It’ll be my first experience hiking/camping in a tent for 3 nights. Can someone with camping experience give me a list of every single item and thing i need to survive and have a pleasant and comfortable experience? Thanks

I will be doing some winter backpacking. I have a Thermarest Paragon 20 - so comfort rating of 32 and transition rating of 20. I will use a Nemo Tensor (R. 2.8) on top of a CCF pad (R. 2.1).

I will be in about 20 degree weather. So I know I assume I would be ok but likely a bit chilly with this setup on its own. Will something like the Sea to Summit Reactor (not extreme) bring a "20 degree" bag up to a true 20 degree "comfort" bag ? FWIW I sleep a bit on the warm side.

I am looking for the essentials necessary to stay on the Appalachian trail for a couple nights. We are doing a 10 mile hike and staying 4 nights this weekend. I'm going with some experienced hikers and they said they are bringing me a sleeping bag, a tent and a ruck. They say I don't need anything else except for water and food.

I bought some merrel shoes.

What else should I bring? What do I do for water?

What do you wear to sleep in winter weather?

To my understanding, there are three outfits for winter camping: (1) Layered day hiking clothes, (2) Clothes for staying still at camp, and (3) dry sleep clothes. I'm set for day hiking layers.

But as I try out winter camping I find my pack volume is WAY too high. My camp/sleep clothes are super warm but very bulky and I think this will be a good place for me to find savings.

(Extra background info: I am sensitive to wool so unfortunately that's out. I do plan to get down booties, and am using hot hands/similar, and heated nalgene. I know my bag is too bulky but I love it, so that's why I am looking at clothing)

Hi everyone

I want to try out winter camping but only have 32 degree mummy bag which I love. I am NOT in the place to buy a new sleeping bag. There are NOT any places around me to rent.

I am wondering how I can temporarily "convert" my current bag to be suitable for winter. Comfort level at either 20F or 0F. 20F comfort should suffice. Is there a liner or something you all recommend? Any other thoughts?

I do know about the hot nalgene inbetween the legs.

My tent is a 3 season tent lol.

Plan on nothing electric

Thanks!!!!!!!

I'm only really used to cowboy camping, the past year though I've been hiking/backpacking a lot so I'm looking to redo my sleep system. Currently lugging around some old sleeping bag from scouts that barely packs down

the north face dolomite one 3-in-1 seems pretty good but the reviews are all over the place? Being able to combine them for colder weather yet only pack one for hotter weather seems perfect. One of my friends recommended the snugpak basecamp ops nautilus or navigator, both also seem decent? Weight isn't a massive concern for me, more looking for something that isn't bulky/packs down. I'm pretty short so height is rarely an issue, actually dead air space would be more concerning. I'm from the mid Appalachia area and want to say the coldest at nights we camp in is 45f, so I dont need anything for crazy cold.

Baseline, just need something that packs down enough it won't take up 75% of my pack and is anything but a mummy bag :)

Does Nemo ever do sales? I’ve been trying to buy the quasar insulated wide sleeping pad, watching for sales and it never goes down in price. Anyone know if Nemo does sales? Or have one to part with?

All,

My wife and I will be traveling to Iceland in February and looking for some input on (worn) gear to keep us nice and toasty during their winter season.

We won't be doing any backpacking -- just day hikes. Below are some gear related questions if anyone could help out, along with any recs for your favorite products to conquer the cold!!

• Feet -- we are typically die-hard Altra trail runner fans. In winter, I am rethinking this setup and invest in some boots for snow conditions. Thoughts on the layering below? And if boots are the better choice, should we be looking into insulated boots or non-insulated if "snow" is our use case?
  • Heavyweight Darn Tough merino socks with GTX boots
  • Heavyweight DT merino socks under GTX socks (Rocky??) with our trail runners
• Bottom layer -- thinking a midweight cap base layer for the both of us, followed by a midlayer (I have microgrid fleece, wife has R1 thermal bottoms), but then over top of that.... what kind of outer shell for the snow? Rain pants? We typically wear outer layers like OR Ferrosi or Patagonia Terrebone joggers but, again, that's for shoulder/summer season.
• Top layer -- thinking similar to the bottoms... cap midweight base layer, then the R1, then down jacket, then outer shell.
  • On the outer shell, I am unsure if investing in a packable, lightweight wind shell would be worth it given then we already have "waterproof" shells (me with a Beta LT jacket, her with a Patagonia Torrentshell). Or we just use these existing jackets as our outer shell?

Hi, I was using a thorlos mcb socks ( acryl and nylon? Army boot socks ) and 511 abr socks ( polyester thin socks ), I recently ordered 5 pair of darn tough t4021s.

