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Overbag warmth estimates
I have a 0F (EN male rating of 3F) 600 fp down mummy bag and a MYOG quilt with 1.5 inch thick Climashield. I'm thinking of using the quilt as an overbag. How do I estimate the warmth of the bag...

In GEAR » Overbag warmth estimates
September 16, 9:47am

Marmot Plasma
I'd get the Marmot Plasma 15F. Eric makes an important point about the EN rating. And, remember that the EN rating assumes your pad insulation is around R 5. I have a Marmot 0F bag for winter, ...

In GEAR » first-time UL bag buyer—advice? (marmot plasma)
September 14, 8:26am

Re: Gossamer Gorilla Pack Problems/Questions
I have a Gorilla. I cut the foam in the strap to a more narrow width near the neck. This caused the foam to drop down too far in the strap, so I put an appropriate piece of 1/4" foam from an o...

In GEAR » Gossamer Gorilla Pack Problems/Questions
September 14, 8:01am

Re: Complete Newbie Help
Here are a few useful pages and articles: http://www.verber.com/mark/outdoors/gear/cheap.html http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00034.html (I think this is a free artic...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Complete Newbie Help
September 13, 10:03pm

Post your winter shelter and campsite photos here
Post a photo of your winter shelters and campsites. What worked? What didn't? How do you plan to improve things next time? (I plan to bring a camera next time!)

In Winter Hiking » Post your winter shelter and campsite photos here
September 13, 2:15pm

Re: Advice on Scarp 1
Hi Stephen, I'm just a little south of Michigan, and I have a Scarp 2 which has only seen summer and fall use so far. I do have both inners and the crossing poles. I think for June-August yo...

In GEAR » Advice on Scarp 1
September 12, 9:18pm

Re: Bivy for someone who tosses and turns?
Would staking down the bivy at all four corners help?

In GEAR » Bivy for someone who tosses and turns?
September 11, 4:28pm

Re: What do you use to light your alcohol stove/fire?
Light My Fire Firesteel Mini, 0.6 oz I use it for all fire lighting: alcohol, canister, wood, and open fires. With gas and alcohol, I like that my hand can be farther away from the flame than wi...

In GEAR » What do you use to light your alcohol stove/fire?
September 11, 10:36am

Re: With a Capital C: My 2011 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic
Congratulations David! I enjoyed reading every part of this. This is one of those races which everyone who finished won.

In Editor's Roundtable » With a Capital C: My 2011 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic
September 10, 10:15pm

Snow and extra clothes
I just bring one extra pair of socks, 1-2 pairs thin liner gloves, and 1 pair warm gloves for sitting around camp or emergency. I also usually have a light fleece beanie and a really warm hat. Also...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking in the snow
September 10, 8:51pm

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