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Re: Sleeping Pad advice
A Ridgerest might be slightly more comfortable than a Z-lite, and probably slightly more durable. If you just want to be happy and done with it, get a Synmat UL7. :)

In GEAR » Sleeping Pad advice
August 24, 11:16am

eNTP
eNTP here. Notice the small e. I sometimes test as INTP or INTJ too, but I identify most with the ENTP preference.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » A Real Personality Profile of a Lighweight Backpacker (instead of demographic sketch)
August 23, 10:12pm

Re: Owners of 2-person Tarptents: please comment
I have a TT Scarp 2 with both mesh and mostly solid inners. The solid inner blocks breezes very well. It has mesh vents only along the upper sides. I've never used it above the treeline, but I ...

In Gear Swap » Owners of 2-person Tarptents: please comment
August 19, 2:56pm

Re: General 3-Season Alpine/Sub-Alpine List
The thumbnails list is nice! I use one of these without a lid as my mug (16 oz size, 0.8 oz weight): Other things you could think about: - going cookless - cut back on non-essential sma...

In Gear Lists » General 3-Season Alpine/Sub-Alpine List
August 19, 12:22pm

Re: What bivy material for breathability?
DriDucks are very breathable. I find that they're more breathable than GoreTex. I think I read somewhere that eVent is more breathable than DriDucks, but it's also much more expensive. The ...

In Gear Lists » First time SUL, need some tips
August 19, 8:01am

Re: Using quilt as camp shawl
If I expect lows down to around 50 F, I usually don't bring an insulation layer. I plan instead to stuff my down bag inside my rain jacket (DriDucks). I've never had to actually use my bag ...

In GEAR » Using a quilt as a camp shawl to avoid carrying down jacket...
August 18, 9:53am

Re: the best place to keep dr. bronners soap? i think i got it
I put my soap in an old contact lens cleaner bottle which is about as long as the light pictured. I enlarged the hole slightly with a small nail to make the drop size more convenient and easier to ...

In GEAR » the best place to keep dr. bronners soap? i think i got it
August 17, 3:11pm

Re: Waterproofing Treatments for Single Wall Tent
But is it leaking? Nylon sags when exposed to moisture. It's just one of the limitations. You could do this, using a dilution of around 4:1 or 5:1 on the outside of the tent: http://j...

In GEAR » Waterproofing Treatments for Single Wall Tent
August 17, 9:35am

Re: Help choosing a pack. Sacrificing volume for comfort and features?
"I have been looking carefully at light or ultralight pack offerings from ULA, Gossamer, MLD, SMD, etc and they just seem so underwhelming to me compared to something from Osprey, REI, or othe...

In GEAR » Help choosing a pack. Sacrificing volume for comfort and features?
August 17, 9:11am

Re: Mild Weather Pack Kit.
Good list, and suggestions above. Don't forget a map too. :) You probably don't need the extra batteries. Just make sure the ones you use are fresh. Lithiums last longer and are bette...

In Gear Lists » Mild Weather Pack Kit.
August 17, 8:54am

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