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  1. smitty619

    Cheaper bags and pads?

    I have the Nemo Insulated Tensor pad and I really like it a lot. Its 25x32x3, so pretty comfy for side sleepers. It was about $170 @REI, but if you can hold out for a 20% off sale, it might get close to your budget. I use quilts, and have a 20F top quilt from Loco Libre gear that is great! I...
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    Hammock recommendations

    My Dutchware Chameleon (w/bugnet top cover) and the Hammock Gear CF tarp (w/doors) is about 30oz.
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    KUIU or other Versatile Frame Setup/Pack Load Hauler Solo Advice

    In my opinion, if Seek Outside is an option, then Seek Outside is probably the answer. I have a Divide I use for backpacking and I just love it!
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    Sleeping pad HELP

    Another Tensor Insulated fan here! It was also one of the few I could get that was 72Lx25w.
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    Insulated food pouch?

    https://www.packitgourmet.com/CookinCozy.html This one is pretty reasonable and lightweight. I did make one from a sunshade originally but it came apart after a while. Also, The meals from Pack It Gourmet are way better than Mtn House and the other big firms, in my opinion. Plus they are local...
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    Which Budget Bag

    Another option would be to find one of the Costco down throws ($20) and stack bags.
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    Pad Recommendation

    I use a Nemo Tensor Insulated pad. It was one of the few that was 72 in long and 25 in wide. It’s also 3 in thick. Never gone backcountry hunting, but I’ve used it on plenty of backpacking trips.
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    Giving away a lifetime membership to celebrate the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act

    Nice work!
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    FNG from Texas

    Howdy fellow FNG that hails from Tejas!
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    Titanium pot handles too hot - need a solution

    Pretty much this. Most backpackers use their Buff, as well. I want to option of using a wood fire to boil water, so I would avoid adding any silicone to the handles.
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    Which Quilt?

    I’m a hammock guy and I’ve got the LLGP. It’s a 20 deg, with an oz or 2 overstuff. The quality is great and I’ve used it on about dozen short backpacking trips. My only regret is not getting the sewn foot box. Other than that, it’s awesome!
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    Online photography classes

    FNG here, but there are a few classes you can take for free on Coursera and EdX. This photography course is free And it’s taught by this guy.

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