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Re: What is the best base layer?
This past winter, I used a pair of midweight polyester/merino base layer pants made by Terramar. They were inexpensive and worked well. The polyester is against the skin, so I never felt any of the...

In GEAR » What is the best base layer?
September 10, 7:47pm

Re: Best/lightest ISOpropane cannister stove?
I just picked up an Optimus Crux at the last minute before a family trip and used it once. It's supposedly a little more stable than the Pocket Rocket and folds smaller. I think it's 3.6 oz...

In GEAR » Best/lightest propane cannister stove?
September 10, 7:28pm

MilesGear Bivies
Dave, Have you used either the Uber or Basic bivy in the rain? Do you typically use one of these bivies in warmer/rainy weather, or only in snow? How does the durability of the material compa...

In Gear Deals » MilesGear Uber Bivy
September 10, 1:00pm

Re: water treatment...
Maybe you should throw away the treatment tabs and get a filter instead? ;-) Here's one thing which could happen while riding through the stop sign: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/...

In Philosophy & Technique » water treatment...
September 10, 9:18am

Re: Over Specified Weight Gear - What to do?
Like Bob said, being custom gear, the person making it wouldn't know exactly how much it weighs until it's done.

In GEAR » Over Specified Weight Gear - What to do?
September 09, 5:50pm

Re: Re: Re: Update
I think removing the bark would help even with dry wood, but I probably wouldn't go to the trouble myself. Bark often traps and hides moisture underneath though, so it might be worth the troubl...

In GEAR » Bushcooker LT1 burn problems
September 09, 1:54am

Re: Update
A few ideas: 1. If the wood is wet, get some dry wood! :) Try peeling the bark and splitting the wood by batoning a fixed-blade knife. Just splitting is often enough. 2. Some slightly thicker...

In GEAR » Bushcooker LT1 burn problems
September 09, 1:29am

Re: Winter gear for southern Appalachia
I'm usually a bit north of that in WV. This is what I used on one two night trip this Feb. where temps were down to 10-15 F with snow depth 0-26". Used: Shelter: Golite Shangri-La 3 wi...

In GEAR » Winter gear for southern Appalachia
September 09, 1:10am

Re: Suggestions for a lightweight winter backpacking tent
I have a Scarp 2, but I haven't tried it in winter yet. I tried a mid-like shelter this winter (Golite Shangri-La 3), but I don't like the center pole and low headroom at the edges if pitch...

In GEAR » Suggestions for a lightweight winter backpacking tent
September 09, 12:34am

Moment
If you're planning on using the Moment with a liner, misting and condensation aren't much of a concern. I rarely use the Moment's liner. My down bag has good DWR, and I didn't notic...

In GEAR » Tarptent Moment versus Zpacks Hexamid Solo-Plus
September 09, 12:19am

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