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Re: nekkid
"2. a down bag as the last layer can leave you susceptible to condensation issues, especially if you are wearing synth puffy clothing inside ... body moisture migrates to the last layer ... an...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Layering while sleeping in a down bag
December 11, 6:01pm

My turn
I would likely use Dans setup that he describe with the Neoair. The last thing I want to do after a long day is toss and turn on an uncomfortable pad. I personally would take a tarp knowing full ...

In GEAR » Speed Hike Sleep System Question
December 11, 11:13am

Advil and training
I have taken way more advil then I probably should especially during my thru hike. On my thru it was the only thing that made the pain in my feet bearable, and it in a similiar situation I would l...

In Philosophy & Technique » Ibuprofen risk
December 11, 8:26am

Re: Re: It's true! Co-eds
Simple laws of physics make it obvious why extra clothing would help not hurt. No further testing needed.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Layering while sleeping in a down bag
December 10, 8:04am

Wow
That was incredible how fast that water came up.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Swept Away
December 07, 7:10pm

How cheap
I was probably on the low end, no clue because I didn't keep track. But there are certainly things you can do to minimize expenses. 1) Follow Scott williamsons advice and live on the trail, n...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » How cheaply have you don't the PCT
December 07, 4:59pm

None
Use your phone

In GEAR » Thru Hiking watch-which is best?
December 07, 11:28am

Another option
There are many great trips out of Hetch Hetchy if you are just getting started on winter camping in the Sierra. The grand-daddy of them all is the 45 mile loop up to Tilden Lake returning through J...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Winter Hiking Yosemite Valley to Merced Lake
December 06, 6:46pm

Skewed view of risk
Several years ago I was into skydiving. I loved it and it was the single coolest minutes of my life as I shot to the ground at 120mph. But I stopped, one reason being that my life insurance had a...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » OVERDUE HIKER - please help if you can
December 06, 6:29pm

How about
Vbl and bivy to start. Add overbag if needed. Also make sure you have your pad system figured out. I have seen many who complain about being cold and using insufficient pad such as neoair on snow.

In Winter Hiking » Taking a 25 degree bag down to 0
December 06, 11:06am

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