FB post - Nov 19, 2011

What about a sit pad? I didn't carry one on my first thruhike, but I carried a torso length one on my PCT hike- you are often taking breaks or siestas on prickly ground - if you are a thermarest-er like me you sure don't want to break that out. One of favorite pieces of gear now is the Thinlight pad from Gossamer Gear. It's only 1/8 inch thick- I use it for addl thermal insulation under my Neoair, its 5ft by 20 inches. Folded in half a great torso pad, folded in fourths a very cushy sitpad. And it only weighs 2 oz! http://gossamergear.com/sleeping/1-8.html
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Insulation Pad 1/8"

- Dayla Austin

 

my gal and i have some gear (some new and some used) that we were going to use on the AT before we decided on the PCT. hit me up if you're interested!
ULA Packs, WM Highlite, Hennesy Hammock must go to fund my PCT 2012 hike!

- Nathan Frank

 

Let's talk Trekking poles.
I'm contemplating these. (formerly Titanium Goat poles)
-I saw them mentioned several times in Yogis Handbook.
-I have to use my Trek poles to erect my tent, so the decision is important.

- Ron Ulrich