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Re: Re: Sourcing down from this a good idea?
Any idea what fill power you get from the Feathertex 100% down?

In Gear Deals » Sourcing down from this a good idea?
August 29, 10:42pm

Oakhurst
I'd just use google maps to plan your San Fran to Oakhurst drive. How long are you in Oakhurst? There isn't a lot in Oakhurst. Bass Lake is not far, you could have a picnic. They have a...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Yosemite - 1st Time
July 24, 9:20pm

Go to Ground
I would agree about not sleeping in my hammock on the ground to avoid damaging it. Because of that, a separate bug net would be nice. Assuming your hammock body is normal ripstop/polyester, it wo...

In Hammocks » Going to ground?
June 27, 12:59am

Go to Ground
I can only think of 3 conditions where you would need to go to ground -Can't find any trees, or are above treeline -Equipment failure, or inadequate equipment. Somehow break a tree-strap, dog...

In Hammocks » Going to ground?
June 15, 11:42pm

Re: The feel of fabrics
I also notice that now thru-hiker has two varieties of pertex. How do they stack up?

In Make Your Own Gear » The feel of fabrics
June 13, 11:44pm

The feel of fabrics
So, I've heard some good things on this forum about the feel of a few MYOG fabrics. I've heard that M90 from Thru-hiker has a soft hand. I've also read good things about the 7d and 8d...

In Make Your Own Gear » The feel of fabrics
June 11, 8:58pm

High Pitches
Some people will pitch a tarp high so that there is more room and comfort. Then just in case rain comes it is already up and only needs a few adjustments to become wind/rain worthy. Much easier t...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Small Tarp
May 19, 11:03am

plastic
Let us know what you use and how it goes. I have a frameless pack and recently outfitted myself with a hammock so no pad. I slid in corrugated plastic and like the feel but haven't been able ...

In GEAR » Frameless Pack - No Pad - What to do?
May 17, 1:09am

no frame
Have you thought of trying corrugated plastic as a framesheet.

In GEAR » Frameless Pack - No Pad - What to do?
May 14, 10:35pm

Flame going out
Are you putting the pot directly onto the stove? That stove isn't really designed to have a pot go directly on top and it will need a potstand. I guess it will work with lots of preheating, b...

In Make Your Own Gear » DIY Alcohol Stove Fail
November 20, 11:33pm

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