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This same thing happened to me. I just kinda guessed how to clean it. I ran fresh water through it several times then let it dry. I only weighted 3 days before closing it up and storing it. This was...

Im planning a brief section hike in GA this June and i was wondering if anybody knew how abundant water sources were along the trail there. Specifically the section of trail between Woody Gap and...

I have a Hennessey Hammock Explorer Ultra Light Zip and the exact same hammock in the classic Velcro. The zip beats the classic hands down. Its easier to get in to, less clostro for those who need...

Thanks for all of your suggestions and opinions. so far ive narrowed my search to the following:

Montbel UL Super Spiral Down Hugger #3 with 800 fill. $340 at 22oz. its pretty much the max of my...

ok i have had a eureka sliver city 30 degree bag for a few years and now its starting to loose its loft and ability to keep me warm. I have a base pack weight of around 13lbs and a tight budget. Im...

Granite gear Vapor Trail 34oz
Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight 24oz
regular tarp 11oz or the sil hex tarp 18oz
eureka silver city 30degree 34oz
thermarest ridgerest small 9oz or KAQ...

I like my Eureka 30 .. its heavy 34oz but not that bad. Im saving up for a nice down bag but that will b a while.

My Hennessy hex tarp is the sil model at 18oz for a BIG tarp.

KAQ underquilt...

Ok so ive been slimming down my pack over the past few months. and i have finally gotten it down to about 14lbs base pack weight. Does anybody have any further suggestions or opinions.

Granite...

I havnt read this book, but ive hiked all through that area. The two lodges that i know of are the Amacalola falls lodge. its on and run by the state park. But ive also stayed at the Len Foote Hike...

A camera attached to your head? On my last hike i lost my camera the week before the hike and in panic i stopped at rei on the way. i picked up a Gopro HD 960. I LOVE this camera. it comes with a...

ok .. i get that parachord ONLY holds 550lbs but ive set up a hammock with 80lb test rope. If you use parachord, use the double ring method it works like a charm. I recently switched to whoopie...

What model Steripen do u hav

Ok so i hav not found any plastic bottles that work with my steripen so i've decided to take one nalgene and a Platypus Big zip 2.0L. I can use the steripen in the platy but only one liter at a time....

yeah i hope GA wont be too hot this time of year. When i start im gonna use my gregory pack, but i plan to buy a ULA once i get to neels gap to further lighten my load.

I hav the Steripen protector. It's the military version of the adventurer. The way the water sensors are positioned it won't work in most bottles. I hoped it would fit in the platy soft bottles but...

I just bought the Katadyn hiker pro .. It comes with an adapter kit that you install into any bladder hose. If you don't get the pro you hav to buy the adapter kit separately for $8. Along with the...

I have the Steripen protector which is the military version of the adventurer. I got it from amazon for $50 brand new. Randomly amazon sells the protector for $50 and the journey for $60. It's a...

Alright so i have a Gregory Boltoro 70 which is way to big for what i do besides in the winter. Ive shaved my base weight down to aout 18lbs. I need your opinion on these 3 packs. Granite gear Blaze...

thanks for all the advise. Im leaving next week. is there a good camp site at woody gap (not the woods hole shelter) i've revised my list. How can u hike without underwear. what do u think of the new...

Alright im planning out a section hike of the southern AT starting at Springer Mountain. This is my tentative gear list and some comments. Last time i hiked i had a 40lb pack. it was ok but my goal...

I found this on amazon for around $15. It looks like a great price on gear, but will it charge a iPhone/iPod. Also how fast will it charge a small electronic.

Thanks for all your input. Yesterday i ordered the HH explorer UL with the hex tarp. It cost a lot but i think it will be worth the coverage. Just 3 questions

Does anybody have an opinion on...

Alright, i know there is a big discussion on hammocks vs light tents. i currently have a MHW 2 person tent and the eno one-link system. I have spent several nights in the hammock and i like it a lot,...