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Re: Re: Quilt/Bag for 2?
If you're staying in warmer climates then Ray Jardine has a quilt kit using synthetic insulation that goes down to 40 degrees (can be increased to 20 by adding insulation). My fiance and I mad...

In GEAR » Quilt/Bag for 2?
February 26, 2:36pm

Re: Re: Re: Frameless pack under legs as insulation?
I have frameless packs by Gossamer Gear and MLD, and also use a 3/4 pad. I've never really been bothered by cold seeping through the pack itself. This may partly be because I wear very warm s...

In GEAR » Frameless pack under legs as insulation?
February 20, 4:08pm

Re: Re: Water Concerns in Ultralight
One technique I use for water with lots of "floaties" is to stretch some mesh from women's hose over the opening to the water container. This works better with wide-mouthed container...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Water Concerns in Ultralight
February 20, 4:04pm

Re: Re: Re: MLD updated
I like the new site layout as well. I know Ron's going to be introducing more products in the next month or so, but one thing that worries me a little is the disappearance of the super tarps a...

In GEAR » MLD updated
February 06, 9:48am

Re: Re: Hard Rocks and hard choices
I have the wide version of the Hardrocks (size 10.5) and it made all the difference for me - I have an old toe injury on my left foot that causes it to be wider than normals. I've also just bo...

In Gear Lists » buying a bigger shoes for PCT??
January 22, 9:59am

Re: Re: JMT Unresupplied Attempt Pack List
The only thing I would question is the need for river shoes. You have breathable running shoes as footwear, and your going to be crossing a lot of rivers/streams. Do you need to change footwear to...

In Gear Lists » JMT Unresupplied Attempt Pack List
January 11, 8:50am

Re: PCT Footware
Thanks for all your replies. Looks like the Hardrocks will be a safe choice for me. Has anyone had experience with the Montrail Vitesse? They're pretty light and seem to have a little more su...

In Gear Lists » PCT Footware
December 11, 1:20pm

Anyone currently using one of the new ULA backpacks?
I'm in the market for a new pack to handle 25-40lb loads, and am considering the ULA Catalyst and Circuit. My average pack weight will be in the mid 20's, but on occasion I'll need to ...

In GEAR » Anyone currently using one of the new ULA backpacks?
December 07, 11:46am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Making a sleeping system warmer
Similarly to Glenn, I use a 40 degree bag (Marmot Atom) and supplement it with additional clothes. I wear Possumdown socks, Sahalie tights, and drape my WM Flight Jacket over me as a torso quilt. ...

In Gear Lists » Making a sleeping system warmer
December 07, 11:38am

Re: how close did you get?
I got to do a lot of firsts for me this year: 1. Transitioning from GoreTex boots to trail runners (a great decision) 2. Visiting the spots in Sierra National Forest that I was driven out of...

In Philosophy & Technique » how close did you get?
December 05, 2:26pm

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