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Fix or Return
We had an REI Halo mummy bug for my gf that sustained damage from a trip. There was one hole in the fabric near the zipper, possibly from a zipper snag (we're not really sure) and another hole...

In GEAR » Fix or Return? What would you do?
October 15, 4:00pm

Favorite Pieces of Grear - Fall 2012 edition
Favorite new piece of gear this year would have to be my new camera: Sony NEX 5n along with a small stable of lenses, adapters and filters. Taking photos is a big part of any of my trips and this...

In GEAR » Favorite piece of gear - Fall 2012 edition
October 15, 9:30am

Another vote for the cap 4
For the sake of versatility, the cap 4 seems a better choice. Admittedly I run hot, but I can't wear my R1 hiking unless it's cold enough out to be snowing. Even then, it's a bit much...

In GEAR » Argh!!! R1 vs cap4 hoodies...
October 11, 5:40pm

center zip sleeping bags
I had one, a Golite Adrenaline sleeping bag, with the center zip. It's actually a great design for back and side sleepers as it reduces the chances of laying directly on the zipper. My big ...

In GEAR » Center zip sleeping bags?
October 11, 5:01pm

Firestarter of choice
In the past I've used both the PJ soaked cotton balls and dryer lint but honestly I've found that I didn't really need either of these methods for most of my hikes and would often forge...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Your firestarter of choice?
October 11, 10:30am

Sounds you've never heard before
The sounds that mountain lions can make is downright spooky. Sounds like a crying child. Any time I hear it, it instantly makes the hair on the back of my neck stand straight up. There's cer...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sounds you've never heard before
October 11, 10:08am

Bug Bivy
I recently picked up a bug bivy from John at Borah Gear to use as a warm weather bivy sack when I need to keep the bugs away or want to contain my gear but don't want the added stuffiness of a ...

In GEAR » Alternatives to SMD Bivy?
October 11, 9:52am

Trailstar size
There have been times when I can't pitch the Trailstar exactly where I would like to or in the exact desired alignment due to its size and nearby obstacles, but I've never ended up in an ar...

In GEAR » Trailstar Owners
October 10, 4:58pm

UL Camera Bag
I used the Zpacks multi-pack as a chest-mounted camera bag on my last hike and it worked great. I didn't bother with creating foam compartments or anything. I simply made a few pouches out of...

In Photography » UL Camera Bag
October 04, 2:47pm

+1
I too am interested in the results. I'd love to have a 25" wide pad that was a bit shorter than the standard L length. If you do this, please post the results!

In Make Your Own Gear » Cutting down the NeoAir Xtherm?
October 03, 9:25am

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