
I use a tent, sometimes double wall, sometimes fly-only. The only factor affecting my sleep system is temperature. I'm considering making a silnylon jacket and pants to use as vapor barrier...

In Winter Hiking » Please describe your winter sleep system
December 21, 9:54am

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