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I use the PCT method, which i believe makes it more challenging for a bear, but not infallible. I recently moved to New Hampshire from Florida and find bear bagging much more difficult in New England...

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Gives new meaning to "bear canister"
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I would go with their wide option for ground sleeping. A hammock and its underquilt wraps partly around you, meeting the top quilt. However, on the ground a wider top quilt will make up for the lack...

The Rainbow is my favorite tent. I think it has the best ratio of room (both horizontal and vertical), lightweight, takes up small footprint (important in forested areas).

My experience with Granite Gear's belt exchange has been great! Super-fast return, no problems.

I have the ULA Amigo H2O and changed the filter with a Sawyer viral filter and have been very pleased. Mine has the filter inline about 3 feet below the bag. It is my total treatment method when...

naturejunkie,

You may want to investigate Six Moon Designs Starlight: 3400 cu in with extension collar + more in mesh pockets, weighs 25 oz or 30 oz with optional alum stays. Durable fabric. Gets...

Note that the fill power rating for down is taken after an exacting laboratory process to completely dry out the down to 0% humidity. In the field, especially in the east or pacific northwest,...

All my food (and trash) stays in these Odor Proof sacks.
http://www.watchfuleyedesigns.com/index.cfm?do=list&categoryid=2

My rain gear of choice is the poncho as it covers me and my pack. Also it breathes better than any other option. I made one myself using silnylon that weighs 5.3 oz.
If the weather is cold enough, I...

I use REI mesh MTS briefs on short hikes but, because of odor control, I use Ibex merino wool briefs (200 weight).

Smartwool mini crew adrenaline lites are my summer, mild weather socks to wear with Montrail Hardrocks. No smell, fast drying, durable.

Glad to hear the black flies are about done!

Minge season? Tell me it ain't so!

WATER TREATMENT METHOD

Addresses physical, chemical and, biological treatment for 1/2 pound including drinking container.

Parts:
1 liter soft-sided wide-mouth Nalgene...

What type of netting is required for black flies in New England? Is the larger mosquito mesh effective or is the finer noseeum mesh required?

I'd rather use the larger mesh as allow for better...

WATER TREATMENT METHOD

Parts:
1 liter soft-sided wide-mouth Nalgene canteen 2.0 oz
GSI coffee filter with threads to match canteen 1.7oz
6”x6”...

I love my Steripen. I have the new model "Adventurer". Both smaller and lighter than the previous version.
I do filter the water through a gravity filter prior to UV treatment so the turbidity is...

Now that summer is here in full swing, I am taking a survey of socks. Specifically, very fast drying socks for summer hiking.

If you have tried more than one brand/model of fast drying socks and...

Yikes! iliketacos and Frosty make me want to check into the Hilton!

As stated earlier, Black Diamond Mids, Tarptents are one step up from basic tarps and IMHO are excellent, lightweight shelters...

Hammock Engineer,

That is a brilliant idea that AYCE told you about, to start with the whole box of down on the tare weight scale and SUBTRACT to get the proper weight for each baffle. It never...

Okay, enough stuff sacks already! (drum-roll please) I’ve decided to attempt down-insulated vests for the wife and I. I’m hoping it ends up something along the lines of Montbell’s lightweight down...

I've just begun making my own gear such as quilts and I haven't found anything that will mark on slick nylon fabrics.
I've tried Sharpie and others and have resorted to using the blue painters tape...

My wife and I both have gore-tex, mid-height boots that we slog through mud and they stay dry, are comfortable and protect from rocks and roots. Mine are Montrail Comp XCR and my wife's are Vasque...

Trail runners are OK for warm weather of cool and dry conditions.
For me, cool (30's & 40's) and wet conditions, I need mid-height, gore-tex boots. I hike in the East, many times encountering marshy...