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I have a gently used Western Mountaineering Antelope Sleeping Bag - Long size (suitable for up to 6'6") for sale This bag is rated to 5 degrees, and this mfrs ratings are pretty accurate in my...

I am a happy owner of a Warbonnet Blackbird (2 of 'em counting the one my wife uses). I'm 6'5" and 230 lbs and find the fit good and more comfortable than other hammocks I have tried. In addition...

My Rab "Super Dru" eVent jacket breathes FAR better than Goretex even when the GTX has pit zips. YMMV

The Henry Shire's Contrail will work for you (solo tent) and the SMD Lunar Duo (2 person tent but reasonably light and HUGE!). The Vamp will work, too, but needs the bugnet for insects.

Check out Hammock Forums. There are whole forum sections devoted to the gear makers...both big (e.g. Hennessy) and all the cottage-gear makers (like Warbonnet, The Perfect Trees, Backwoods...

As Ewker said, the partial UQ is lighter, smaller in packed bulk and ultimately cheaper. It provides underneath insulation coverage from knees to shoulder (more or less), so a pack or foam pad or...

If I were only to have ONE sleeping bag, I'd get a 15-20 degree bag. With extra clothing you can go lower if needed, and unzipping deals with warmer temps.

Another vote for the Gossamer Gear Gorilla...tough, light, and flexible enough for anything from daytripping to longer trips!

I really like the Aquasimple from Paul Gibson at Arrowhead Equpment HERE. Paul is a super nice and a dedicated cottage gear provider who developed a simple replacement gravity system that uses the...

For me the "worst" are the relatively long drives to get to good/interesting backpacking trails. Maybe that's another way of saying "...not enough trails...":)

My experience as well. At home in a bed, I'm exclusively a side sleeper. In my hammock, I'm almost totally on my back...maybe a bit tilted but not much! Oh, and my hammock is a gathered-end...

Using a "ground" pad in a hammock will work...sort of...but works better in hammocks that are double bottom layers (e.g. Warbonnet Blackbird). In my experience of trial and error, the WIDE pads, 25"...

That varies depending on how you pitch the tent. The upper seam of the bathtub floor attaches to the mosquito netting...which is in turn attached to the silnylong "tarp". If you pitch the tarp "up...

Primary Pack - loads up to 25 lbs - Gossamer Gear Gorilla pack
Secondary Pack - load up to 25 lbs (but more bulky (think cold weather clothing/bags/etc) - Granite Gear Vapor Trail
For loads over 25...

I use a Caldera Cone with a 900ml Evernew tall pot. Total weight is around 10 oz.

I also have various white gas and iso/butane stoves but never carry them anymore...too much bulk, too much...

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Hmmm...not sure how to answer this. I use clothes/jacket in a stuff sack as a pillow, but I don't carry a dedicated pillow.

I have the Montbell Hooded Alpine Parka...it's a good item, well-made and a staple in my outdoor wardrobe. It's not up to "belay jacket" level warmth, though. It's not designed for that.

I look, but frankly don't find much that I really "need". I've got my gear pretty much dialed in where I want it for warmer weather. I'm still tinkering with the cool/cold weather options...

Petzl Tikka Plus

I second (or third) the idea of using a trash compactor bag. They're heavy enough to hold up and work well to keep your stuff dry. I also use a pack cover with a grommet at the bottom, but the...

More than anything, the best boots are those that fit your feet well.

Second, I detest anything with a GoreTex liner. They make my feet sweat like mad and take forever to dry when (inevitably)...

MontBell Alpine Light Down Parka...currently on sale at ProliteGear.com. It's not a super-warm belay type jacket, but is warmer and lighter than a heavyweight fleece, especially good for shoulder...

Caldera Cone (from AntiGravity Gear) and Evernew 900 ml "tall" pot. Boils 2 cups of water in 7-8 min on 3/4 oz of alcohol.