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Whistle
"If both hands were incapacitated, how are you going to get the whistle to your lips?" Mine's on my chest strap. Haven't actually tried to get it in my mouth without my hands y...

In GEAR » Flashlight vs. Headlamp for hiking
November 04, 6:40pm
Scarp
Nick, Thanks for all the pics and comments. That must have been a lot of work. I have one on my wish list. Maybe next winter.

In GEAR » Scarp 1 First Impressions
November 03, 8:54pm
Alpinlite
That Alpinlite is toasty. I've been in mine in the mid-20's with a strong wind coming through my Tarptent and been warm as can be. I move around a lot when I sleep and like a little more ro...

In Gear Swap » FS: JD Quilt, WM Megalite, WM Alpinlite
November 03, 5:55pm
Vent
I had finally put the tent away for the season and you guys made me drag it out again. It has been hanging up for 3 weeks since my last trip and I put it away 2 days ago. Oh well. Well, to parap...

In GEAR » Rainshadow 2
November 03, 5:37pm
RS 2
I got mine this year. No top vent. Don't know when that changed. I haven't had it in really strong winds yet. It was blowing pretty good in the middle of one night but I pitched the rear in...

In GEAR » Rainshadow 2
November 03, 10:27am
Pulk
I haven't done any winter camping but plan to this season. I'm taking a class on it with the Colorado Mountain Club in January. Really looking forward to it. I'm a huge pulk fan. We ...

In Winter Hiking » Snowshoe sizing when pulling a pulk
November 01, 10:09am
Winded
Thanks for the kudos, support, and suggestions. >I still slow up, going up steeps. I still get winded and have to slow down. You nailed it. It's more lungs than legs. I've improve...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
October 30, 9:09am
Good points
Those are all very good points. I don't hike really cover long distances. 12-14 miles is probably average. And the usual elevation changes in the mountains. I definitely feel a lot stronger hik...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
October 28, 9:28pm
Staying warm
I just got the Allen & Mike Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book. book and it mentions doing something to generate some body heat before going to bed. They're talking about winter camping but t...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Anomalies in insulation performance
October 28, 8:13pm
Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
I've often heard people say things like "a pound on the foot is worth 5 pounds on the back" and "I'd rather lose a few pounds than give up (insert luxury item here)". Ho...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
October 28, 8:03pm

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