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I've never found a rain jacket that doesn't wet out. I stick with cheaper rain jackets of no particular brand and use an umbrella. It's been a game changer for me. Phil

My go-to suit is an EMS packable combination I boought over 10 years ago.? For a local leak like that, I just hit it with a good seam sealer.? I have treated the entire suit a couple of time,

I've alternated between Outdoor Research Helium and Frogs Toggs rain suits over the years. The original OR Helium jacked eventually wore out and wetted out quickly even after I tried unsuccessfully to

I like my Enlightened Equipment VISP. Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 1:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [JMT-groups.io] Backpacking rain jackets My husband and I are in the market for new

My husband and I are in the market for new backpacking rain jacket our last ones from Eastern Mountain Sports seems to be leaking where the pack straps rest. Anyone have suggestions for lightweight,

I bought a "Bears Ears" pack from Nunatak (nunatakusa.com) and I'm impressed with it.? It's reasonably light -- 27 oz but can be stripped to 25 oz. It's designed to carry a bear can on the OUTSIDE.?

As others have said, KM is a non-quota trailhead.? Permit via Inyo two weeks before your start.? I also recall there was a member or two here that hiked the JMT starting at KM last year.? You might

I also have the UGQ Bandit @10 deg F with no extra fill but I did get the 950fp down. It has worked well on the JMT and last year along the northern section of the CDT. I rarely have used a strap

On warm days, I use my bag open, like a quilt, but on cold days, I really appreciate being able to zip it up. I upgraded to a Versatile bag in Mammoth - which has the best zipper ever, I got an

Me too! But I don't see any reason to carry more than enough. I also want to be happy when I'm walking. You have to figure out what you need to be happy, it's not a one-size-fits-all question.

My Revelation Enlightened Equipment zero degree quilt has no hood and I have used it in the Sierra for two years on small backpacking trips as well as the JMT twice. There have only been a few times

Sleep system is one of my comforts. I am willing to carry more weight to have restful sleep.

I’ve bought a quilt but haven’t had the chance to try it yet. One thing I plan to keep using is my down hood that keeps my head and neck warm and moves with me as I toss and turn - unlike my

When sleeping in cooler weather, I also wear a wool or alpaca beanie and recently started using down socks/ booties under my quilt. The pair is well-worth the extra 2 oz to me. I’m wondering about

18oz quilt with NeoAir inside bivy (bug bivy in season). Extended temp range comfortably to 20 degrees using hooded puffy, insulated pants and down booties. This gives me summer and three season

When sleeping in cooler weather, I also wear a wool or alpaca beanie and recently started using down socks/ booties under my quilt. The pair is well-worth the extra 2 oz to me. I’m wondering about

I have a UGQ Bandit 20 degree top quilt which I use with a Nemo Tensor. I am a stomach sleeper and have actually slept quite comfortably at 20 degrees. (and I am also a "cold" sleeper.) I cannot use a

I too have both quilts and bags. I am a side / stomach sleeper that moves a fair amount and I sleep cold. I use a bag when temps are below freezing and use a quilt otherwise. Being a cold and mobile

KG has some helpful info. on their blog about quilts, including those of their Elite line which they say provide “the comfort and weight of a quilt with mummy-style performance”. (And no, I really

I chose the 900 fill power hyperdry goose down and didn’t opt for overfill…but I thought about it. Their quilts can be returned within 30 days but not if they’ve been customized. I haven't