Activity for Mitch‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: Why are backpacks mostly not made of waterproof material? There are quite a few backpacks made of waterproof materials, especially among cottage manufacturers. ZPacks, Hyperlight Mountain Gear, Zimmerbuilt, Gossamer Gear, and many others manufacture packs out of Hybrid Cuben Fiber, Dimension Polyant X-Pac fabrics, or other waterproof materials. Even more ma... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Staying warm in a lightweight sleeping bag You covered it already—layers. This is actually a very common technique among ultralight backpackers. They will often intentionally bring a sleeping bag with 5-10ºF less insulation than needed and compensate by wearing all their clothing to bed. If you need to get warm fast, you can do so... (more)	—	almost 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Camping with a tarp, what are risks about animals? The risk of a serious problem is quite small. Animals instinctively stay away from humans, and that instinct is even stronger in backcountry areas where they haven't become accustomed to human presence. The gear that you don't sleep with is in more danger than anything else — rodents will chew... (more)	—	about 9 years ago
Answer	—	A: Hiking boot fit: how snug should height of instep feel A bit of pressure at the top of your foot will not cause any long-term problems, so long as it isn't causing any pain. Boots are designed to hold your foot in place — the snug fit in the midfoot is an important component in keeping your toes from sliding forward when walking downhill or side-t... (more)	—	about 9 years ago