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First time backpacking
Ok, so my husband and I planning to try backpacking for the first time ever this winter (maybe spring -we'll see how rainy it gets). I was thinking Point Reyes or someplace...
One Night At A Time
Companion forum thread to:One Night At A Time "The computer and pens are a little less oppressive, and my work is a little more enjoyable." Well spoken Mike, I know that feeling...
Thru-hiking with a 3 month old baby?
I received this question and I honestly don't know how to answer. The parents want to thru-hike the Pyrenees with their then 3 month old baby, a hike which should take them...
Gear in “Tough Times”
I got an email blitz from BACKPACKER Mag today, and in it they had their "Gear Chick" Kristin answer some email question. The person was asking about still buying gear in "tough...
my first bag? Ohm or Flash
Ive been searching around for about 1 week to get the right pack.Unfortunately I live in nowhere near US, which makes things much harder. I am now struggling between ULA OHM and...
Tonto Trail, Nov 2008
It has taken me awhile, but I finally completed a trip report for my hike of the Tonto Trail last November. I started at the South Bass trailhead and exited 9 days...
Newbie Gear List
As a child, I had gone camping with my folks for about 10 years (tent trailer every summer). On occasion I also did some packing with friends, but never really put much...
waterproof packing
This is a fork from this thread which has was starting to wander from it's initial purpose Here is a packing method promoted by Cliff Jacobson, who has been leading adult and...
NOLS Light & Fast Backpacking (aug 2008)
Two-weeks in the Wind River Range with dinky packs. This course is designed to teach LIGHTWEIGHT backpacking skills. Link to the NOLS lightweight web page: http://www.nols.edu/courses/locations/rockymtn/lightandfastbackpacking.shtml trip report below: Trip Report NOLS...
When have you gone too light?
I actually think it's a good idea to go "too light" on the comfort scale a number of time.If you don't go too light on the comfort scale, you will never know...
Big Light Backpack
Hi, I'm looking for really light backpack with good suspension system and with capacity ~5000 cu. in. (My stuff + my girlfriend's stuff) I was thinking about Cilogear Worksack 75L for couple...
Carbon Fiber Poles in Thunderstorms
I was just reading a Trail Journal for July 9th from "Thirsty" in which he's blown off his feet by lightning 30' or less away. He happened to be walking with metal...
URsack in the Grand Canyon
Hello, I am doing a 3 day trip down into the Grand Canyon second week of september and I have heard there are lots of little cirtters down there. Is a Ursack...
Gear test trip report;Japan alps,Kamikochi..
Just got back today from three days in the Japan 'alps', near Kamikochi. Tested a lot of new gear. Brief results now.. I will have time to write a more detailed report...
Is National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Ready to Go Light?
Everitt, Not sure how many years ago that was, but I am happy to say that things have changed a lot since then. We are pulling sleds and carrying way lighter packs,...
Why Backpacking?
Yeah, I know what you mean about most others not understanding. Interestingly enough I first got into backpacking for the challenge. I was into bicycle racing (road and mountain), and wanted to...
International backpacking gear list
First some background so you know who I am and have some idea of what I have in mind (and consequently my specs). I'm 23, male, 5'4" 125lb. Slightly on the lanky...
Canister Stoves and Altitude
I'm planning a trip in the Sierras this month (August) and was on my way to buy a Snowpeak GigaPower, to replace my ancient heavy, firestreaming Svea. However, I was told by...
Backpacks: What's the deal with sleeping bag compartments?
I know that manufactures who put separate sleeping bag compartments at the bottom of their packs aren't typically targeting the UL crowd, but I've still got to ask, what's the deal with...
