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I use a 20 degree down bag (old Moonstone, out of business) in similar conditions. I like having a well insulated pad(s), currently using a NeoAir Allseason. It works for me. I'm a cold sleeper, sleep in long johns. If the weather forecast calls for unusually cold conditions, I might bring a...

If I were to do an equivalent Death Valley overnighter this time of year I'd probably carry a full 2L platypus with a drinking hose for the trail, full 4L MSR DromeLite bag, and maybe a bottle of Gatorade. 2L is my pretty much my standard trail allowance, even if I'm hiking in the Mountains...

Is it just my imagination and ever-expanding waistline, or has the trend in outdoor clothing fit been increasingly emphasizing "athletic fit" and "trim fit," ie slim and broader in the shoulder and trim in the waist, and a body-hugging cut? Once upon a time I was pretty slim (scrawny by most...

Such exquisite photos, thank you! I try to get up into that area at least once every summer or fall, its kind of requirement for my sanity. Usually I'm just passing through, maybe spending the night and/or eating before picking up my permit and heading up to the high country. Tuttle campground...

A mostly stock Jeep Wrangler TJ gets me wherever I want to go.

I love my Lowa Renegades with Superfeet Gray insoles. I really wanted to like the Asolo Fugitives that were on sale at REI at the time I bought the Lowas, but they just didn't fit right. I had to go over budget a little bit with the Lowas, and I'm glad I did.

Bristlecone Pine, White Mountains, California.

Based on my experience with mildew ruining an air pad, I would caution you to immediately assume the mildew is actually inside. I had a very similar experience with a Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max Thermo insulated air mattress. POE is out of business now but he mattress was basically a clone of...

My first post in this thread wasn't as clearly written as it should be. I've already purchased the Kilo 2p but was wondering if anyone had some experience with carbon fiber tent poles. They feel sort of fragile yet are reputed to be quite strong. I'm looking forward to getting some bag nights...

I've owned a pair of Komperdell Carbon Fiber trekking poles for some time and they are one of my most prized possessions. Light and yet strong, they've held up really well. Recently, I decided to replace my fairly heavy (for solo use) 2 person freestanding tent with a lighter one and became...

If I'm just boiling water for freeze dried meals to eat out of the pouch, I tend to prefer a tea kettle over a pot, unless I'm carrying my SVEA white gas stove for a multi-day trip, then I'll usually pack the stove in Primus Litech pot set that fits it perfectly. If I make my meals from...

Some good info and leads here, thanks to all. @langutah, no worries. No such thing as TMI for trip planning for me, the planning is half the fun! My time frame is roughly the last week of June. I wonder how the snow pack in the Ruby Mtns and Snake Range was last year around the same time?

This thread really inspires me to want to move Utah, or at least get a bit closer. Maybe when I retire, 15 years or so. Joshua Tree National Park, near Desert Queen Wash: Texas Spring campground, Death Valley National Park: Joshua Tree National Park, near El Dorado Mine:

I carry both a compass and an altimeter, both of which get used only sporadically; the altimeter probably gets used more often than the compass for navigation. My compass mostly gets used for orienting a map or on occasion for verifying where I think the sun is going to set and rise if I'm...

I'm looking for suggestions for cool 1-3 night backpack trips in either the Ruby Mtns or Great Basin NP. I'm sort of new to exploring this region. I've done much backpacking in the Eastern Sierra, not far from where I live in California. I'm comfortable with moderate off-trail travel and love...

Greetings! I stumbled across this site doing some research for a camping, hiking and backpacking oriented road trip I am planning for this summer. Looking forward to meeting some nice people here.