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?

Sorry, I'm new to the sub but I'm sure these posts are almost daily for all sorts of different gear.

I'm hoping that the experienced of you will be able to help me.

I'm based in the UK.

• I'm looking for a medium (40L ish?) backpack.

• I want it to be molle covered, typical military kind of styling and aesthetics, so the ability for molle side bags, accessories, etc

• I want it to have the waist straps to help with weight distribution! This is the feature I struggle to find with the molle military backpacks.

• The chest cross strap (idk what it's called sorry) to get the weight off your shoulders is an added bonus.

• It Goes without saying that it needs to be rugged and tough against abrasion and rips/tears etc with solid stitching!

All recommendations of reputable suppliers is appreciated.

I am looking for a two person tent that is decently compact. I want it to be able to do well in a backpack, but I do more car camping. The most important aspect is that it's rainproof enough to deal with a few nights of Seattle winter (~45 degrees and rainy at night). I'd really prefer one that's easy to set up for one person and am used to an X shaped tent-pole structure.

Thinking of getting this for camping in around 0 degree weather,anyone know if it’s any good?

Hi!! I'm going to be heading to Korea in December and doing some winter day hikes. Based on historical weather looks like the mean daily temperature will be hovering around 0 Celcius but in cold snaps the average daily temperature can get to -5C and minimums for the area can get down to -10 - -15 (Althorp gh I imagine that would be mostly at night). I'm from a subtropical country and have never been anywhere so cold so looking for some opinions. I've got a Kathmandu down jacket (550 fill power approx 150g fill) that I can pair with a heavy weight fleece and thermals, but wondering if that would be warm enough in those temps. I'm currently looking at the Kathmandu winterburn down parka (600 fill 250g duck down/feathers) or the Patagonia downdrift parka (600 fill power, fill weight not specified). The hiking I will be doing will be easy to moderate and I definitely run cold so wanting to make sure I'm nice and warm. I also leave very soon so won't have time to order in any international brands so that or other brands available in Australia is what I'm limited to. Any thoughts or advice appreciated :)

I wasn't going to make a big deal out of it until they seemed to have blocked me for asking about the air quotes they put around the need for ankle support. As someone who is very outdoorsy and in shape but has arthritis that sometimes flares in my leg, I don't love how the ad sort of made fun of that. It's ankle support, a pretty basic component needed by many people. If they have little ankle support, fine, but don't act as if only older moms ordering from L.L. Bean are the only ones seeking ankle support. It was such an immature marketing choice to seem more "edgy" but is ultimately more ableist than anything.

The ad very much leans into the image of the privileged global nomad who is originally from SoCal but now lives in Bali, and is a student of the world. Pretty cringe.

I will preface this by saying I own quite a few Mountain Hardwear items. I've never had any issues with the quality of their gear, and have been extremely happy with them for years.

That changed recently. I bought a pair of Ghost Whisperer pants at the beginning of October, wore them once at the end of October and a 2nd time mid-November. On the 2nd time wearing, the crotch came apart at the seams. Thought it would be a simple "faulty product swap" and boy was I wrong.

After contacting customer service several times, the answer is the same - mail us back your pants (on my dime) and our warranty department will repair them... Eventually. Estimated 8-10 weeks during winter which takes us almost past winter. There is no leeway for when you purchased them - if it was yesterday, bummer, send it back and wait 8-10 weeks.

I'm extremely frustrated with this terrible customer service. Their faulty product became my problem, and they definitely do not care that it's an inconvenience or awful policy.

I got back from a 5 day Rim to Rim to Rim Grand Canyon adventure, besides getting married and having children, this is by far the most incredible thing I've ever done. For anybody who is planning this hike I created a series of video that might help you when planning your trip! I am still creating videos so the whole journey is not complete!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqIN5Ulo6KQ&list=PLy2umORGZgUCZj11tDYSIkZIbJbvYY4_y

new to minnesota and homeless by choice. Im freezing in my car (don't turn it on as i dont want to waste gas money). Ive never been in the cold before and bought the browning xl -30f sleeping bag thinking "great a huge sleeping bag so i can move around" ive come to realize that was a fatal mistake.

i cant find any sleeping bags that say 66-70 inches Length

there is another browning bag on clearance that is 77 inches and rated -20f, can i just put that one into the xl bag which is 90inches or is 77 inches still to big?

any help is greatly appreciated i havent slept much these past 2 weeks

p.s skinny and 5'6

btw thanks everyone for commenting each and every one is appreciated 🙇‍♂️

Hey everyone!

