Does anyone have any experience with ON rainwear? I'm shopping around for a new rain jacket as I'm moving to the PNW this summer for school in September. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on this jacket on the last hunt, and would love anyone's opinion on the quality of the brands raingear so far.

https://www.thelasthunt.com/p/on-running-parka-mens-onr-154

I do love the fishtail style, as I wear a decent amount of nicer clothing that I wanna keep dry, and I'm also an avid cycler as a means of transportation.

All the details really appeal to me, just not sure what the outer material pedigree is like. I only know ON's shoe reputation.

If anyone has any other long rain-jacket recs, I'd love to hear em! Cheers folks

I am looking into sleeping pads. The Klymit static V light gets recommended but it is only 183cm long. I am 185cm tall. So do i go for a shorter pad or will i have to look for sth in the range ob 190cm and more to sleep comfortable?

I recall seeing a post or comment somewhere that one brand was better than the other for sweaty feet as one of the footbed materials causes your foot to slide around if it's sweaty (a big no for me) but I can't remember which brand it was.

I love backpacking, and photography, I go hiking a lot in banff / kananaskis. I usually carry two trekking poles and a tripod with me. Lately tho its been annoying carrying them with the weight & space it takes up. I came across ads from Ulanzi talking about this 5-in-1 tripod thing. I think it might be cool if my hiking stick turned into a tripod. What do you guys think?

https://www.ulanzi.com/products/hiking-tripod-kit-tt35

I am planning to buy a Columbia Point Park Jacket or Labyrinth Loop jacket. However I am unsure if they run big or small, I am usually between S or M, but ir varies. I'm 5 foot 9, and weight 63 kgs.

weighing options for an outdoor blanket... primarily for reading at the park in warmer weather. room for two preferred, water-resistant, heavy enough to avoid the wind.

is yeti lowlands still the best option, price aside? nomadix festival? rumpl? or something else?

I was wondering if you could refill a MSR gass tank (wondering because i want to switch to a other gass system)

My old favorite backpack (EMS Colden) got ruined and I’m looking for a new one. Just looking for a good looking general purpose pack. Biking to the shops, walking around town, taking it on the bus, on the trail ect. I don’t like the look of many I’ve seen. Any of you guys have a favorite? Not looking for a “hiking” backpack, or one of those futuristic ninja packs. Should be sporty and normal looking

Hey Everyone,

I had this fantastic light jacket that i took with me everywhere for a 2 years, but ended up losing on a trip to Sao Paulo (unlucky!). I'm hoping someone here can help me identify it so I can purchase a used one or something like it at least.

https://imgur.com/a/G40LQ9f

Information:

-This was purchased at the Columbia Employee store in late 2022.

-I believe it was Mountain Hardwear (hence the reason for posing this question here). I reached out to their customer support, they say they don't recognize it. Other brands that are sold at the store I purchased it from are Columbia, Prana, and Sorel

-The material was 100% cotton

-The feel of the jacket was a bit thicker than it looks, but by no means insulated. Very much a light jacket.

Thanks!

Make sure to hunt your local re/supply. Found this Beta LT I’ve been eyeing but couldn’t get due to price. W a few wears n excellent condition it was knocked down into my reach! Def excited to use this although I also love my forray 2

Atom vs Cerium vs Thorium

Hello - I am looking to replace my Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody with an article from Arc’teryx, or possibly Mountain Equipment.

If you had a preference over the Atom, Cerium or Thorium as a replacement what would you choose and why?

For context - • UK weather conditions • Budget around £350 • Everyday use and for city break travels

Thank you.

Tired of brand with built reputations giving bad products, what’s your favorite brands for quality and build?

Between my partner and I we have I believe 5 sleeping bags for different uses

We live in a tiny cabin and don't have any storage room indoors.

I'm currently using garment bags with hangers to hang up the sleeping bags, but that system is less than ideal right now. I'd like things to be a little tidier in the garage.

