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I understand your point, but Backpacker does say on there website that there reviews are done independent of the Manufacturer and that company logos may be near or on the same page as the review of...

I personally have found that liner bags are not worth there weight and that there effectiveness to add warmth lessens as the temperture drops.

Then again others swear by them to each there own. ...

Using your thinlight on top of the neo-air is warmer. FYI I found the 1/4 to be more practical then the 1/8th for minimal weight penalty. Also for cold temps a full length pad is a plus.

Second...

How about a full on Horseshoe set. In the Bershire Mountains, Western Mass

In my defense I only carried half...and it was so cold we only played one game.

The only organisms that would survived, would be the ones that Bob Peoples permits to live.


Good thing he likes hikers.

Folts Minimalist neck knife. 1.1oz + 0.5oz sheath = 1.6oz total

Couldnt quite link a picture for these but very functional for the weight


I will be bringing a Leatherman Micra as well =...

My start date was pushed back from the Apr 1st to Apr 3rd, a few equipment issues held me from having my sister drive me on Wednesday to Amicola. Im holed up at Alabama University hanging with her...

If you are concerned about length you could go with the Lunar Duo and sleep at an angle, you would have plenty of room. There would be a weight penalty going that route but no more then going to a...

+1 on Montbell UL Super Stretch or the newer version.

Got a #2 rated to 25* on sale and it is comfy and hugs you while not smothering/constricting you at the same time...hmmm if ONLY I could...

Good luck. Hope to see you out there!

Im going to be starting on saturday. Originally was begining thursday but an equipment "issue" set me back, now im waiting it out at Alabama University...

I have done most of my prep hiking in MA, I would plan to have your journey hit Mt. Greylock at the very least. I think MA is about 90 miles so if you have 8 days to do it and avg ~11 miles a day you...

I just quit my job on tuesday. Last day next week some time. I work in Fraud Investigation we had a crazy bizy year last year with everything that was going on. So much so that the small company that...

Prolite Gear seems to have the best prices on the SuperStretch. I picked up the #2 for $260.

They do not have all models and do not have many instock but you could find a deal there.
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+1 on SMD Lunar Duo

Loads of space (probably fit 3 people in a pinch (very cozy)

very adjustable in height of pitch, Storm mode/vent mode

I like the green color, very warming to wake up...

I just purchased New Balance MT100's they are light, under 16oz for the pair. so when they are not on your feet they are a minimal penalty on your back. no hikes in them yet.

They are a low...

http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/

I was to weak to give in... to strong to loose

- Foo Fighters

I wanted to thru last year. I would have of had my one of my closest friends with me had I done it. But I waited until this year and planned my life to save up the money to afford the trip and put my...

I find it comftorable to about 45

I have a 35 degree synthetic Alps bag I purchased off Steep and Cheap for $40 keep and eye out I have seen the 20* one on there before

Sorry about that did not mean anything by it. Did not see his age. Still the concept of layering and ground insulation is just as important as bag, I did not learn it until alot later than 15.
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Your Sleep System as a hole is important. Here is what im bringing.

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I just purchase a Montbell UL Super Streatch #2. rated to 25* ($260 from prolite gear) 1lb 12oz

Have not used it but...

An example of why I hike.

1. This past weekend My uncle and I hiked up Bear Mt. NY, we past by two groups of twelve who turned back from the summit because of the conditions. (Cold, raining,...

I am getting real pumped now that work is "out of the way" never thought you could catch a disease from some place you have never been. It seems I have caught Springer Fever anyway!!!

Thats a bummer about last year.

I was hit by a F 350 about 4 or so years back, coupled with playing sports my hole life my back is probably older than my 25 yrs.

In the past two months I have...