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Lots of choices that's for sure
I have a Skyscape Trekker from SMD. I like it. It's roomy for one and has held together soundly in some extremely windy conditions. I've yet to have a hard rain in it. also, it's lig...

In GEAR » Shelters
August 16, 5:27pm

A.G. Russell Woods Walker
Is about an oz. and a very similar tool. Use mine for cutting down food bags, salami, and cheese in the backcountry. Might have to extricate a pair of SAK scissors for a light and useful set.

In GEAR » The Victorinox Paring Knife Part Deux
August 16, 12:13am

What shelter are you using?
It may be worth 3 oz. in some circumstances to buy the CF support poles, or pole (1.5 oz.) to use a manufacturer-provided pole. For me, I''d just keep the tent staked out and use my hiking ...

In GEAR » Tent requires trekking pole - how you use the poles for day hike?
August 12, 10:54pm

Great job!
Sweet and simple. I think maybe moving the apex toward one end or the other could result in more headroom but really like what you've got. Is that a gear pocket showing on the rear side photo? ...

In GEAR » World's Lightest Tent?
August 12, 10:44pm

John A's review sold me
I forget where - his site probably - but John A. Has a great review of these. I am looking for a pair too. I currently have two pairs of golite Trunk pants. I like them for summer hiking as bug/poi...

In GEAR » MontBell Dynamo Wind Pants
August 11, 3:54pm

Golite poncho tarp?
I've used mine as a dining/lounging shelter on sunny hot Sierra afternoons. I know it's silnylon, but it's dark in color. MLD has the dog tarp, maybe they'd make one in a darker cub...

In GEAR » Tarp for Sun/UV protection
August 11, 3:51pm

Listen to Gregg - Wind Shirt is where it's at unless you're in a very wet area.
I haw a stoic wraith wind shirt. Size medium is 2.2-3 oz. full zip, but lacks cuff elastic and hood draw cord. Does well without it, but explains he light weight. For rain, which only really happen...

In GEAR » Best rain / wind jacket
August 10, 7:32pm

European Airlines solve problem
Fly Lufthansa. They have small, down pillows that must weigh 1.5 oz. tiny things. I have used two for the last ten years and now they are done. But, I'd anyone can check - they are yellow - goo...

In GEAR » Ul pillows that don't feel like a ballon
August 06, 11:03pm

Tooth paste
I like the tabs okay. Should grab some. No, I don't go more than one at without brushing ever. I add toothpaste to the wisp, but I think Iay grab the Zpacks brush instead. As for sunscreen, tha...

In Gear Lists » Current Three Season List
August 06, 10:08pm

Nope. Nada.
I have a twenty mile trip and three ten mile trips ony new-ish 2012 Mariposa, and have experienced now slipping at all on any strap. I was actually thinking of this thread last weekend as I hiked a...

In GEAR » Question for Gossamer Gear 2012 Pack Owners
August 06, 8:34pm

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