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Fall list Graeme is rght. Jacket would help out quite a bit. Same with gloves, and a cap to wear while going to bed. Maybe a balaclava too? That could help your temp. range. |
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sleeping pad warmth Hey Ryan I have only been packing for 5 years and I have a baseweight of 10. You're on a fast learning curve and you do give out some great knowledge. Keep it up. No need to aplogise my friend, you... |
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pad and warmth Ryan, great insight and Bill too, heck all of you. I just want to figure out a lightweight pad option for snow camping. I have bought a Thinlight insulation pad to back up whatever I end up purchas... |
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sleeping pad winter Insul Mat Max Thermo possibly? |
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Sleeping Pad Warmth In The Winter This winter season I will be starting to do some ski touring and showshoe trips. I have winter camped before but never the Lightweight way. I am looking at lightweight options available so that I c... |
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solo if I were to hike solo, the peace of mind that my wife would have would be priceless. Debating a week long trip next year and a Sat. Phone or a Beacon are the two items I will have to chose from to... |
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SOLO Thanks for the replies. Tom I am at that juncture too, especially when wanting to do trips in SEKI. I have some wonderful backpacking friends that are great to do trips with, but with new families ... |
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ULA Sorry Pack has now sold. |
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Virga Sorry it has now sold. |
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Sul Tent With a lightweight bivy and a tarp like the Nano Tarp (which I bought and can hardly wait to stick in my pack) you can have a shelter in the range of 10 oz or so. That is a lightweight combo that i... |
All Reader Reviews by Ken Helwig
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ULA Equipment Been using ULA packs for years. Bought the P2, P1 and now the Conduit. All are excellent in their own way. Customer service is perfect and so is the gear. Great packs!!! |
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Bear Boxer 101 Contender Came home to find a rather colorful small box on my porch today. Wow it is small. I have always thought that it would be cool to have a small bear cannister for 1-2 nights of backpacking. Well here it... |
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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape I have only taken this on one trip so far. Everything that I have read about this is true. The space (square feet) and the coverage is awesome. I did not feel claustrophobic at all. The harness is a g... |
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Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA) I live in Scotts Valley which is 5 minutes from The Down Works. I have purchased alot of gear from them. I find them knowledgable, curtious, and priced right. Their products in their store is geared t... |
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Gossamer Gear Have used two packs of theirs, tarp, pad, stoves and clothing. No problems at all!!!! Love their stuff and they continue to do well after the change. Without hesitation, I will use them for more purch... |
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Go Lite Speed Just bought this today with a need for a multi day pack. I like all of the extra pockets, but wish that they were just a little bigger. As for the helmet holder, this is a great feature. I will not be... |
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Seychelle In Line Eliminator I too like the idea of this filter. The problem that I have had is getting the runs too. This has now happened a few times. Wonder if the filter is working at all. |
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ULA Equipment P-1 I have owned a P-1 for six months now (and a P-2 for 3 years) and have come to really enjoy the qualities that make this pack a great weeklong hauler. The 1/4 length stays work well in making your pac... |
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 4200 ci with two stays. A pouch for your sleeping pad on the outside to add support to the frame, and the best part of the pack is that it weighs in at 17 oz. Other options include using clothing inst... |

