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Re: Breathable Bivvy - Alpine Conditions and Down Bag
"Ideally I'm looking for something that can be completely closed if required (so that the sleeping bag hood stays dry as well)." Are you thinking you'll close it up in such a w...

In GEAR » Breathable Bivvy - Alpine Conditions and Down Bag
February 08, 8:06pm
Re: Four Point Five Pounds.
It's an interesting (and sometimes amusing) question as to how much extra weight it takes to *really* matter. I sometimes find myself wondering whether extra ounces really warrant so much atten...

In Philosophy & Technique » Four Point Five Pounds.
February 07, 8:22pm
Re: Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses
My fav for backpacking are sports glasses (for durability) with polycarbonate Transitions lenses. Durable, scratch-resistant, and one pair works for day and night. The only rub is if you want pol...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Source for UL Precription Sunglasses or Lenses
February 07, 7:49pm
Re: what are lightest synthetic base layers
Thanks to all for your suggestions. Art's "if you are trying to mimic silk why not just use silk?" is the right question. I want silk's feel and its light weight (warmth is not t...

In GEAR » what are lightest synthetic base layers
January 27, 7:33am
what are lightest synthetic base layers
Looking for recommendations on lightest synthetic base layers. So far, Terramar Silkweight, at just under 10 oz for tops+bottoms, seems about as good as it gets, but I wasn't crazy about the fi...

In GEAR » what are lightest synthetic base layers
January 26, 7:39am
not a stupid question at all
No question about how something works is a stupid question, but this one is especially not stupid - darn good question! I suspect that under most relevant conditions, it's the effect of dehy...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Why does being hydrated make you sleep warmer?
January 24, 6:45pm
Re: REI Flash (and Osprey Hornet)
Happy to share my experiences with both the Flash and the Hornet. Both are excellent packs overall, but not without some shortcomings. I've used the Flash 65 a lot (and the 50 a little), not...

In Gear Lists » Midwest Gear List - Spring / Summer 2012
January 19, 5:47pm
Re: Backpacking in New England
"There's a third factor here that is pretty significant to me. The cost of backpacking ..." I certainly get that. That's why I started with the financial cost of failure in my ...

In GEAR » Where does durability win over light weight?
January 12, 6:20pm
Re: William, you lost me.
I'm just encouraging an exploration of what the actual options and risks are (including whether, under these circumstances, hypothermia was a significant risk). Your other solutions sound fi...

In GEAR » Where does durability win over light weight?
January 12, 5:46pm
Re: What would I do?
And how far is it back to the trailhead or to other sources of safety?

In GEAR » Where does durability win over light weight?
January 12, 11:42am

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