NS Backpacking Thread

TnskiBeen upgrading my setup over the past few years buying one piece per year and this year is to replace my torn up wm flight jacket, thinking about tge montbell plasma 1000 because it's 6oz, any thoughts on that jacket?

byuboundThat would be a huge upgrade from what you got right now in both warmth and weight. I own some montbell pants that are really comfortable and good quality. Seem like really well engineered products. Right now I own a mountain hardware ghost whisperer that I use for backpacking and it is probably my favorite down jacket I own. Weight is also around 6 oz., but it also has a hood which is a huge plus for me. Down hood means I don't need a beanie for chilling around camp or on cold mornings, and also allows me to use a non-mummy sleeping bag without my head getting super cold. Really neat piece of gear.

SammyDubzwarming up here in NY, getting excited to get back up into the high peaks

I also need some recs for rain gear. gone thru a couple of "rain" jackets (TNF, ll bean, EMS) that claimed to be waterproof but fail when it starts to rain heavily for extended periods of time. anyjuan have personal experience/recs? would rather not have to hundreds to get somethings that's actually 100% waterproof but it seems like I may have to?

TnskiBeen upgrading my setup over the past few years buying one piece per year and this year is to replace my torn up wm flight jacket, thinking about tge montbell plasma 1000 because it's 6oz, any thoughts on that jacket?

vibechecki thought all u needed was creek water (giardia)

SammyDubzwarming up here in NY, getting excited to get back up into the high peaks

I also need some recs for rain gear. gone thru a couple of "rain" jackets (TNF, ll bean, EMS) that claimed to be waterproof but fail when it starts to rain heavily for extended periods of time. anyjuan have personal experience/recs? would rather not have to hundreds to get somethings that's actually 100% waterproof but it seems like I may have to?

TnskiI need my yearly dose of cryptosparidium too

safarisamOooo I’m planning a wind river trip, a few glacier trips, and the beartooths.

byuboundDope, the wind rivers gotta be one of the most underrated ranges in the west. Love that place

byuboundAre you hiking in consistent rain or is it more of a backup thing? Are you trying to save on weight or just looking for a burly shell? Will it be mostly for chilling in camp or are you hiking or jogging in this jacket?

byuboundAre you hiking in consistent rain or is it more of a backup thing? Are you trying to save on weight or just looking for a burly shell? Will it be mostly for chilling in camp or are you hiking or jogging in this jacket?

SammyDubzLet’s see here

dont care about weight, save plenty on other stuff. Need it for rainy camp days and days I’m on the trail and bad weather comes in unexpectedly. Not gonna really experience too many long stretches of lots of rain besides in the spring, Adirondacks and green mountains are relatively dry in the summer

Will take waterproof over breathability, gonna be sweaty no matter what lol would rather stay completely dry when the rain does come

really not trying to spend more than a couple hundred if possible. Also got a fat REI coupon for later in the month that I’ll prob use

TnskiI gave up trying to decide on wich piece of raingear to get so bought a cheap frog togg off Amazon for 15-20$, it works buts pretty fragile and basically disposable but will get me by till simeone invents something that 100% won't wet out .

byuboundIf you want something that is 100% waterproof and don't care about anything else, check this out. I'm definitely intrigued by the concept of dealing with breathability through only zips and not material characteristics but haven't been convinced to pull the trigger. Cool concept though.

TnskiThat looks promising and not a budget breaker either and 6oz, hard to beat that.

byuboundIf you try one please let me know how it is. I've been sewing a ton lately in silnylon and would love to make one if the concept is sound.

TnskiI will but not in any hurry. What are you making I made a tent out of syl nylon awhile back , I didn't do the sewing just designed it, it did not breath one bit.

JAHpowI'm planning to knock out sections of the Superior Hiking Trail along the MN North Shore this summer. That and hiking the length of Isle Royale (it's only like 40 miles tho).

I had a Wind River trip planned to go into Cirque of the Towers last year but canceled due to a huge storm that blew through. People were saying it took them 9 hrs to go 4 miles because of all the tree fall. Rangers were saying do not come here.

byuboundDope man, if I end up out there this summer I'll hit you up, I'd love some trip advice.

guelah_papyrusMake sure you bring a set of skis no matter how ultralight your setup is. You can flex on everyone by ripping that booter you made by the alpine lake at 10,000'.

safarisam

We we’re going to backpack up here. I had wanted to ski the Y couloir and hit up a few other patches of remaining snow too. I do not recommend a 5,200 ft gain over 10 miles in one day with skis on your back and all your camping gear. I was so exhausted we gave up on the backpacking part and went home.

byuboundI've had good luck with OR and Mountain Hardwear shells. OR sells a gore-tex rain jacket for like $200 that is really solid, especially if you have their prodeal. I also like my Marmot essence so much I own two of them, I think it became the bantamweight? It wets out eventually but its unreasonably good for the weight. If that is a concern though, I'd look at anything in gore-tex paclite. I've never had it wet out and it isn't stupid expensive.