I’m planning a trip to Kasol from January 13th to 17th, 2025, and would love your feedback on my itinerary:

Day 1: Chandigarh to Bir, paragliding, overnight in Bir. Day 2: Bir to Kasol, explore Chalal and local cafes, overnight in Kasol. Day 3: Visit Manikaran, head to Tosh for the night. Day 4: Trek to Barshani, visit Grahan/Malana, back to Kasol. Day 5: Night bus to Chandigarh, catch the train to Ernakulam at 9:30 AM.

Does this seem feasible? Any suggestions or must-visit spots?

Also, if anyone’s traveling around this time, feel free to DM! Would love to connect with co-travelers.

📲 WhatsApp: +91 8289951696

#KasolTrip #TravelAdvice

Hi, hope I'm posting to the right place cause I'm not really sure the best place to ask this. I just moved to Bozeman Montana for work and having lived in California my whole life I am not equipped for the winters here, but I still would love to go about on hikes and such.

I stopped by REI but i was having a hard time deciding on a jacket, at first a lady there recommended their Stormhendge down hybrid parka (believe 850 down) because its made with wind and water resistance plus it was comfy.

So i was all set to buy it when the lady came back and also recommended getting their Magma 850 down hoodie and get their Flash Stretch Rain jacker to wear as a shell over the down for protection against wind and rain if I need it.

I'm honestly at a lost for what to buy because my initial choice was the hybrid parka because all in one but people keep telling me how important the versatility of the other two is and i can shed layers when I'm hiking or snowboarding.

So any advice would be appreciated, i overthink any expensive purchase I make and I just know whatever I choose is going to haunt me for the next month.

Hi! Wondering if it’s worth it. My SIL booked a cabin in 3 rivers we are 10 min from the entrance. However we are in a winter storm warning. My partner and I do not think it’s worth to go into the park he has a Tacoma we have tire chains but nervous for the actual park. We know if we wanna see the big trees we will have to travel deep into the park and it’s just risky since we have a 2 year old and my partner is nervous for the snow. We think it’s not worth to go in. With that. Any tips or things if you are also here right now during the storm or if you have been to sequoia during a winter storm and how you traveled around etc. is it worth it or should we plan to just be in our cabin in 3 rivers Ty!

I’ve always camped with other people, usually minimum of 3 of us. Often a group of 25, backwoods under individual tarps, or hooch, or just on the ground in a bivy.

Last weekend I slept on the ground in a bivy on a thin pad. I didn’t hear them, but coyotes in the vicinity were howling. They woke other people up.

If I was solo sleeping on the ground, what are the odds I’d be bothered by coyotes? Or a bear?

I know to keep food away from sleeping, don’t sleep in clothes I ate in, and food is strung from a tree along with toiletries.

Does anybody have any experience with using the cerium hoody jacket as a midlayer/ standalone jacket, how much warmth does it provide and is it worth the purchase for hikes and cold weather camping in 0 to -4 degrees Celsius(around 24F for Fahrenheit users), cheers 👍🏻

Hi , I am soon to be going wild camping , I am going with a Friend who is experienced , Howerver i am not . could it be possible if anyone could give me some good gear recommendations, I need a good pair of shoes , sleeping bag and mat , my friend already has a tent i will use but other than that i practically have no gear except a columbia omni tech rain coat which is fairly warm and waterproof . Thanks a lot in advance i look forward to seeing what people have to say 👍

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Hi guys, I’m looking for a good rain jacket, that also has a long hood to cover a bit of your lower face, preferably a helmet support too.

Oh and it should be pfc/pfas free.