I agree with the SectionHiker referral above. He has hiked in Scotland, knows gear, and will generally answer most any question you have.
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I agree with the SectionHiker referral above. He has hiked in Scotland, knows gear, and will generally answer most any question you have.
I used to have the Copper Spur UL1 and switched to the Tiger Wall UL1. I did not want or need the awning that the Copper Spur UL1 has. The Tiger Wall is semi-freestanding, but that has not been an...
I second the Feathered Friends EOS if warmth is the priority. It is the warmest puffy I own. Katabatic also has new Down jackets that I'm going to dry. They have even more Down than the EOS, and the...
This pack has SOLD.
All gear has sold.
This quilt has sold.
Another poster made the statement, "With increased hiking experience comes greater situational awareness so more experienced female hikers may have fewer issues. " and some may think I'm naive, but I...
The Duplex is SOLD
This is a 20 Degree Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt I purchased mid-2021. It is a regular, 6′, Navy color, with 850fp Down. I paid $302.50 for the quilt and I’m selling it for $240. The...
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On my last two hikes, I've had issues with my feet swelling, resulting in some painful sores on my feet. I changed my diet, lost more weight, elevated my feet each night, cried, etc. Nothing...
Zpacks Duplex for sale - $575 including shipping. Great condition. Purchased this summer for a Northville-Placid Trail hike and only used 4 nights. Payment via Paypal. Please PM me if interested. ...
One vote here for the OHM. I've used the Mariposa also and found the Ohm more comfortable with heavier weight.
I also always get a long quilt and put what I don't want to freeze in the foot of it.
I'm probably repeating what is said here so I'll just offer my vote. If you want a free-standing tent, I like the BA Copper Spur. I've used the BA, Hubba and Nemo tents and had most success with...
I hiked the CDT in 2009, so a lot has probably changed, but I can answer some of these and let you know what worked for me. I'm older now, so my memory isn't what it used to be. :-)
As I recall,...
I use the Hyperlite shoulder pouch. When it is raining hard I put the phone in a freezer bag, squeeze out the air, and put that in the Hyperlite shoulder pouch.
I was also going to suggest ULA. They are great to work with if you reach out and tell them what you need. I use the Ohm but have also used the Circuit and Catalyst.
This Mountain Laurel Designs Prophet backpack has been used on a handful of overnight trips and is in like-new condition without a scuff. I purchased it in December. The pack comes with 2 new hip...
I also wear fleece gloves and waterproof mittens. I've found the mitts are often more waterproof than gloves (probably less seams).
Another side sleeper here. I also made the switch to a quilt if above 20 degrees. Below 20 and I go back to my mummy. I've tried the Enlightened Equipment quilt and the katabatic Flex. I was much...
Bumping down to $425.
Aeon Li - $470 I purchased it blemished, and it has a small hole in the floor the size of a small pea.
I purchased it at the end of November for my BMT hike where it...
I have gotten Giardia twice (confirmed). There was once it was suspected. When I was young I pushed through it with medication. This last time on the Colorado Trail was tough. I never used to...
I wear dirty girl gaiters with my trail-runners. They do a nice job keeping out annoying debris. If winter hiking or hiking off-trail I use OR gaiters. Unless it's really cold I mostly hike in...