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DWR
I assume a standard dwr will work.

In GEAR » Intresting UL wind pants from dance world
September 24, 3:22pm
Go frameless
I am using a Zpacks cuben blast right now at about 8 oz. I have been very happy with it. The cuben feels strong and I never notice any water getting in. I have an 8-9 pound base weight. For a l...

In GEAR » Considering a GG Gorilla, but afraid to give up my osprey frame...
September 20, 5:09pm
Cat stove
Make a cat stove from a can of tuna or cat food. It burns cheap alcohol. It only takes about 15 minutes to make. A paper hole punch is the only tool needed. Its a good introduction to alcohol s...

In GEAR » Second stove choices...
September 20, 2:39pm
Tarptents
In my experience, tarptents do tend to get condensation. You can get it on double skin tents and even a tarp too in the right(wrong) conditions. I think a tarptent tends to have more problems wit...

In GEAR » Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice.
September 20, 9:52am
Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice
I think the easiest way to get your weight down is to carry less stuff. As far as the possibilities on your big 3, I would also look at options from Zpacks and Mountain Laurel Designs regarding ...

In GEAR » Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice.
September 20, 7:44am
Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn weight
I seem to remember mine weighing in right about 9 oz without seam sealing. I don't have it on a scale here though.

In GEAR » Gossamer Gear SpinnTwinn weight
September 19, 4:07pm
Which if any Mid layer for AT in March
I think that's perfect. That's very similar to what I took for a hike there last March. I wouldn't take anything else.

In GEAR » Which if any Mid layer for AT in March
September 19, 9:03am
Trail meals
Sarah, last time I was out, I packed salmon and virtually (not literally) inhaled it as soon as I opened it after about 5 days out. Sometimes your body just knows what it needs.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backpacking food
September 19, 8:52am
Trail meals
Some of my favorite DIY meals on the trail are: peanut butter, crackers, salmon in a foil packet, oatmeal, salami, dried potatoes, cous cous, nuts, chocolate. Most of those are pretty calorie dens...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » backpacking food
September 19, 7:34am
AT hike
You should have a lot of fun. I don't think it will likely be too crowded this time of year. You won't likely have any thru-hiker traffic. I think there are several shuttle services in t...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Smokies/Nantahala area in October
September 18, 2:54pm

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