And altho ive heard darntoughs are good enough to just use it alone, if I can only bring 2 darntough t4021s and 2 thin poly socks, would it better to use the polyester socks for a liners? ( for like evacuate situation or some, that I should rely on them for weeks or monthes and ruck a lot )

Or you recommend just to get 3 darntoughs?

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Hello, am off to Vancouver in February 2025 - will be there for a month with my dog and planning a road trip. Am looking at the option of renting a Campervan and keen to get anyones input who's done a similar thing, pawticularly at that time of year. I can think of a couple of potential pitfalls myself - but hey, tell me your experiences (good or bad) and also any recommendations.

Equally, I've been to Vancouver before (albeit briefly) but not through BC, so keen for recommendations on places to get to and see. Already have Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper on my list. But over to you...

Thanks.

Mostly if anyone knows the compressed bag size and if the temperature ratings are accurate

Noticed a small bump on my back a few weeks ago, maybe a month. Thought it was maybe an ingrown hair and just left it. Today I squeezed it and there was a small black thing in there that my dad (i’m 17) said was a tick. It didn’t have any legs or anything and we threw it away. Going to get it checked out but haven’t seen the bullseye rash or anything so hoping for the best.

I need advice to chose between those two backpack. I looked up multiple bags and they are the best I found for my needs. What I found nice about the JMT is the fact that all the dingling straps, like hip belt and shoulders straps can be hidden. Also, the compressions straps on the side are super efficient to attach more things to the bag. The material of the JMT is also super durable and all the reviews are loving the comfort that the bag gives. On the other hand, the NEMO one is a more recent model and the company is super focused on the quality of the material. It got two little zipped pockets, one on the inside and one on top. The shoulder straps are made with a technology that is making them super breathable. I like the fact that on the top of the bag, there is no dangling straps (make me look like a ninja turtle). I also like the removable straps that are made to attach things. My instinct is also telling me that NEMO is a better company for their customer service than Mountain Hardware. The only con for the NEMO backpack is the fact that the little hip belt cannot hide herself when needed. The con for the JMT is the missing little zip pocket somewhere else on the bag.

You can probably also tell that the choice is difficult to make. The difference of the price between both of them (50$ CAD) isn’t annoying me.

Help me chose between both of them, by knowing that I want a polyvalent bag that I can travel easily with, that will be able to stock as much stock as possible without loosing the touch with my smallest items, and that will be still comfortable at the end of a full day with the backpack on (in the city or on the mountain).

Hi guys quick question, what is preferred/ better option of dwr, wash in or spray on. This is for a Goretex pro jacket if that matters 👍🏻

Hi, I am interested in hiking the K2 Base Camp Trek (without Gondogoro La Pass). I know the best time is July to August but unfortunately this does not work for my schedule. I can start the trek in late May (I found a tour company that has trips starting May 18 and 25).

For anyone that has done this trip or lives in the region can you provide some insight on how the trek would be in late May. Is this a bad idea? I know it will be colder, but how much colder than in June/July?

K2 itself is not of that much significance, for me the trek is about being in the rugged landscape very close to the big mountains, so if there is a better trek that provides that experience, please let me know.

I really appreciate any advice you can provide.

Hello, my bf and I are planning na mag overnight camping somewhere in Rizal. First time namin to pareho and we aren’t sure kung saang type ng tent mag iinvest. May nakita akong murang camping tents sa Tiktok na nasa around 1.7k lang then I also checked the brands like Decathlon and Naturehike na nasa around 8k naman ang price. My boyfie is tall (5’11) and I doubt kasya sya sa tents na for 2-3 persons.

Should we invest na ba agad sa expensive tents or try muna namin yung sa tiktok? Need your thoughts guys. Baka masundan din kasi yung overnight camping namin some other time.

Hey, guys! As the title says; my wife and I are taking a trip to Alaska in a couple of weeks and we want to be smart about having appropriate boots/coat/snowpants for a glacier hike we’ll be taking. The issue is that I can’t seem to find gear with temperature ranges like you normally can with sleeping bags.

The high/low will be about 27/13; do any of you have economical suggestions for gear that I could order online?

I'm planning a trip to the Ouachita national forest in Arkansas over the holidays. I've done dispersed camping a few times, on an island and in Southern California, and I've pitched a tent in lots of established campsites, but never just out in a forest, and I'm honestly worried about running into a bear or some other aggressive wildlife. I plan on picking up bear mace, cooking away from my campsite, and hanging my food. I know bears are mostly hibernating in the winter, but will they come out if I accidentally set up camp near their den? What are the realistic chances of coming across a bear?

Perhaps I'm worrying too much about it, but I just want to enjoy my trip and feel safe out there. Thanks in advance for any replies.

Ive been getting into winter backpacking and tweaking my summer gear for canadian winter with a 0$ budget.

