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    I found my old North Face Wasatch 40° mummy bag...

    I found my old North Face Wasatch 40° mummy bag at my parents house just a few minutes ago (I forgot I still had it). I think I will use that right now in the summer although it is still going to be...
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    I am in the same boat that you are in. My...

    I am in the same boat that you are in. My problem with ordering an EE quilt is I feel like summer would be over by the time it gets here! I know that this isn't the most UL option, but this is...
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    @SWODaddy That will probably be the plan or the...

    @SWODaddy That will probably be the plan or the Montebell Down Multi Blanket if I can't find and EE, UQ, or the like here.
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    This post has given me some good ideas for what...

    This post has given me some good ideas for what to take next time on the trail I just started a keto diet and was curious what I would take with me into the back woods since in the past I lived off...
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    WTB: Summer Quilt (40-50 degree)

    I have decided that I want to try a summer quilt and don't want to wait for the build time of some of the cottage vendors....summer would be over by then.

    Don't really have a brand preference. ...
  6. I have hiked a bit in PA in the VFF TrekSports. ...

    I have hiked a bit in PA in the VFF TrekSports. They were great, light, and survived the rocks. My favorites ever are the original KSO, but I would not use those for hiking. Vibrate have a few new...
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    The first part of "hiking" shoes I purchased were...

    The first part of "hiking" shoes I purchased were a North Face mid cut GoreTex boot. I still have them and they are still holding strong. I purchased them in 2007 when I lived in MO and used them...
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    Good points about the summer sweats.

    Good points about the summer sweats.
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    Down vs Synthetic Summer Quilt

    Hey everyone,

    I am looking to purchase a 40 or 50 degree quilt and am torn between the Enlightened Equipment Prodigy quilt or an Underground Quilts Flight Jacket. I mainly hike in PA/NJ. I was...
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    PM sent....I will take it

    PM sent....I will take it
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    First Solo Shelter

    Hey everyone!

    I am in the market for a new solo shelter and was curious on the recommendations you had here on the forum. I have looked at the TarpTent Notch, MSR Carbon Reflex One, Big Agnes Fly...
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    PM sent your way!

    PM sent your way!
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    Thanks guys, I ended up getting a stupid good...

    Thanks guys,

    I ended up getting a stupid good deal on a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 that I could not pass up. That may be my summer set up when the bugs are bad allowing me to change and have a...
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    Tarp/Bivy or 1P Tent

    Hey Everyone,

    Looking at options for a solo shelter. I currently hammock it up, but am thinking of going back to ground. I am a stomach/side sleeper and am one of the weird ones that find the...
  15. I have a Warbonnet MamaJamba that I use for a...

    I have a Warbonnet MamaJamba that I use for a shelter if I am in the tarp or on the ground.
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    I use and love the Sawyer Squeeze. I have had no...

    I use and love the Sawyer Squeeze. I have had no issues with it at all. I prefer it over the old MSR pump filters that I have used.
  17. You are correct Rising3agle...I live around...

    You are correct Rising3agle...I live around Philly.

    I can fit everything right now for a 4 day - 4 night hike in my wife's Osprey Aura 35. I am thinking about jumping up thought to the Flash 45...
  18. Break down of gear....now a what pack size?

    Hey everyone,

    I have been posting about packs a little bit and finally got to weigh the gear that I will take on summer trips. I am looking for a bag mainly for overnight, but I know that there...
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    Sorry, I forgot to mention that I am...

    Sorry,

    I forgot to mention that I am hammocking. When I say shelter I mean hammock, tarp, and bug net. I just weighed everything I would take for an overnight....heck....it would be the same for...
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    Osprey Exos or ULA CDT

    I know....I know....two different animals. One is a frameless pack while the other isn't.

    I am in the market for a new pack and want to get lighter than what I had in my Gregory Z55 from when I...
  21. Is this still for sale??

    Is this still for sale??
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