We get a lot of mice in the garage, and there's nothing much we can do about it since we live in the woods. I have 4 traps, and I spray a deterrent, but I still catch about 1 per week on average.

Any ideas on efficient storage solutions that are good for the health of the bags?

ULTIMATELY I'd like to invest in plenty of those black and yellow storage totes, but since they're so expensive right now we just have the easier to break large clear ones that are full with packs and other mouse sensitive gear.

Hi all, apparently men’s long parkas are hard to come by? I work medical coverage thru the winter and am looking for a warm and dry long Parka. Only thing I’ve found is like $650 Patagonia

Anyone have any recs? I know there are the stereotypical soccer coach parkas but I question their quality and ability to hold up over multiple seasons

For long days on a working farm, preferably somewhat durable and machine washable.

I am in the market for a new 35L and was looking at either Picture or Mountain Hardwear bag. I recently got into the picture gear because they have a pretty solid repair policy which is great. I saw Mountain Hardwear also had one but it seemed a little more convoluted/iffy. Does anyone have any experience with Mountain Harwear repair policy?

Edit: I am looking at the Mountain Hardwear Scrambler (35) or the Picture 30+10 off-trax

Back in the 90's I had a bombproof The North Face Mountain Light shell jacket but I lusted after the Kichatna model (that was out of reach financially). As luck would have it, I stumbled across one but it needs some love.

Is there a high end shop out there that can do repairs/restorations to 30 year old tier 1 technical gear? It needs a zipper replacement/repair, all of the bungie cord replaced, Velcro refresh/replacement and some seam tape work.

I am willing to fully open up the wallet to have a fully functional "grail" piece.

For reference, here is a link to the model of shell: https://www.grailed.com/listings/51783414-the-north-face-vintage-the-north-face-kichatna-jacket?g_aidx=Listing_production&g_aqid=82966a1bb9de03a22f7501f2a1c870b9

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I am looking for a pair of sandals that have lots of cushion (think ASICS gel nimbus running shoes) and comfortable non-abrasive straps. I was looking at Tevas but it is difficult for me to tell which models have these features as many seem very similar. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Hey fellow outdoor nerds. Anyone bought any Rux gear? I just purchased a 70L collapsible tote and a waterproof bag. It looks pretty sweet how modular it seems to be. Anyone have any experience with their stuff?

Ever think of asking the internet a simple question only to end up going down a rabbit hole? This is that, and given the current snow and ice I am still getting, it’s all to appropriate.

I have a McMurdo Parka III and as I was setting up the generator this morning I got to wondering. 1- who’s idea was it to live here again? 2- what made this parka different from the previous two generations. Simple right?

Wrong! What I found was a tangled web of reviews, comments and forums going back decades! People yelling about a hood that didn’t zip, the fashionability of it, or types of fill and quality. That and there was simply no clear answer on the differences between the versions. I found it bizarre and interesting given TNF being more of a premium contender.

Could it be that people are particular about the gear in their load outs? (Yes, and rightly so) or was there something else going on?

It seems the new one, just named The McMurdo, has 600 fill vs the 550 but it’s also waterfowl vs goose down. Some would cry foul on that.

And that’s what brought me here, and I’ll wrap this up in a similar fashion to how it started, with a couple questions.

1- does any of this really matter? 2- if it does, which is the best Variant?

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for jackets that might meet my requirements. My ideal jacket would be either a Patagonia Triolet with a 2-way front zipper or Mountain equipment Changabang but with no snowskirt (not just removable) preferably in a bright orange or green. I haven't found anything yet but perhaps someone here has a suggestion? Essentials, 3-layer, 2 way front zipper, pit-zips, 2 chest pockets, 2 hand pockets, ski helmet compatible hood, 70d+, <750g, relaxed fit, no powder skirt. Bonus points for, internal pocket, arm pocket, bright colour

I can get the HH Seven J for $65 CAD while the Patagonia Torrentshell is $225 CAD.

