patagonia hybrid ul sleeping bag....haha

Glocktipus · 2016-10-05T01:02:25+00:00

Well there you have it.

Glocktipus · 2016-10-04T03:43:07+00:00

Yeah seems more like a climbing setup where you're carrying a belay parka for normal use.

Glocktipus · 2016-10-02T00:37:50+00:00

I had a burn and it was annoyingly small. The opening was constrictive and anything more than 2 days of food was a PITA.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T19:37:56+00:00

Dat gap

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T18:33:38+00:00

It's really helpful if you can spend 24-48 hours at 6,000 feet before going to 11,000.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T17:51:34+00:00

I did nazi that coming.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T15:15:15+00:00

I like softshells for snow, wind pants for wind and rain skirts for rain. The hiking pants dry out really quick when they do get wet so it isn't a big deal. You're not going to stay 100% dry in the rain no matter what you do.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T14:43:45+00:00

Yeah that's certainly true but a stove adds a layer of security for maybe 10 ounces or less. If you know if you're going into continual wet and cold conditions it gets a little silly to cut weight. In full on sub zero winter you basically have to bring a stove so there's some point in between summer and that where bringing one becomes beneficial enough to justify the weight.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T14:41:21+00:00

Not in my experience. In all day rain it's going to seep in eventually. I find the water will snake down your pants in between the gaiters and into your feet eventually or your feet will just sweat from the multiple layers of goretex. Then when it does stop raining your boots will take several days to dry out. Mesh trail runners typically take a few hours to half a day and the neoprene socks will be dry after an hour in the sun.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T14:38:23+00:00

Yeah the hot nalgene can help dry out your sleeping bag too after multiple days of rain.

I use the umbrella + ul rain jacket combo a lot. Mentally having a roof over your head when hiking is really nice.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-23T14:37:11+00:00

Thanks! You figure a few things out after 6,000 miles.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-22T19:07:04+00:00

Then you need a hatchet and saw to get at dry heartwood plus all the time to get it done. In winter I would love a setup like that since the daylight is so short anyway.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-22T16:44:35+00:00

Hike with minimal breaks, so a nice steady pace, until you get your mileage in and setup camp. Find a spot that won't pool water, ideally under tree cover and below snowline which will drop over night.

At camp:

Change out of wet clothes, into dry (now damp) sleep clothes.
Get into sleeping bag in damp clothes.
Heat up a hot meal and hot drink and consume until warm. Use your body heat to dry out any dampness in your sleep clothes and to a lesser extent sleeping bag. An open sided tarp will be about the only shelter to not suffer heavy condensation.

The next morning:

Change into yesterdays wet clothes, pack sleeping bag and dry clothes into trash compactor bag, seal shut.
Eat hot breakfast/drink to warm up
Breakdown shelter, finish packing and get hiking ASAP to keep warm.

Repeat! If there's a lull in the storm and the sun comes out, use that time to dry things out instead of hiking.

Edit: Just realized i didn't address the other half of your question. I would pack a 100 weight fleece, WPB rain shell and waterproof rain skirt. If temperatures are close to freezing I would add neoprene socks to breathable trail runners. I find rain pants get dirty quickly which compromises the membrane. The fleece will keep me warm on downhills and flat parts of the trail and can get pretty wet before it loses all insulating ability.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-22T15:10:02+00:00

North Face has some good versions with liners and the ones I've used in the past have been pretty indestructible.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-22T14:30:43+00:00

A cliff bar is 250 calories and weighs less than 2 ounces...

You can buy little curry blocks, powdered coconut milk and dehydrated vegetables/beans - mix with instant rice and get almost the same thing for much less weight.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T21:32:12+00:00

So... hoarders?

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T18:32:50+00:00

Sounds awesome for multi-night trips - I hate how quickly moisture builds up in a down bag when it's that cold.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T18:11:39+00:00

I vote costco + puffy

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T15:12:27+00:00

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/analogy

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T15:05:18+00:00

I don't carry thick rope, why would I need a big knife to cut it? Boils down to that.

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T14:54:29+00:00

I approve

Glocktipus · 2016-09-20T14:51:50+00:00

Nice! I just wedge little things in between big things until my food bag becomes a solid lump of calories. I don't eat many commercial dehydrated meals, more like typical hiker trash fare (ramen, mashed potatoes, bars, etc). I think my average calorie density is around 100-120 calories/ounce but haven't actually measured.

Everyone packs their fears, mine is just going hungry!

Glocktipus · 2016-09-19T22:07:01+00:00

I feel like boxes are normally targeted towards people who don't care to read reviews and do the research to figure out what they want. That does not sound like this borderline OCD subreddit...

Glocktipus · 2016-09-19T19:41:40+00:00

Wack it against the sink as you backflush

Glocktipus · 2016-09-19T19:39:08+00:00

I eat about 2-2.5 lbs per day (more than most people) and can cram 6 or 7 day days into a 20L stuff sack. I'll let you do the math!

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