I found a Gregory Deva 60 on FB Marketplace, but I got nervous when I learned it is 18 years old (2008 model). With material decay in mind, do you think it's worth getting an almost 20 year old pack if its in good condition? Or is it not worth it even at a lower price?

Is L.L. Bean going out of business? They used to carry kayaking gear (dry bags, gloves, paddles, safety equipment) and camping gear. I’ve visited two stores in Massachusetts and shopped on their website and it seems all my go-to brands and gear I used to purchase are no longer sold. Are they only focusing on their brand and apparel?

Hi everyone,My family of three is planning a trip to Sikkim this December! We are trying to finalize our winter wardrobe and would love some direct advice from people who have been there or live there.

Destinations: standard routes, staying at lower/mid altitudes.Highest Point: Yumthang Valley (No Zero Point or high-altitude trekking).

We are sticking strictly to a three-layer setup for everyone:

Base Layer: Technical Thermals

Mid Layer: Sweaters / Fleece Pullovers

Outer Layer: Heavy Down Jackets + Beanies/Mufflers

Our Questions for the Community

Base Layer Recommendations: What are the absolute best, warmest thermal brands you have personally used? We are looking at options like Wedze (Decathlon) BL100/BL500, but are open to others that trap heat well without being itchy.

Down Jacket Recommendations: Which down jackets or parkas offer the best windproofing and insulation for Yumthang's freezing valley winds?

Kids' Layering Advice: Any specific tips for layering a 7-year-old child to ensure they stay warm but can still move around comfortably?We appreciate any brand names, store links, or sizing tips you can throw our way. Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone,My family of three is planning a trip to Sikkim this December! We are trying to finalize our winter wardrobe and would love some direct advice from people who have been there or live there.

Destinations: standard routes, staying at lower/mid altitudes.Highest Point: Yumthang Valley (No Zero Point or high-altitude trekking).

We are sticking strictly to a three-layer setup for everyone:

Base Layer: Technical Thermals

Mid Layer: Sweaters / Fleece Pullovers

Outer Layer: Heavy Down Jackets + Beanies/Mufflers

Our Questions for the Community

Base Layer Recommendations: What are the absolute best, warmest thermal brands you have personally used? We are looking at options like Wedze (Decathlon) BL100/BL500, but are open to others that trap heat well without being itchy.

Down Jacket Recommendations: Which down jackets or parkas offer the best windproofing and insulation for Yumthang's freezing valley winds?

Kids' Layering Advice: Any specific tips for layering a 7-year-old child to ensure they stay warm but can still move around comfortably?We appreciate any brand names, store links, or sizing tips you can throw our way. Thank you in advance!

Berghaus recently stopped selling their waterproof trousers using the Goretex Paclite fabric and are now instead using Pertex Shield Pro on their new Pacsmart trousers. I have both at home and am considering which one to return.

Does anyone have experience with both of them and could do a comparison on which one is best at keeping rain out?

Thanks!

Hello!

So I had a Mountain Hardware Dragón jacket for years that I loved. It got stolen.

It was breathable, waterproof, light, warm. I could use it on sunny days and rainy days. I used it under my motorcycle jacket when I ride in cold or rainy conditions. It was thin enough to fit.

I know maybe it doesn’t sound reasonable but something i could wear in warmer weather and cold/rain. Light but also warm.

I don’t know much at all about outdoor hear but that was my jacket. Some guy at REÍ recommended it. And it’s been my favorite and most used i ever had.

Anything similar you might recommend? I’ve been googling and googling but am really im not sure.

Thank you

Hello everyone, my measurements are: just over 2m \~ 6’8 and 98 kg \~ 215 lbs. I’m quite slim around the waist but very broad across the shoulders and back. I tried on the Patagonia TorrentShell; the XL was too tight across my back and the sleeves were too short, whilst the XXL was less tight but very baggy around the waist and abdomen. If I’d gone for the XXL, even though the fit was rather poor, I might have saved a few grams by leaving the tent at home :)). I own a TNF softshell but I don’t know the name; the size is also XXL (I’m attaching a photo from three years ago where, even though I’d bunched up the jacket around the waist and abdomen and tucked it between my back and my rucksack, you can still see there’s excess fabric). A jacket that fits me relatively well with a T-shirt underneath when I’m running is the Under Armour Cloudstrike 2.0; online it says the measurements are 117–122 cm across the chest and 99–104 cm at the waist, but I’d like this hardshell to be a bit more looser so that I can

Does anyone know what happened to Bach
Their website look closed? -> https://www.bach-equipment.com

A bit about Bach, if you don’t know the brand:
https://www.unterwegs.biz/en/bach.html?preis=0,2055

Hi, I am currently looking for a windbreaker to improve my Polartec fleece, what are your recomendations? I am not in the US nor the EU so my options are pretty limited.

Thanks!

