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  1. I store my quilts loose. Using a catch-all stuff...

    I store my quilts loose. Using a catch-all stuff sack for backpacking would save a little time


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    Lawson Prussik onto the same diameter Lawson...

    Lawson Prussik onto the same diameter Lawson works great


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    https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/13oj8...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/13oj8ep/rultralight_the_weekly_week_of_may_22_2023/jln4dmu/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3

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  4. Coming out around the pipe. Could maybe get it...

    Coming out around the pipe. Could maybe get it going if you fiddled with it some but i didn’t stop. this one would be easier with a scoop


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  5. N 35.409744° W 82.862370° Coordinates for...

    N 35.409744° W 82.862370°

    Coordinates for spring right off trail on the way to the peak. Not too far before the trail breaks East. Running 5/18. Requires some patience


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  6. I’m going in a few days and can report back....

    I’m going in a few days and can report back. There was a decent trickle on the way up 3 months ago, and less rain then


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    Love seeing those laurel blooms! Nothing like...

    Love seeing those laurel blooms! Nothing like that out in WNC just yet.

    Last week I did an overnight in Nantahala outside Hayesville, NC. 28 miles and 7300ft in 2 days [emoji28]

    Lows in mid...
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    Pm’d


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    Report back! Sent from my iPhone using...

    Report back!


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    Still using ironwire as a ridgeline. (Just you...

    Still using ironwire as a ridgeline. (Just you know, “because”) i recently switched guylines to 1.5 Pariah reflective cord and lineloc V’s and liking them.

    Perhaps I will be able to donate my old...
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    The new parking permits are painless but seems...

    The new parking permits are painless but seems like theyre serious about it. I printed mine but there’s a few kiosks listed on the site. I had a trip end on March 1st with a car at Big Creek (kinda...
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    Sent you a pm


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  13. Just for more dry real estate. I sometimes...

    Just for more dry real estate. I sometimes fantasize about how light a bivy could be and then I think about rain and realize those people are total suckers!

    Also I only carry 4 stakes - doors are...
  14. I only do short trips, but live in the area....

    I only do short trips, but live in the area. Agree that temps in the teens are possible, but not regular.

    My vote: no change, suffer fest. If you know how to use the gear, you won’t die or get...
  15. FS: DM’d! Will close thread when funds received ...

    DM’d!

    Will close thread when funds received


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  16. FS: Custom Warbonnet Wooki XL UQ, 20degrees, 10d fabric, 950fp

    Pics: https://imgur.com/a/BmSsWp4

    Wooki XL Underquilt, $270 shipped to CONUS, I'm open to international but you'd pay the difference

    20 degrees F, 950 fill power down

    Outer layer: 10d Olive...
  17. A couple votes for “it can be done below...

    A couple votes for “it can be done below freezing” - I’ll give it a go! Thanks. I’d only ever done insulated inflatable on the ground, but curious if ccf will work for me


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  18. Partial UQ at 20° - what’s in the box?

    If you use a partial UQ below freezing what have you successfully used for insulation under your feet and lower legs? 1/8 inch GG thinlight? 1/4 inch? Regular old CCF like a switchback? Cheers

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    I am so grateful for your pictures. Makes me love...

    I am so grateful for your pictures. Makes me love living on earth


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  20. Takes 3 minutes to install. You can make one with...

    Takes 3 minutes to install. You can make one with knots in 5 minutes or longer if you splice


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    Going to need a head-to-head comparison of gram...

    Going to need a head-to-head comparison of gram and cubic mm difference between an extra 10’ of strap (15’ x 2) vs dog bone [emoji41]


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  22. 20d economy UQ and MYOG gathered end are spot on....

    20d economy UQ and MYOG gathered end are spot on. 1.6 MTN or 1.6 Hexon either probably good

    Get some mesh and shock cord with your rip stop order and make yourself a bottom entry / “fronkey”...
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    Major miles, nice job. 2nd pic is needle ice!...

    Major miles, nice job. 2nd pic is needle ice! Mind was blown my first siting. I’ve definitely felt that wind on shortoff / chimneys… [emoji3063]

    Ledge trail’s not too precarious, but I bet some...
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    I would say using the sock probably makes...

