Comments on: Packing for Yurt and Hut-to-Hut Trips http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/ Gear Articles for Gearheads Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:48:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: JGW http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/comment-page-1/#comment-780 JGW Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:11:35 +0000 http://backcountrybeacon.com/?p=1417#comment-780 I've used Crocs in the past, and they are great as long as you have a well-established path out to the groover, as well as some water over-boots(most yurts/huts i've been to have a set on hand, but you can't always depend on them) for when you need to chop wood, or do anything outside that might lead to wet feet. I've used various house slippers from Depreso-Mart..., they tend to work the best as long as they have waterproof sole. Some people dig down booties, but with all that down my feet usually get too hot while in the hut. I usually shoot for the best combination of waterproof/breathable/comfortable/lightweight and go with that. During my most recent trip, my buddy used some Sanuks and was really happy. I think i might try some next trip. I’ve used Crocs in the past, and they are great as long as you have a well-established path out to the groover, as well as some water over-boots(most yurts/huts i’ve been to have a set on hand, but you can’t always depend on them) for when you need to chop wood, or do anything outside that might lead to wet feet.

I’ve used various house slippers from Depreso-Mart…, they tend to work the best as long as they have waterproof sole. Some people dig down booties, but with all that down my feet usually get too hot while in the hut. I usually shoot for the best combination of waterproof/breathable/comfortable/lightweight and go with that.

During my most recent trip, my buddy used some Sanuks and was really happy. I think i might try some next trip.

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]]> By: Daniel-san http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/comment-page-1/#comment-779 Daniel-san Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:37:32 +0000 http://backcountrybeacon.com/?p=1417#comment-779 Any tips for booties or sandals for use around the hut? Thinking of picking up some Crocs even though I normally can't stand them... anything better out there in terms of lightweight and sole durability? Any tips for booties or sandals for use around the hut? Thinking of picking up some Crocs even though I normally can’t stand them… anything better out there in terms of lightweight and sole durability?

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]]> By: JGW http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/comment-page-1/#comment-767 JGW Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:47:35 +0000 http://backcountrybeacon.com/?p=1417#comment-767 Here's your one-backpack solution. I've been using this pack for about 3 years now, and its the best touring (and everything else) pack i've come across: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Naos-55-Backpack-3230-3600cu-in/ARC0326M.html This thing is basically a dry bag on a incomparably awesome backpack frame/suspension. Lack of superfluous bells and whistles allows this thing to condense for day-trips, but the 55-liter volume holds enough for a week-long trip. Nothing compares to Arc'teryx's pivoting hip-belt--it'll save your hip flexors on long hikes. Having a waterproof bag is money during stormy hikes, and the construction is as burly(but incredibly minimal) as it gets. Imagine the lightest, best fitting, most durable pack ever.. and you'll probably conjure up an image of the Naos in your mind. Here’s your one-backpack solution. I’ve been using this pack for about 3 years now, and its the best touring (and everything else) pack i’ve come across:

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Naos-55-Backpack-3230-3600cu-in/ARC0326M.html

This thing is basically a dry bag on a incomparably awesome backpack frame/suspension.
Lack of superfluous bells and whistles allows this thing to condense for day-trips, but the 55-liter volume holds enough for a week-long trip. Nothing compares to Arc’teryx’s pivoting hip-belt–it’ll save your hip flexors on long hikes.
Having a waterproof bag is money during stormy hikes, and the construction is as burly(but incredibly minimal) as it gets.
Imagine the lightest, best fitting, most durable pack ever.. and you’ll probably conjure up an image of the Naos in your mind.

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]]> By: Justin http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Justin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:49:43 +0000 http://backcountrybeacon.com/?p=1417#comment-761 I have an <a href="http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Osprey-Packs-Atmos-50-Backpack-2800-3200cu-in/OSP0106M.html" rel="nofollow">Osprey Atmos 50</a> and it seems to work fairly well. It's super light and the front stretchy thing can hold a shovel blade while the side compression straps secure the handle. It's only 6oz heavier than my DAKINE Pro II - 3lb 6oz vs 3lb - yet it's almost twice as large (50L vs 26L). I have an Osprey Atmos 50 and it seems to work fairly well. It’s super light and the front stretchy thing can hold a shovel blade while the side compression straps secure the handle.

It’s only 6oz heavier than my DAKINE Pro II – 3lb 6oz vs 3lb – yet it’s almost twice as large (50L vs 26L).

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]]> By: Daniel-san http://backcountrybeacon.com/2010/03/packing-for-yurt-and-hut-to-hut-trips/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Daniel-san Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:07:49 +0000 http://backcountrybeacon.com/?p=1417#comment-760 Good stuff here. Would also recommend a headlamp for nighttime excursions to the crapper and a deck of cards or some dice for entertainment. I struggle with the pack dilemma every time. Anybody know of a pack that is suitable for both multi-day hauling and day-skiing? My DK Poacher is a bit too small to fit all my gear on the approach. Good stuff here. Would also recommend a headlamp for nighttime excursions to the crapper and a deck of cards or some dice for entertainment.

I struggle with the pack dilemma every time. Anybody know of a pack that is suitable for both multi-day hauling and day-skiing? My DK Poacher is a bit too small to fit all my gear on the approach.

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