http://smackpacker.com ultralight backpacking gear reviews, trail reports, wisdom and smack Thu, 16 May 2013 23:04:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://0.gravatar.com/blavatar/4ec5a5d45e0ff6e43c5b5850c1631f1c?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://smackpacker.com http://smackpacker.com/2013/04/22/monkey-pillow-handcrafted-backpacking-pillow-case-review/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/04/22/monkey-pillow-handcrafted-backpacking-pillow-case-review/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:29:12 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1429 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/04/22/monkey-pillow-handcrafted-backpacking-pillow-case-review/feed/ 1 McLovin The Monkey Pillow is actually a pillowcase that attaches to your pad Deep snow and sub freezing temperatures in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest, elevation 4300' Klymit Cush inflatable pillow used for testing The Klmit Cush is designed to be folded in half or in thirds to provide maximum head loft Backside of a NeoAir All Season pad with Monkey Pillow pad straps, attached Monkey Pillow containing Klmit Cush Pillow, folded in half and attached to NeoAir All Season pad http://smackpacker.com/2013/03/22/loopalien-rapid-cord-attachment-kickstarter-project/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/03/22/loopalien-rapid-cord-attachment-kickstarter-project/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:56:11 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1386 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/03/22/loopalien-rapid-cord-attachment-kickstarter-project/feed/ 0 McLovin b7620b8cb8d850fe179deee385c6e4ce_large These bad boys aren't going to break if stepped on when some genius trips on your high vis guyline Designer David's sense of humor is equally appreciated http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/rab-summit-superlite-bivi-review/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/rab-summit-superlite-bivi-review/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:23:38 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1250 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/rab-summit-superlite-bivi-review/feed/ 3 McLovin Free-standing, side Imperative to shake door before entering/exiting Free-standing, front With GoLite Pinnacle pack for scale A bit short for 6'+ denizens Myriad guyline options Easy crossover pole design; adequate headroom Performed equally well in soft snow w/o a stomped out platform... ...and with one Sufficient room for one w/winter gear; two would need to be really comfortable w/one another Sheds snow extremely well http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/indoor-plumbing/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/indoor-plumbing/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:36:18 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1311 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/19/indoor-plumbing/feed/ 1 McLovin Say goodbye to frozen Nature Calls. Well one of them. The Photon Micro-Light II LED light (red) ensures accurate delivery and bottle identification http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/18/kalalau-trail-solo-hike-july-25-26-2012/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/18/kalalau-trail-solo-hike-july-25-26-2012/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 04:15:02 +0000 ploss http://smackpacker.com/?p=1159 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/18/kalalau-trail-solo-hike-july-25-26-2012/feed/ 1 ploss P1030483a P1030489a P1030506a P1030528a P1030531a P1030534a P1030537a P1030542a http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/16/vasque-snow-junkie-ultradry-winter-boot-review/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/16/vasque-snow-junkie-ultradry-winter-boot-review/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:26:17 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1216 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/16/vasque-snow-junkie-ultradry-winter-boot-review/feed/ 0 McLovin 1915959-p-MULTIVIEW Vasque Snow Junkie UltraDry review Where's my 2 cups of water, Franken? I need 2 cups of water, Franken. Ploss rocking his Vasque Snow Junkie UltraDry boots with snowshoes Deceptively compact snow at the trailhead. D'oh! http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/12/bosavi-headlamp-review/ http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/12/bosavi-headlamp-review/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:18:08 +0000 ploss http://smackpacker.com/?p=1158 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2013/02/12/bosavi-headlamp-review/feed/ 2 ploss Bosavi in the snow http://smackpacker.com/2011/04/26/backpacking-its-not-just-for-backpacking-anymore/ http://smackpacker.com/2011/04/26/backpacking-its-not-just-for-backpacking-anymore/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:17:46 +0000 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/?p=1122 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2011/04/26/backpacking-its-not-just-for-backpacking-anymore/feed/ 0 McLovin http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/south-sister-climb-august-7-2010/ http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/south-sister-climb-august-7-2010/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:53:26 +0000 ploss http://smackpacker.com/?p=1062 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/south-sister-climb-august-7-2010/feed/ 1 ploss P1010900a P1010917a P1010909a P1010922a P1010928a P1010929a P1010935a P1010941a P1010947a P1010952a P1010960a http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/hiking-in-sandals/ http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/hiking-in-sandals/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:50:52 +0000 ploss http://smackpacker.com/?p=1056 Continue reading →]]> http://smackpacker.com/2010/08/08/hiking-in-sandals/feed/ 1 ploss Keen Newport H2 Keen Arroyo II