Funny no one is mentioning the spoon shape, which is the biggest difference between the Disco and "standard" bags. Had mine for several seasons and my feeling is its lost loft despite using only the...
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Funny no one is mentioning the spoon shape, which is the biggest difference between the Disco and "standard" bags. Had mine for several seasons and my feeling is its lost loft despite using only the...
I might be confused but my recollection from 2 years ago was Dicks Dome is still there and usable but they built what amounts to a lodge, much larger than any shelter I had seen before called the...
Ive used Big Agnes Pump House bags for years. Nice thing about using a formal bag is its a multifunction device, haul/store water, inflate pad, hang food, store things.
The model Pump House I have...
Same here, I always come home with food. 3 trips ago I somehow confused my provisions with what was staying home and I ended up bringing both.So after 10 days I come home with 2 weeks of food, lol....
Correct, 15 minutes with the CS UL1 in REI was all I needed to know it was not for me. I'm not a minimalist hiker, I like my comfort and I'm willing to do the work, hell, I've never hiked with less...
I'm a small to normal sized guy and after camping with a CS UL3 with my wife, solo trips with FC U2 and I now own 2 CS UL2, I dont see any reason to skimp on a few ounces(my body weight fluctuates...
Sounds like you just need a regular casual use tent like a Coleman or Kelty. I have the 2lb backpacking gear, but for car camping a 4 man Kelty that cost $100 new fills the bill.
Funny how people worry about the Boiling Springs section and also the Roller Coaster. Both are highly over rated for difficulty. I decided to play it safe and assume doing twice my normal mileage...
Isn't that the one with the lead foil anti radiation liner? :-?
I agree, the room is worth some extra weight.
I've tried(week to 10 days outings) the Copper Spur UL3(pre 2020), FlyCreek UL2(also pre 2020) and both pre and post 2020 Copper Spur UL2s. I now own...
Love my rain "skirt", packs down to matchbox size. Best part is I can whip out my umbrella and wrap the skirt in under 30 seconds, so on those on/off days its an order of magnitude more convenient....
I cant hike without Raspberry Crumble, so I make my own now.
https://www.rei.com/product/610186/mountain-house-raspberry-crumble-4-servings shows the ingredients and weights, so its just a matter...
Only reason I did not mention the CS2 which seems to be a go to for many, is the OP is coming from a bivy so one can presume he is not going to complain about the room of the CS1. That said, when you...
Funny you should mention color, my 2018 CS UL2 is orange and while I do like the idea that should you go away from your campsite, say to gather wood its easy to see thru the woods. A few times I did...
Its never a surprise when people buy BA tents and the Copper Spur series is always a winner. Maybe not the best for everyone in every situation but unless a tent is wrong for you in the first place...
I'm 100% with Tipi. I dont mind people doing what ever kind of hike they want and saying they did the AT . But once it comes out they slack packed or spent a big percentage of nights off trail then...
OK, so this tells me Covid is a good thing as it has effectively killed the handshake. I certainly do not want to shake hands with those using the digital cleaning method on the trail :D
But a...
Yes, cheap and easy to catch DC metro to the train at Union Station. I've gone both ways- to and from HF. Train both times was at low capacity so no issue to keep backpack with me and use a "spare"...
Early in this thread the use of oven bags was mentioned and pretty much dismissed as a hassle given the lack of closure. However I see that self adhesive closures are commonly available on oven bags....
I agree the so called no odor bag is a worthwhile addition, I've had bears in camp a couple times and my take is they go for the strongest and most desirable scents. Case in point was at Blackburn...
Hobbs, since you think this is reasonable favor to ask, please extend the same courtesy to me as I certainly dont need your attitude or opinion here or on the trail.
I would imagine a lot of people are like me, fascinated by your trips but dont feel like there is much I can say that is germane. You are literally at another level both in terms of trip length and...
Not scared of the dark but I have heard a few noises that raised the hair on the back of my neck. Describing one noise to others I was told a bobcat sounds like that. Not something I want to hear...
Bottom with the idea that the strap tends to keep the pole attached to your wrist. From the top is a more direct path to slip off your hand. But I'd wager in those situations where you might lose...
BTW, I would advice caution with the link in my post above, its has that too good to be true feel to the website. I see there are many offerings of this general type, its not a new idea, so just be...