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Dangerllama posted:Hi. I bought a titanium double walled mug. I will never not make coffee the backcountry in one of these again. I bought a titanium one but I guess it wasn't double walled, so it gets very hot. Still love it
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Yeah it's snow peak. Good mug.
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Just checked and my tent weighs 7 lbs. I need to go lower.
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Casu Marzu posted:
Sleeping pads! I've had an Alps sleeping pad for the last ten years and got a lot of great use out of it. I just upgraded to one of these that I found on sale: https://seatosummitusa.com/products/comfort-light-insulated-mat I can't believe how light it is and how small it packs up. And you can actually lie comfortably on your side as advertised. Look how small! 
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Maybe it goes without saying, but I wouldn't ever recommend paying full price for the "premium" brands. I like the fancy things though so I keep an eye on annual sales or wait until something I want is finally discounted.
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At this point I might as well buy the proprietary inflatable pillow that attaches to the air valve..
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Do they make something like a cot/stretcher that pairs could take turns carrying? I'm sure there's a term for this, but I don't know it.
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taqueso posted:This discussion is bringing back memories of learning what a tumpline is from old backpacking books brb upgrading to an Osprey Tumpline 65l
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The Wiggly Wizard posted:the n+1 rule for tent sizing This is something I've been thinking about recently. I've only ever had a 3-person tent, and it's cramped with two people + a dog, but I have done three people without trouble before. I was thinking of downsizing to an UL 2-person, but I'm wondering if it'll be more cramped than I'd like. Normally I'd check them out in the store, but I'm avoiding stores right now for obvious reasons.
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I need a better lantern and wouldn't mind spending a bit of money. Any recommendations? My current one is probably the most annoying thing in my kit and uses D cells of all things. It's like a brick. I want something that packs up small, weighs little, maybe doesn't use batteries at all, and doesn't sacrifice light too much. Maybe something like this would be fine idk: https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/157561/ultimate-survival-technologies-spright-recharge-lantern Fitzy Fitz fucked around with this message at 02:48 on Aug 23, 2020 |
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I hate buying shoes without trying them on. I wear Moabs and they fit my large feet well. I have a pair of Salomon boots that fit my toes well but slip on my heel. But that's just my feet. Moabs are bulky shoes. The Ultras look less bulky?
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Yeah I love my Moabs for all the rocky trails here, and I haven't really worn my nice boots since getting them. The only times I would prefer something else is overly wet conditions and high summer when I would prefer more airflow / less insulation.
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Slimy Hog posted:I ended up using Amazon's prime wardrobe to order a bunch of hiking boots and try them on before buying, worked pretty well for me. Last time I did this I got three or four pairs of boots and had to return them all at the UPS store during the Christmas rush, and I kind of just hated the experience all around. It does work though.
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The REI sale's got me thinking about getting an Osprey Exos 58, but it looks like their sale price is the same as everyone else's right now. Anyone use one of these?
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Yeah I picked out a Luci one yesterday. I'm excited about the space/weight I'm gonna save with this thing.
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I guess this would be a good time for me to get used to using my Whisperlite.
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I checked the local outdoors store today and they seemed to have the regular amount of canisters for regular prices.
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Yeah I'm 5'11" and find that I'm right at the medium/large cutoff for so many things. For the sleeping pad issue you might try resting your feet on your pack?
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otoh I just got a new Nemo bag and I think I love it. It's violin shaped, which gives you extra knee room and lets you sleep on your side without rotating the bag itself. It's extremely comfortable.
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Verman posted:Salomon Quest 4D GTX These are great boots, with the usual boot caveats. I think I'm going to go with Salomon for my next shoe buy because they're very well made.
