Recent content by Ken999

My local Walmart usually has a $12 egg crate closed cell foam pad. 24" x 78". Alot more reasonably priced than the RR's...especially the X-large Deluxe model...they are closer to $35... :eek:

...do gutpiles count?...

I have a Wiggy's 'limited edition' Mountain Hunter. It has a lighter shell and a thinner bottom insulation layer than his normal 20 deg. Ultralight. So far no complaints other than the hood closure system takes some getting used to. I have not had mine long enough to tell if the insulation will...

The Katadin Guide model is much faster than the hiker model. For group use it gets the nod.

...trioxane....

Check Lathrop and sons...they make a custom footbed for select Hanwag boots...I've heard nothing but good things about them... http://www.lathropandsons.com/catalog/index.php

Check here for G-wax paste. http://www.lathropandsons.com/catalog/index.php I have not tried the paste or the boots, but here great things about both.

Thanks Doug...I kinda figured as much but have kept an eye open for someone to comment on such a combo. All up I'd have a real flexible setup that could handle most winter conditions for less than 4.5 lbs...cool. :D

Doug- were you using a vapor barrier with this system as well? I've tossed around this idea as I have a 25 deg. bag with lots of room inside for one of those UL 35-45 deg. down bags. I was wondering how well moisture will pass through the down with the frost point being somewhere at or near the...

Probars...expensive but, tasty...

TA-...I take it you are really liking the Peeper eh? I picked up one of those mesh shirts this weekend...so far so good. I'd really like to get an "official" Bug shirt though. Have fun...

Hikerdad- I use the Terrain Navigator software from Maptech. There is a CD with my version called "enhanced elevation data" that is optional. Once loaded it greatly increases the elevation accuracy of the software. I do not know if there is such a CD for your version but you might want to look...

TA- Cool...keep me posted! These ultralights sure are a pleasure to carry...

What canoe are you getting? I picked up a Hornbeck last year...what a difference in carrying. I hardly notice it on my pack.

rondack46- What size is your Overbag? A buddy of mine has a L/W that weighs 3 lbs. 5 oz. in it's stuff sack? Have you weighed yours?