TnskiI gave up trying to decide on wich piece of raingear to get so bought a cheap frog togg off Amazon for 15-20$, it works buts pretty fragile and basically disposable but will get me by till simeone invents something that 100% won't wet out .

byuboundIf you want something that is 100% waterproof and don't care about anything else, check this out. I'm definitely intrigued by the concept of dealing with breathability through only zips and not material characteristics but haven't been convinced to pull the trigger. Cool concept though.

safarisamOooo I’m planning a wind river trip, a few glacier trips, and the beartooths.

snowmosexualIm trying to get to the winds!

I've got a couple spring snow camping trips planned. Most notably Blackmore to shred the north face and Hellmouth coulior

safarisam

We we’re going to backpack up here. I had wanted to ski the Y couloir and hit up a few other patches of remaining snow too. I do not recommend a 5,200 ft gain over 10 miles in one day with skis on your back and all your camping gear. I was so exhausted we gave up on the backpacking part and went home.

SammyDubzinteresting concept thanks for the words

very intrigued by the concept of the light heart stuff, seems to get good reviews around the inter webs

got some more research to do before I make a decision, will let y'all know if I end up going w it

can somejuan explain the material/performance difference between this stuff?



Black & Blaze Orange jackets are made from a lightweight 20D ripstop polyester, silicone coated on outside, PU coated on inside >3000mm. HH.
Silver, Steel Blue, & Camouflage are made from LightHeart Gear exclusive H3-0 -Sil-Poly >3000 mm.HH. a 20D Micro-Ripstop polyester

byuboundSo the black and orange will have a polyurethane coat on the inside, whereas the silver, blue, and camo will be silicone coated on both the inside and the outside. The polyurethane coated one will be more durable and heavier. I also personally prefer the feel of polyurethane on the inside, it isnt as clammy as silicone. Also just judging from similar materials i've used and the pictures they have on the website the poly coated option will be more opaque, most silpoly is pretty translucent.

SammyDubzYur the man thanks for the info brotha

safarisam

We we’re going to backpack up here. I had wanted to ski the Y couloir and hit up a few other patches of remaining snow too. I do not recommend a 5,200 ft gain over 10 miles in one day with skis on your back and all your camping gear. I was so exhausted we gave up on the backpacking part and went home.

guelah_papyrusLot's of summer spots in Colorado already calling my name!

safarisamMy dad is trying to plan some southern Colorado day trips, haven't really explored that part of the state outside of Durango.

BrandoComandoI put in for a 4-5 day Glacier NP permit with my lil bro this July. It'll be my first time in Montana if we get em. Super stoked if that trip goes through.

I'm also putting in for a smaller weekend backpacking trip in the Humboldt Redwoods and the northern CA coast in May. Absolutely love that area. It's magical.

Finally, I'm looking into spending a few nights exploring the Ruby Mountains in Eastern Nevada in the early fall once things start cooling down. One of the more underrated mountain ranges in the west imo.

Those are my 3 big backpacking trips this year. I'll probably hit up some local spots like Desolation and Yosemite too, but there's nothing set in stone yet.

BrandoComandoI got the Galcier NP permits! Took a month and a half to hear back. The NPS gave us our fourth option and moved our dates a bit. According to their website, they received twice the number of opening day applications compared to other years. It's gonna be a busy season...

byuboundThanks sick, I'm mad jealous.

Has anybody done the maah daah hey trail in ND? I am hoping to backpack the north half and float the south half in a packraft late this summer.

Charlie_KellyI’ve been day hiking a lot lately. On a quest to hike all 67 4k’s in NE and all 48 NH 4k’s by first snow next year.

At some point I’d like to hike the LT but idk if I’ll be able to fit it in this summer. I’ve never done an overnight and feel like I need to educate myself a little more before trying.

SurfinCowanyone ever use hiking poles? I have insanely bad feet that hurt after being on them for even short periods of time (I do have custom orthodics and good shoes) and have heard they can help lighten the strain on your legs. Maybe i'll just try my ski poles on a day hike or something lol.

SurfinCowanyone ever use hiking poles? I have insanely bad feet that hurt after being on them for even short periods of time (I do have custom orthodics and good shoes) and have heard they can help lighten the strain on your legs. Maybe i'll just try my ski poles on a day hike or something lol.

BrandoComandoI'd love to do the LT. It's a great length where it's a long thru-hike but you don't need to quit a job to make time for it.

You should try an overnighter! You got the fitness part down. Getting the gear is a little harder, but you could make it work without spending too much money. My first backpacking trip was in a $60 tent and $50 backpack. I didn't even bring a stove. After that trip I got hooked, starting spending money on lighter gear and hunting for permits. I rarely car camp anymore since it's so much more fun to hike to a cool spot and sleep out in the woods.

Charlie_KellyI have a framed pack that I got when I was in the scouts. Just need a sleeping pad and either ultralight tent or hammock. I kinda like the idea of a hammock, you definitely can get it dialed in and it’s usable pretty much anywhere in the NE. And yeah a canister stove as well.

One thing I love about YouTube is the wealth of resources I can go to.

Anyways, I’ll be hiking Mt Ellen and Mt Abraham (VT) Saturday and Cannon and the Kinsmans (NH) Sunday. Should be about 20 miles total, I’m stoked.