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I am on a quest to lighten my base weight, hopefully in an attempt to carry a..... chair! lol. Anyhow looking for a summer, sleep system that is firstly, very packable, second comfortable , 3rd...

I used to bring camp shoes... I tried Crocs, some very basic slippers; I called them prison slippers, water shoes... I gave up.. Every time I would wear them around camp I would slip and fall...

Has anyone seen anything like this? I am looking for something simple to toss glasses and headlamp.. things like that. The Marmot Birdhouse weighs 1.4oz

Maybe MYOG?

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wow! good for her! That will be life changing for her.

Good point, Ill scratch the liners only...

I wonder how that Traveller bag is?

Ive been rethinking my summer weather sleep system. I have a army surplus woobie/poncho liner. I have no idea what the temperature rating is, doubt it has an official rating. If I had to guess I...

Looking for the two pads

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I stumbled on guac powder near the taco kits in the grocery store. they are like $1 compared to the Mountain House type brands high price.

Just for giggles I went to recreation.gov to see how it the site works. None of the camp sites ive looked at are even listed? Only Twelve Mile, Hurricane River, and Little Beaver are able to be...

I have to add another vote for the NU25! It is awesome! I wanted to get a headlamp with red light AND USB rechargeable. the NU25 is about the only option and its under $30! IMO it sets the bar for...

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I am still in the hunt for the women’s long s2s. Seems to be sold out everywhere. No rush, my season is pretty much over until spring.

I have a Ridgerest and a...

Yep! But if I had to be Nitpicky its a really subdued yellow. It’s not quite as loud as I like.

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I’ll give that a try. I recently started using a Gossamer Gear Gorilla. It uses a removable foam pad for the back ventilation. It also doubles as a sitpad

I ended up getting the redesigned Gorilla in yellow!

It’s awesome. I love the huge mesh pocket.

It has made me rethink the way I pack.

Very nice. I noticed that too.

The women’s is the same length as the regular xlite i am used to but an additional 5” wider!

I am on a quest to find the most comfortable sleep pad with weight as second consideration.

I use a Xlite now. I can't seem to get the pressure right. I am a side sleeper, I feel like I either get...

Sounds like Coves it is! I think my plan is finalized! This is exciting! Hope I can book all these... that would throw a huge wrench in it all.


Any good shopping recommendation? Hopefully...

Ok, If i take Plan 1

Au Stable (7.1) (W)
SevenMile (7.3) (W)
Mosquito River (16) (W)
Hike out to Sand point (9.1)

and add Beaver Creek, Only because Old Man Out mentioned it (cant remember...

Oh wow. Thank you for the details! I’ll add that to my notes to take with me!

Btw, what are Pink Lady Slippers?


I love this feed back! You guys know exactly when I can hammer down and pound...

when you say hefty bags, you you mean the large ziplock type bags or trash bags? I think they actually sell a bag in the ziplock area that is really big... bigger than the quart freezer bags. I...

I like your plan! That would let me see the light house at Au Stable and the views from Beaver Creek!

on the trip planning guide they claim in my average highs is 60 average low is 40. lowest I...

Its getting close to 6 months away from a late May trip if I want to reserve sites. Is late May, probably the last week, a good time? I don't want to fight biting insects and let it ruin my trip. I...

When going on car trips I always look for unique places to pull off and take a break and eat. I was traveling right past Harpers Ferry and had to stop. I am not a thru hiker and have never been to...

I used to be a stuff it on in the backpack kind of person until I started to buy more expensive gear. Now I am more paranoid about it getting damaged. For giggles I stuffed my quit into my flat...

What is cell service like in this area? My main concern is to be able to call/text my ride when I get near the end at Sand Point.

I would also like to be able to check in with wife periodically...