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Re: Need help with Weekend trip in VA
This site might be helpful.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Need help with Weekend trip in VA
April 30, 11:52am

Game/feature idea
Instead of Mafia Wars, there could be a Packweight Wars which involves adding weight to someone's pack! ;)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Announcing UBN: a social network for ultralight backpackers
April 28, 3:25pm

Shangri-la 3 as backpacking family tent
I backpack solo, and hope to start backpacking with one kid (age 6) and sometimes the entire family (wife + 4 kids, ages 6 months to 6 years). We'd mostly be going on trips in the mountains of ...

In GEAR » Shangri-la 3 as backpacking family tent
April 28, 12:11pm

Re: Re: Re: Bug net repair
I'd just sew a piece of noseeum netting over the areas which can't be stitched back together easily. Use good polyester thread such as Gutermann.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Bug net repair
April 26, 8:31am

Re: The Cold Face
I opted for the Scarp 2 with both the mesh and solid inner tents (still waiting on it). I already have an 8x10 silnylon tarp which I'll use on trips where weight is a more significant factor. I...

In GEAR » Tarptent Scarp 1 vs Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 warmth
April 26, 8:24am

Re: Turnabout is fair play
Hilarious! :D I like that idea better, so I'm going to try it too!

In GEAR » Exped air pillow
April 21, 12:04pm

Re: Exped air pillow
I have the regular and like it, but I'm nearly as comfortable with an empty inflated Nalgene Cantene (3 liter) under my head when on my back. I already carry this for collecting water, so I sav...

In GEAR » Exped air pillow
April 21, 11:24am

Re: Sleeping Bag for a Toddler: Ideas?
I don't think a quilt would work well. It would still get wet, and I have enough trouble keeping my toddlers covered up enough in a sleeping bag. I wouldn't want to try keeping them warm in...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sleeping Bag for a Toddler: Ideas?
April 16, 2:21pm

Re: Re: Rain
I really enjoy hiking in the rain for all of the many reasons others have so eloquently stated. I'm actually more likely to go on a trip if there is rain in the forecast.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Choosing to hike in the rain
April 16, 10:08am

Re: Overnighter this weekend or next
Any chance you can cook over a fire? That would save you around 12 oz. + consumable fuel. A fire might be more challenging in the rain though. I'd add a firesteel, along with the required pr...

In Gear Lists » Overnighter this weekend or next
April 16, 9:20am

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