I know that there are differences (2 vs 3 layer, pit zips, packable pocket) but don't know if those differences justify the cost difference.

For me, the jacket will be primarily an "around town" but I'd also like something i could bring on the occasional day hike (Canada). I don’t mind so much paying the premium for the Torrentshell if it’s truly a far superior jacket.

I used to be an outdoor guide in New Zealand, and it seemed like damn near any store sold these amazing short-sleeve fleece shirts (of various different brands). They were awesome. Well, I made the mistake of moving back to the States and the second and much larger mistake of letting my [now] ex-girlfriend try it on one time, so now I'm struggling to find more of them. Is there anywhere in the United States I can find or order these?

I want a new hard shell that’s tougher than most, triple ply, just bomb proof (won’t tear with thorns, etc), waterproof. Seems like most shells are too lightweight and feel cheap. Just got back from Patagonia and wanted to buy an Ansilta but they didn’t have my size and you can’t order them online. 🤦‍♂️ Y’all have a fav brand and model?

Did anyone purchase products from Wilderness Innovation lately? I bought an Osne poncho liner in November 2023 and since then, I haven’t received anything, just excuses and bla bla bla. Anyone can share their experience? Or give me advices?

So I am looking at a new shell from mountain hardwear and I see two that are very similar but with a steep price difference. I know more seams means more expensive but is this price difference just because one has the goretex label slapped on and the other doesn’t? See links below of the two I am talking about.

https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/mens-threshold-jacket-2024591.html?dwvar_2024591_color=010

https://www.mountainhardwear.ca/en/p/mens-trailverse-gore-tex-jacket-2024561.html?dwvar_2024561_color=010

Tl;dr: I'm looking for a highly waterproof rain coat that doesn't wet out and has an adjustable hood that allows me to safely look around while cycling. Breathability doesn't matter. Affordability does.

Long version: I will soon be starting a daily commute of about 1 hour of ebike cycling. To make sure I'm up for this I recently did a test run of the commute while it was raining heavily the whole time. My gear:

• a Fjallraven Keb Ecoshell
• a pair of Mountain Hardwear Stretch Ozonic pants
• Waterproof Timberland boots

By the time I got to my destination, the Fjallraven jacket was completely soaked, and water got through at the zipper (it is an old model that doesn't have the waterproof zipper). The Mountain Hardwear also didn't stand the test, I had some wet patches on the pants I wore underneath them.

I was kind of bummed out since I had very high expectations of my gear. I want to be able to make this commute even in godawful weather without worrying about getting wet, but I'm not convinced by the concept of a waterproof/breathable membrane for this purpose. I feel like regardless of the quality, it WILL wet out. When I hung the Fjallraven over a chair at my destination, it left a big pool of water on the floor beneath it, as it was fully soaked and water kept dripping off it. All the water in the jacket sunk to the bottom of the sleeves and the hem, causing those parts of my sweater to get wet too after I put the jacket back on. After I got home, it took about 48 hours for the jacket to dry completely.

So I'm shifting my focus to a fabric that doesn't wet out, is not necessarily breathable and for that reason hopefully affordable. BUT for safety purposes I do want an adjustable hood that I can fit tightly around my head so I can easily look around and behind me while cycling.

Side question: is this expected for a hardshell like the Fjallraven Keb Ecoshell? Or am I doing it wrong?

Hey y'all, I've got my Paka hoodie that I love but I've been wearing it hard for a few months and am thinking about giving it a clean. I don't trust myself to do a decent job hand washing it. Any Paka Hoodie owners have any advice for hand or machine washing? Thanks!

Hi, as above got 2 Berghaus SIMs and wanted to get some adhesive to stick in an emergency kit in case one of them split when away. The label recommends solvent based adhesive. Any recommendations? Is Stormsure suitable? Or anything from GearAid?