    I would say using the sock probably makes technique/gaps in the UQ less likely.

    Did you confirm those temps with a thermometer? Could be colder

    Were you sweaty at all in the morning? Could...
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    SUH-weet! Thanks for posting Sent from my...

    SUH-weet! Thanks for posting


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    Thank you!!


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  27. Thread: Semi-fail

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    Don’t quote me but I believe r-value only deals...

    Don’t quote me but I believe r-value only deals with conductive heat loss and leaves out convection, which is the cold butted killer.


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    Not always possible, but you can maximize your...

    Not always possible, but you can maximize your chances with good site selection: orientation and tarp set up for ventilation, away from bodies of water, under trees


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    Panthertown Help

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    They are, but that did not stop these dum dums from doing this…

    How are you with a map? (Edit: just clicked through...
  30. Trip report! Sent from my iPhone using...

    Trip report!


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  31. I made a bottom entry similar to SLD with an open...

    I made a bottom entry similar to SLD with an open end that closes with mini cord and cord lock, open bottom with thinnest shock cord and whatever cord lock will fit. Hand sewn (ugly) and the parts...
  32. Nice hang spot overlooking the waterfall on...

    Nice hang spot overlooking the waterfall on western half of Daniel Ridge loop

    You may know this - ALT may only have water at the shelters


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  33. Side saddle pockets on a gathered end hammock?

    SLD calls them sunset saddle bags
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    Upgrade top or bottom first?

    I thought so too… 10d only now!

    Jared will make anything of course, but I believe the trailwinder would be apex only

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    Haven’t looked very hard, but Im not sure who...

    Haven’t looked very hard, but Im not sure who besides EE offers 7d UQ. At first glance Trailheadz will do 7d inner


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  36. [QUOTE=TechRedneck;2079655] Welcome! I ended...

    Welcome! I ended up ordering one, I’ll post about it when received. I plan on layering it over, similar to rationale here: https://timmermade.com/technology/overbag-moisture-management/


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    Upgrade top or bottom first?

    Absolutely. The math gets very strange after you go through the initial sequence. The volume of your home quilt storage starts skyrocketing while the volume of your pack storage space goes down goes...
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    Upgrade top or bottom first?

    Here to confirm the indisputably correct sequence:

    the pad you already have (lasts approximately 1 night)
    the bag you already have (truthfully keep as long as you like)
    20 UQ
    20 TQ
    0 UQ
    40...
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    Thanks


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    And “Tsunami” is the warbonnet version, but OP...

    And “Tsunami” is the warbonnet version, but OP probably knows that


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  41. I think in that case you should go for some heavy...

    I think in that case you should go for some heavy hitters… best views close to your route would be to take 26 to Blue Ridge Parkway. Along BRP you could do as many shorter hikes as you had time for,...
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    Haven’t been but that’s definitely in the forest....

    Haven’t been but that’s definitely in the forest. Seems like majority of sites are first come so hopefully you could find something good


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  43. I’ll be out of town, but if knowing your general...

    I’ll be out of town, but if knowing your general route could help find a stop for you in WNC just about anywhere.


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  44. Layering an Eclipse TQ over say a 30d down bag

    Anyone have one of Jared’s APEX TQs and stack it over a down bag? Does any down get compressed in the foot box?


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    Hiya neighbor. I’ll be on the lookout for any...

    Hiya neighbor. I’ll be on the lookout for any RRers out on the trail


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    I have weeknights off fairly regularly. we should...

    I have weeknights off fairly regularly. we should find a time. (If you don’t mind not quite middle aged farts)


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  47. FS: Sold on another site

    Sold on another site
  48. FS: Happy bump day! Although might be gone soon ...

    Happy bump day! Although might be gone soon


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    I attach a loop of cheap reflective cord to the...

    I attach a loop of cheap reflective cord to the crook using a common whipping knot. Grips well and doesn’t slide off. Got the idea from here I believe


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  50. FS: Bumpity bump! Sent from my iPhone using...

    Bumpity bump!


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