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Tenacious LD · **Posted:** Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:01 pm

[quote="crowderpea"

Also, just an FYI: if anyone is looking for a non-down insulated jacket, the synthetic Columbia poofy jacket that is lined with that OmniHeat stuff is amazing. Mine came as part of a 3-way coat (outer waterproof shell that the inner poofy part zips into). I can't even wear it when I hike because it reflects body heat so well I end up overheating.[/quote]

Awesome to know...thanks for the tip!

lillianp · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:09 am

Tenacious LD wrote:

I've got the same question about socks! I tried giving up wool as a vegetarian, but never quite made it (smart wool socks were the only hold out). I've been vegan almost a year now (yay)! and I am definitely gonna have to replace these smartwools soon.

My husband got me some AWESOME synthetic (as in, not down) booties for my birthday. I just wear them around the house, but they are made for winter camping. They are super warm. The brand is Baffen Polar Proven.

Speaking of which...warmest, most light-weight 3-season sleeping bag? I really need a new bag, and I really want a light weight one! Anyone been researching light weight synthetic bags lately?

I have no idea about sleeping bags, but let me know when you find out! I'll have to replace my 3 season bag if I end up wanting to hike in late spring/early fall and I also want a light weight bag!

Catalina · **Posted:** Thu Jan 24, 2013 9:16 pm

I fell in love with one of those Columbia coats lined with the reflective stuff and I can't bring myself to go back to the store I saw it at for fear I'll have to buy it when I really can't afford a new coat. And add me to the 'looking for something to replace smartwool socks' club.

Tenacious LD - I don't think I'll be able to make it over to those parks, but only because we're moving to Montana in a few months and we'll get to do some really fun hiking there.

Tenacious LD · **Posted:** Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:59 am

Congrats on the move, Catalina- sounds like there are mountains in your future! What part of Montana are you moving to? I spent a spring & summer just outside of Missoula. We've had a few great backpacking trips to Montana since living in Idaho, too.

Catalina · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:48 pm

We're moving to Missoula in March.

crowderpea · **Posted:** Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:38 pm

That's awesome! You could really justify one of those Columbia coats, I think! I would keep an eye out for when they put this past season's colors on sale...

lillianp · **Posted:** Fri May 17, 2013 6:03 pm

It's finally backpacking time (for me, I've apparently started hating anything hiking related when it's NOT warm out) again! i'm going out this weekend on a quick/easy 22 miler over two days in lowlands mass. Right along the midstate trail, which is super exciting as I've always wanted to check it out!

I'm also being lazy and not wanting to find a small amount of denatured alcohol, so I'm going stoveless. Food is banana chips, some clif bars, pita bread I had in the refrigerator, crackers and peanut butter. And some applesauce. heh. The others will probably at least be cooking and I'll just sit there and eat my pita + peanut butter!!

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