I believe EE moved production of just the mass drop quilts overseas due to the sheer number of orders. I think the mass drop page says a max amount of 550 or something crazy like that. So they moved...
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I believe EE moved production of just the mass drop quilts overseas due to the sheer number of orders. I think the mass drop page says a max amount of 550 or something crazy like that. So they moved...
You've got the John Muir Trail. A beautiful 220-ish mile hike through the High Sierra in California. Unfortunately, the permit system seems to be a real pain.
There's the Tahoe Rim Trail at 145(?)...
I'm very minimalist, and I'm not sure if that's your approach, but here's my suggestions:
Only take one pair of socks unless you have liner socks. With liner socks, you wear them under your normal...
I have a hammock in Hexon 1.6 (Not from Dutch, but it's the same material). I've never noticed a stretch at all. The fabric is very soft and comfortable as well, much better than an ENO hammock.
+1...
I have a Jarbidge underquilt from Arrowhead Equipment, the cheapest (that I know of) option around. $100 for a 3/4 length 25 degree underquilt. If it's warmer, don't use a foot pad for your feet and...
For those out there experienced in tarps, have you found that perimeter netting, such as on the SMD Deschutes Plus, works? Does it blow open in the wind too easily?
You can check out Trekkertent too. They're based in the UK, and they have the Phreeranger which could work. Not exactly freestanding and very expensive, but it is very lightweight at only 890 grams....
I use the Anker 3000 mAh pack. Weighs like 3 ounces and gives me a full charge. I don't really use my phone that much though, so you might need more.
My very first overnight with a hammock was on the shore of a lake. At around midnight I woke up to a beaver scratching at the tree I was hanging from. It was more surprised than me thankfully, and...
I have a horrible tree allergy, and so my nose is constantly runny/stuffy (about 8 months running as of now). At night, all of the mucus in my nose runs down my throat and into my stomach. At any...
Either my hammock which is perfect for day hikes and short trips as a comfy way to relax around camp, or my camera. There's always something special about photos for me, even more so when they fit...
In the market for a UL solo tent. Looking at many different options, namely a SMD Lunar Solo (preferably not the LE version), the TarpTent Protrail, TarpTent Notch, and LightHeart SoLong, but open to...
You can always tack the Juan De Fuca trail onto the West Coast Trail, go up along that to the northern terminus of the WCT, and then just hike all the way back down. North Cascades will likely still...
Why not just try to use it on the ground? Hammock Gear makes quality products.
Never heard of that, but it looks amazing. It would make it around 90 miles, which is what I'm looking for in a hike as well.
The Olympics is also a great suggestion that I somehow completely...
I have a (very ambitious) goal of thru-hiking the PCT next summer. I'd go SOBO so that I have time to graduate high school (probably pretty important) and then I'd defer my enrollment to college by a...
ZPacks will be lighter, and better for ultralight/lightweight loads.Osprey Exos would be better for heavier loads. The Osprey will be a lot cheaper though, as ZPacks gear tends to cost a lot.
Try the Marmot NanoWave 55. Seems to be around the same weight, same price as well.
I've noticed with all waterproof shoes I own (golf shoes, North Face hiking shoes, old leather boots) that they are just water resistant. Highly water resistant, yes, but try and dangle your feet in...
http://www.trailspace.com/gear/mountain-hardwear/phantom-45/
Looks like it'll fit up to 5'6".
SOBOs usually start on July 1st, give or take a week or two. Assuming you'll start at Bridge of the Gods, you'll probably meet almost all of them, but won't get to hike with any. Maybe one or two...
When you have to lug around a 25lb school bag every day without a hip belt, 10lb feels like a dream. It's all about what you're used to carrying, not what everyone else carries.
ULA CDT: 20.30z (Stripped down a lot)
SMD Lunar Solo: 24oz
Hammock Gear Burrow 30 Econ: 21oz
Thermarest ZLite SOL: 14oz
Total: 79.3oz or about 5 pounds
I live in Bellingham, which is about 30 minutes south of Canada. Right near the mountains as well.
It's been starting to warm up a lot here, with average weekly highs of around 55-60. Unfortunately,...
Most people use footprints to protect from things like twigs and pebbles that could rip a floor. Polycryo is a popular choice for footprints because it is dirt cheap, ultralight, and easy to get....