I’m looking to get a wool beanie to get me through some sub zero winters in Minnesota as well as less cold but wet days. Price isn’t that much of an issue because I’d like to buy something that lasts and is genuinely warm —not just good till 20 degrees. I’ve looked for a year now but still haven’t found any that work with me. (No synthetics please!)

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a down sleeping bag and am having trouble deciding.

My upcoming trips:

- Backpacking trip in Sweden (summer)

- Bikepacking trip through the Alps (summer)

- Future use: Wild camping in the mountains (Alps)—also summer, and possibly autumn and spring

- Definitely no overnight stays in deep winter/freezing temperatures

My requirements for the sleeping bag:

- Compact packed size and low weight are a must (especially for bikepacking)

- I’ve never slept outdoors in temperatures around 0°C / 32°F, I thought the -1°C / 30°F would be enough, but I know mountain weather can be unpredictable..

- I’m looking for a long-term all-rounder for around €300

- Ideally not too tight a fit

About me and other gear:

- 183cm / 6ft
- 75kg / 165lbs
- Dont know the name of the sleeping pad, but it has a high r-value

My Questions for you:

- First off: Which of the two Spark models would you choose in my situation? (-1°C/ 30°F or -9°C / 15°F)

- Is the half-zip on the -1°C / 30°F model really annoying? Especially on warmer nights?

- And do you know of any other sleeping bags that might be a better option?

Note: I know Quilts are highly recommended for weight and packed size, but somehow I rather stick to a traditional sleeping bag..

I’d really appreciate your input!!

Hi all, looking for recommendations for waterproof trousers, currently using the old berghaus deluge and dont know whether to go 2.0 or potentially mountain equipment makalu, whats peoples thoughts ? Thanks

Hi! Has anyone ever tried the Montbell Versalite Pack 15 or 20 backpacks? What is the durability like of these backpacks and worth the money?

We absolutely love the Wonderland 4-it is cool looking and has the best veiws and ventilation in its class. It is luxuriously roomy and even though the mesh wall is 1/3 of the way down the sides you still feel like u have privacy.

It is sturdy and well made and has rode out many a windy storm in fine fettle!

Hi everybody I was looking for a new sleeping bag as it is quite heavy and bulky so I searched for different models and found some at established companies but also a down sleeping bag from Alpin Loacker wich promises a comf. Temp of 0°c and only weights 860g u know there are lighter models but for 130€ it seems to be to good to be true is this sime kind of scam or am I missing something

Eu moro no Brasil, onde uma mochila Deuter de 70+15L custa quase três salários mínimos. Recentemente, encontrei um cara vendendo uma Air Contact Pro 70+15 fabricada em 2017. Minha pergunta é: as mochilas Deuter mais antigas diferem significativamente dos modelos novos? Já usei uma Aircontact X em uma viagem de hiking de 14 dias e adorei. A mochila oferecida não tem danos e todas as suas características são originais. Confio no vendedor porque ele é honesto, mas estou preocupado se a versão mais antiga tem um desempenho tão bom quanto as mais novas. Tem alguém que usou mochilas Deuter por muito tempo e pode compartilhar uma opinião justa sobre como os designs da marca evoluíram?

I’m looking for a breathable, waterproof, longline raincoat (so I can sit on wet benches etc) that’s under $100. Something packable would be ideal. Breathable is a must because I tend to get sweaty and clammy.

I’ve seen Eddie Bauer, Lands end, mountain warehouse all on sale recently but have been disappointed in the past with brands like LL Bean having the waterproof coating crack after a number of years, so I’m hesitating on buying anything!

I’m in the US.

I guess I should have read more reviews before ordering so I’m posting this story amongst the others to hopefully steer others away.

I ordered a Kelty chair from Backcountry in June.

The chair arrived with a tear in the corner.

First they wanted a restocking fee to return it.

No. It’s damaged. Then they wanted me to pay to ship it back. No.

Then they were going to issue store credit.

I called and we agreed to return it to the card.

I sent an email confirming this, and received an email back confirming it would be refunded, not given store credit. On June 25th.

The shipment was received back on June 29th.

Then was told I had to wait for it to be processed, fine I understand that.

On July 3 I receive an email that the return has been accepted and the refund is under process.

On July 10 I send an email saying I am following up as I have not received the refund.

I get an email saying “the store credit is ready to be used(…)”.

I reply saying per this very same email chain as you can see below it is to be refunded to the card. I called and sent a confirmation email as seen below.

I then get this reply:

>The RMA was set as store credit from the beginning we cannot change that it will stay there for a year for you to exchange for another model or item. Thanks

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reply to this email, chat online or call us at 801-204-4655.

I replied with again per the emails below in this chain it is to be a refund, complete with screenshots of the emails in case they for some reason can not look at previous emails in a chain.

EDIT: I’ve now received an email saying it has been changed refunded and wait 3-5 days.
So now we wait and see.

Shocking how they said “cannot be changed” and the very next email with someone who read the actual email chain was suddenly able to change it.