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Pennywise the Frown posted:I just got one of these a few months ago and used it this summer. It's the Nemo Disco 15. Somehow it got down to the 40s during the night and I was super comfortable. I'm a side/stomach sleeper and when I had my last sleep study done they said I "sleep violently" lol. I kick and toss and turn in my sleep so hearing about "spoon" shaped bags made me super excited. It was excellent. My most comfortable sleep ever while camping (in a sleeping bag). Yeah, I got the Disco! I'd never bought any of Nemo's stuff before, but I'm really impressed with the construction quality compared to my old Marmot bag. No more 15-degree nights in a 40-degree bag. You should give solo camping a try if you're at all interested. Once I've met my needs (shelter, food, water), I enjoy just taking in my surroundings and reflecting. It feels like a reward after the hard work of planning, driving, hiking, and setting up camp. If you need ideas for places, I usually use a mix of AllTrails, freecampsites.net, and the Cycle Map layer on OpenStreetMap.
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I've been trying to find a good outdoorsy webbing belt for a while and have gone through several mediocre ones, but I just got a Grip6 and am very happy with it. Well built, light, durable material, easy to put on, and looks nice imo
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I went to the Atlanta garage sale once, didn't even wait in line or get there early, and made out with some of the best deals I've ever seen. Stuff like brand new Salomon Quests for ~$100.
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I didn't realize how lucky I was to live in the appalachians until I moved away. Maybe I'll be able to move back one day.
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Pham Nuwen posted:Second, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a walking-oriented (not necessarily hiking) boot that's comfortable and looks decent enough that I could wear it out to dinner without attracting too many sideways glances. I've got a cheap pair of Chelsea boots that look good but aren't particularly durable. I'd like to find something that could stand up to a full day of walking around the city without looking like I've just stumbled off the PCT. Same, but for wide feet, especially in the toe box.
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Ugh I really need to ditch my old pump filter
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Yeah I love my Luci. My main concern was that it wouldn't hold a charge well if it only relied in solar, but it held battery & recharged well over a two-week trip. I don't even inflate it half the time.
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FogHelmut posted:Dumb question - do you just leave you car parked for days at the trailhead while you wander off into the wilderness? Do not, I repeat, do not leave food in your car when you do this. You will get car mice.
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You could starting by figuring out your ideal volume (probably 50-75 liters; it sounds like you'd want >60l) and decide whether you like the Osprey and REI pack at that size: https://www.rei.com/c/backpacking-p...ender%3AMen%27s There are a lot of other brands, but I feel like those have the widest appeal for people who aren't into the smaller details.
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I have four Osprey packs and am pretty happy with all of them. My Exos 58 is great. I do want to try other brands though just to see what I'm missing.
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Pennywise the Frown posted:Agreed 100%. It just looks like a mummy bag with the hood on the side and a curved leg area. The Nemo Disco has an enlarged leg area so you can thrash around freely. One other thing I like about the Disco is that I can sit up without contorting my legs.
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My dividend was over $100 😬 I need a new 3-person tent, but I rarely see good ones on sale.
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I also take them on day hikes but prefer nalgenes for backpacking. I need that interior space for my stuff, and it's easier to refill the nalgene with my water purifier. Never had any leaking issues.
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Pennywise the Frown posted:Anyone have any essentials they take on a day hike? I understand like..... shoes and a phone is all you really need. But I like having stuff. I even bring a GPS so I can "ugh" about how much more trail I have left until I finish. Ziplock bags and picaridin wipes. They weigh nothing and have saved me on many occasions.
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I inevitably spill water all over myself every time I drink from a nalgene. It's probably not the ideal bottle for me, but it's what I have.
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Trying to decide between two 3p tents if anyone has any thoughts: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3: https://www.rei.com/product/164194/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul3-tent NEMO Dagger 3: https://www.rei.com/product/144623/nemo-dagger-3-tent Looking to drop my tent weight significantly from the 7lb 3p I use now. It's mostly for me, wife, and dog. Will be used mostly in the Southeast in cool weather. I'd probably be happy with either of these tbh
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Freaquency posted:I have the Copper Spur and really like it. We got a dog so we replaced our 2p MSR with it and it fits two of us and the pup very comfortably. See I was thinking this would be my no-dog tent. I haven't used a tent this thin before so I was worried the dog's nails might puncture it.
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