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Re: Video gear list: Glacier NP, mid-August
Interesting video... and nice pack!

In Gear Lists » Video gear list: Glacier NP, mid-August
August 20, 5:46pm

Opsack instead of hanging food
Who has used an Opsack kept with them in or near their shelter instead of hanging their food? I've done it several times in black bear territory, but mostly in the winter when bears are less ac...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Opsack instead of hanging food
August 20, 10:55am

Re: "I'm a girl, and I don't make heat. It sucks." Sleeping bag opinions for super cold sleepers.
With low temps around 50F, my wife sleeps comfortably on a pad and in a mummy bag which would keep me warm down to around 10F. In a double bag, wear warmer clothes so that you won't notice d...

In GEAR » "I'm a girl, and I don't make heat. It sucks." Sleeping bag opinions for super cold sleepers.
August 19, 11:14pm

Re: Ultralight AM/FM radios
The Sansa Clip MP3 player has an FM receiver built in. Not counting earbuds, it weighs 0.85 oz (24 g).

In GEAR » Ultralight AM/FM radios
August 18, 9:28pm

Group trip: Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
October? November? Any interest? Thoughts on routes or daily mileage?

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Group trip: Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
August 17, 9:36am

Re: Freezing filters
If it's below freezing during the day, you use something other than a filter. You might be able to put it into an insulated container or garment with a chemical hand warmer packet, but then...

In GEAR » Water Treatment
August 17, 8:04am

Re: A good kids UL hard shell
For our 3 youngest kids (2-6 years), we use the plastic (polyethylene?) kids rainsuits that Gander Mountain sells for around $10. For the oldest (almost 9, tall for age), size small DriDucks works,...

In GEAR » A good kids UL hard shell
August 17, 7:54am

Re: TT Scarp Question
I haven't had the need to use the crossing poles on my Scarp 2 on a real trip yet, but the velcro seems like it would be ok to me. It might be a problem if it iced up and wouldn't fasten, b...

In GEAR » TT Scarp Question
August 01, 12:34pm

Re: Exped Synmat UL problems
No problems at all here after 8 or more nights. "I think the key is making sure both inner valve flaps don't have any folds or kinks and that the plugs are secure." Exactly. I&...

In GEAR » Exped Synmat UL problems
July 30, 11:25pm

Re: side/belly quilt sleepers: stopping the chimney effect?
I only use a quilt sometimes, and then only down to around 40F. Whatever jacket or coat I've brought for around camp use works well to keep my exposed neck, shoulders, and arms warm when worn u...

In GEAR » side/belly quilt sleepers: stopping the chimney effect?
July 29, 11:00pm

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