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About Me I've been backpacking since I was 5 years old. Now that I'm passing 50, lightweight gear is the only way that I'll be able to stay out on the trails...
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Matt, The "shipping costs from Europe" comment was because www.mountianshop.com is a European website that sells outdoor gear. I'm not try to pick on you, but rather to use this a...

In Gear Deals » Western mountaineering 30% off
March 09, 2:10am
That's what I was thinking...
I thought the same thing. I'm guessing that Matt was talking about www.themountainshop.com in Fort Collins, CO. Coincidentally, the webstore at www.themountainstore.com happens to be broken....

In Gear Deals » Western mountaineering 30% off
March 08, 7:15pm
Not "just add boiling water"
Looking at the preparation instructions, each of the three samples suggest boiling for 12-20 minutes and then letting it rest for a few minutes more. They might not rehydrate sufficiently if just ...

In Gear Deals » E Foods Direct 6 meals $10
March 07, 5:18pm
Last post should be in MYOG forum
Hi Jeff, Since you want to make your own gear, you might want to create a thread in the "Make Your Own Gear" forum under the gear section of the site. The people reading there will be...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Uber-breathable sleeping bag shell for damp bag syndrome?
March 05, 12:02pm
Just received my special combo deal
I received my special combo kit over the weekend. The "Big Dig" is weirdly light in my hand, though it's certainly not too big. And the special deal was to add one of the Little B...

In Gear Deals » They're back again: The lightest cathole trowels on the planet ! Titanium, two sizes
March 05, 11:10am
Pre-bonding Grosgrain to cuben?
After bonding the cuben to cuben seams, we're still left with the challenge of sewing on the grosgrain pullouts. I've also seen examples of pullout stitching deforming the cuben needle hol...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben bonding materiels
March 02, 5:40pm
According to the first post...
Hi Rob, "Does not have optional beak, vent or perimeter netting..."

In Gear Swap » FS: Bearpaw Cub Den 1.5 Cuben Shelter
February 27, 4:29pm
Exped at Backcountry Gear
You're right, the DownMat UL 7 is not on sale, but the SynMat UL 7 is 20% off right now.

In Gear Deals » looking for backcountrygear.com cupon
February 24, 11:39pm
Trader Joe's Hemp Protein powder
I've been making this as a shake for breakfast for the last two months. I really don't like the taste of soy protein, this stuff has a nuttier underlying taste that I like much more. Some...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » High Protein Trail Foods
February 24, 7:13pm
Pads
For me, a thin waterproof pad that could be used as a groundsheet to protect one of the higher end inflatable mattresses would be great. Slightly larger is better, so that things don't come of...

In Gear Deals » Product Ideas and Feedback Wanted
February 23, 12:00pm

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