I've had issue with my lower lumbar discs (bulged/herniated) over the past 6-8 years. Pretty chronic pain, nothing helps.
Went to a back pain doctor here in Canada who uses localized botox injections to relax the muscles around the discs and this is supposed to alleviate pain. I am planning on...
Ditto on the Durston. They just came out with a solid version with a solid interior (minimal mesh) for 3-season use. I use my hiking poles to set it up, packs up real small.
Not the ultimate lightest but overall best quality/durability to weight ratio in my books. I got some heavier duty...
I'm a huge stainless guy too. There are some cool lightweight titanium bottle options out there that I've been eyeing up, but they are $$$$.. (ie Snow Peak Aurora)
https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/best-ultralight-titanium-insulated-water-bottles
I got a similar bill a couple of years ago when I bought my 2P Xmid and had it mailed to Canada.
I just picked up the new XMid 2 Solid from a cross border pickup spot two weeks ago - got lucky when the border guard let me pass without paying tax or duty :)
Thanks, that’s I’m close to pulling the trigger, looks like a nice all around bag for trips with heavier loads but also for some light weight overnight hikes..
I don’t own the GWS, but I believe it’s a thicker fabric and does not compress as small as the MF. If you look at the WM website they show which size stuff sack comes with each sleeping bag - the GWS bags come with a larger stuff sack than their MF counterparts.
I have a couple WM bags, MF and Extremelite. They pack nicely. I bring my Goretex bivvy bag when required - that gives me the best of both worlds (breathability on warmer/dry nights and wind/waterproofness of gore when required).
I would err on the side of warmth and pick the warmer bag -...
I’m looking at purchasing a SWD backpack (either the Wendigo or Big Wild). Are there any long term users here with insight on durability of these packs and how they handle heavier weights, ie 40-60lbs?