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I sent bethmess a longer PM, but for future reference for others looking, I'm a big-hip lady, and here's my basic setup:
Sleeping bag--Montbell UL Super Spiral (15 degree). Pro: elastic flexes to...

I have Becoming Odyssa and probably won't read it again. I'm heading out on a trip soon, though, so would need your address pretty quickly. PM me if you still want it.

Yes, I realize they were gone for kickoff. It's now been three days with no response, and they are leaving on a longer trip in less than a week, leaving me very concerned that the issue with my order...

Has anyone been in communication with ZPacks over the last couple of days? I'm trying to get a response on a problem with my order and haven't had any response to my emailed requests for information...

I wear men's Smartwool boxers with a fly so I can use my pStyle more easily.

Saucony Peregrin 4 for me (men's here). 4 mm drop and wide forefront without too-wide of a heel. They even have a little metal bit at the bottom of the laces for hooking in my Dirty Girls.

I've been testing a freezer-bag cooking musubi-style recipe, and it's working pretty good, though instant rice isn't as good as sushi rice. Instant white rice + spam single + boiling water go into...

I bought an earlier version of the earlylight (then called firstlight) in 2005 for bicycle touring when I was on a budget and needed something in that price range. It's been used, maybe... 150-180...

So...as a woman with broader hips, this just seems to happen sometimes because the hip belt is trying to stay on a curved surface (a difference of 3-4 vertical inches may result in a several-inch...

I have and like the ones by ZPacks: http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/shoulderpouch.shtml

I keep a water bottle in one and a camera/snacks in the other, but you can buy them singly, too, if you...

http://www.panasonic.com/us/consumer/cameras-camcorders/lumix-digital-point-shoot-cameras/dmc-zs19k.html

20x optical zoom, though it doesn't hit all your other boxes.

I meant that you can see your location directly on the inReach (whether or not it's paired with a phone or other external device) in a way you can't with Spot since it doesn't have a screen. In my...

I've only been using my inReach for a week, but I've done close to 50 miles (averaging 2 mph, so not fast miles) with tracking set to every 10 minutes, have been messing around with the messaging...

The inReach will give you your location. There's a "Location" function that shows your elevation and GPS coordinates as a function separate from the tracking function. You can send that info to...

How long is a few weeks? ZPacks says 4 weeks for backpacks right now, and at this time of year, they may not be able to rush your order.

I really like my lightweight Icebreaker long sleeved shirt, but last year I got a MUSA wool T-shirt from Rivendell Bikes: http://www.rivbike.com/Tops-s/126.htm
It's much more durable for wearing...

Steep & Cheap has a wool category on sale today and tomorrow if anybody's shopping for wool. Quite a bit of stuff at 50% off and a decent selection of sizes still....

I got the pack liner from LiteTrail for $5 (2-pack): http://litetrail.com/products/litetrail-nylobarrier-pack-liner
Haven't tested it yet, but I like that it's clear. Some people may like that it's...

There's a review in TrailGroove that discusses battery life toward the end of the article: http://www.trailgroove.com/issue10.html?autoflip=49
Overall, the author seemed impressed with the battery.

I agree with shelterbuilder about Slumberjack bags. As a poor student, I got one and used it for at least 100 nights without any trouble. The temp rating was not accurate, but it was cheaper to just...

This meetup group in the StL area is pretty active: http://www.meetup.com/LetsHikeStL/

I've never hiked with them, but I've used the group to find good local hikes since I'm fairly new to the...

I use them at home and prefer them to my mooncup when I have access to running water, but they take quite a bit of water to get clean, so I use a mooncup on the trail instead. Also, you have to pay...

I just completed SOLO's WFA training last month and found it useful and informative, but if you are serious about guiding and have the time/means, I'd also recommend going right to the WFR course....

I'm your wife's height and also sleep cold (though I have more body fat than your wife). I currently have a Montbell UL Super Spiral rated to 15, but if I were really camping in ten degree weather,...

Windproof underwear is popular with cyclists. My cycling husband swears by Craft brand for windproof tops and bottoms: http://shop.craftsports.us/active-ws-gunde-short-mens.html or for a more...