My mattress is 2 r-value. I brought along 15 feet, 60 grams of bubble wrap, wrapped it around the top of my mattress and tied it with twine. Sleeps super warm.

Then on trail I put the bubblewrap in a garbage bag and used it as a seat to sit on snow. I think a cheap reflective mat would do the same, but I like the wrap cause you can easily secure it to the mattress, is versitile, disposable and cheaper.

My sleeping bag is really old, cold and patchy. Best I found is a 3$ fleece blanket, weighs 400 grams. Can wrap yourself up a couple times with it. Sleepingbag liners weight almost the same and dont really work. Also I throw my giant down coat in with me, alomg with the blanket it fills the voids up. I have a fleece liner too but weighs 750grams and would probably be better off bring 2 light fleece blankets instead.

I just got back from -18C/0F in 10inches of snow and was fine. Nalgene hot water bottle helps.

Hello Everybody, I'm an SPL for my Boy Scout troop and I'm looking for recommendations on which campsites would be open for snow camping in california. The type of Snow camping I'm talking about is digging a pit and then setting up camp in there. We are located in the Bay Area and are looking for a place a maximum of 4 hours away from us which would be open from jan 11 to jan 12.

My fiancé and I are beginner campers (have been once in North GA during Oktoberfest). Our friend group is planning a road trip/camping trip this summer. Over 2 weeks, we will road trip and stay the night in public campsites. We are traveling from GA to Oklahoma, Yellowstone, and the Grand Tetons and then back. While in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, we will be doing day hikes before returning to our camp site.

I’m looking for gear recommendations or advice I should know as we plan for our trip! Fiancé and I will need to buy a tent, sleeping bags, daypacks, and appropriate clothing.

Some info that others on this subreddit said was important for advice/recommendations : I am a 5’2 female beginner, am not very strong when it comes to carrying weight, and get cold easily. I got sick for two weeks after camping in North Ga for Oktoberfest and it only got down to about 40 at night. Friend who’s been to Yellowstone says it still is cold in June, especially compared to Georgia. So my priorities are to stay comfortable, warm, safe, and have light gear.

Any gear and clothing recommendations are super appreciated, along with any advice :)

Going to a football game this weekend where it'll be 20F. Despite wearing Merino wool socks and toe warmers, my toes are always cold in under 30F weather. I have Columbia winter boots that I often wear but they're only rated at 200g. My muck boot Chore is rated as "sub freezing to 65F". I haven't worn these yet in cold cokd weather but they seem to be thinner than the 200g.

Any suggestions on which one to go with, or any other ideas I can try? I know toes get cold because of circulation and they're at the end of the line but just looking for something that works.

Thanks in advance

Anyone else notice their size difference? Seems like Columbia clothing size has changed from last year. The median size vest & fleece I just bought online are bigger than the ones I got last year. Same goes to their pants. I wore size 36” pants, I bought the same size pants & it’s 2” wider.

I bought a Patagonia Torrent Shell Jacket one year ago. Now I want to do a long backpack/hiking trip with a quite heavy backpack. Also in a region where it probably can rain in this season.

I know that a too heavy backpack can destroy a rain jacket. And even if it is a 3L jacket, there will probably a maximum weight that is acceptable for it. Sadly I could not find information about that.

What backpack weight is still okay for this jacket?

• Is it 10, 15, 20 or 25 kg?
• Are there people that used it with heavy backpacks and had no problem? If yes, what was the usually weight using it? Or the gear inside the backpack?
• Are there people that destroyed it with a too heavy backpack? If yes, do you remember the weight or the gear you have carried?

Thank you very much in advance!

Edit: Just to be clear: The fear is, that the jacket will be destroyed by the heavy backpack while wearing the jacket. Every jacket will suffer from weight on it. And a 20 kg backpack is not so nice for a shell. Even for the Torrent Shell I would guess.

I've been using the lowe alpine manaslu 55-65 for a year now of a mixture of Wilding camping, hiking and to carry climbing gear, it's been a good bag in terms a durability and quality, but I've just not got on with it as after a while it's become uncomfortable.

I was wondering if you guys had any suggestions for bags, the that have caught my eye is the osprey exos pro 55 and the osprey atmos 65 ag

Is mountain creek campsite near the bogong high plains accessible without a 4wd?

According to what I've read the AV-2 is more challenging than the AV-1 partly due to the Via Ferrata. Unfortunately being from the U.S I don't know what they mean by Via Ferrata as it seems like a fairly general term. It seems like it can include anything from having to climb ladders to almost literal rock climbing with a helmet, belayer and carabiners.

If any of you have hiked the AV-2, how technical are the Via Feratta? I don't mind hiking up steep angles, hanging onto ladder rungs or metal wires but I am not an all out rock climber.

Thanks!

Anyone know any secluded camping spots that you’re able to fish as well?