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Ultra-Light External Frame Pack
For making something like the plywood pack frame you could use cut and fold construction with prefabricated sandwich panels. This would eliminate the need for a mold. To get the weight down...
Ultra-Light External Frame Pack
This is a very interesting article. Thanks much. I have a medical problem of a different nature thanyou went through. I have essentially lost three disks in my lumbar region so I...
Cooking Fish – Ultralight Style
What does your UL mess kit include when you plan on eating fresh fish in the backcountry? What are your favorite techniques for cleaning, seasoning, and cooking your catch? I'm interested in...
Patagonia Specter and Montane 180 when
Has anyone heard when the new crop of ~6oz WB tops, ie the 2005 Patagonia Specter and the Montane 180 (any more?), are going to be hitting the (US) stores? Well I...
Ultralight GPS / Mapping Software Navigation Systems
Actually, I don't think any of the existing mapping packages are particularly good. I've found maps in the NG Topo State series (for Washington State) that are at least thirty years out...
Ultralight GPS / Mapping Software Navigation Systems
Generally, GPS's have been little more than a crutch for me. If your map and compass skills are sound - and your compass/map are handy - I think you can navigate pretty...
Lightweight Food and Nutrition (LEGACY POSTS FROM OLD FORUMS)
Steve, I've had lots more energy eating controlled amounts of High GI carbs (meaning not that many, sticking to low GI carbs, ie avoding processed carbs). Since you mentioned avoiding processed carbs,...
Waterproof-Breathable Technologies
Congratulations on yet another researched, clear,and integrated article that helps to balance the trend away from hype, faddishness, and heat without light. Although you all have discussed this indirectly here and elsewhere,...
Mountain rescue's fury at stag-do revellers who climbed Snowdon in a thunderstorm while wearing just PYJAMAS
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2167811/Mountain-rescues-fury-stag-revellers-climbed-Snowdon-thunderstorm-wearing-just-PYJAMAS.html A stag party has been accused of 'lethal arrogance' today after they scaled a 3,500 feet high mountain in heavy thunderstorms - all dressed only in pyjamas. The bridegroom-to-be, his best...
Bargin priced Parcho, weighs as little as the expensive ones from name brands
I found on Ebay a 15D ripstop SilNylon Parcho. It weighs 277g (9.77ounces) on my scales, the seames are taped and it has heavy duty guy rope tie outs made of nilon webbing and...
Camp Xenon 4
New for spring/summer 2011, I was really excited about the Camp Xenon 4 poles. They looked like the best value/weight option on the market, so I was really excited to try them...
Holiday Gift Guide (for Trust-Funded Gear Junkies)
Companion forum thread to: Holiday Gift Guide (for Trust-Funded Gear Junkies) My Benchmade 940 is my EDC and favorite knife for the front country. It's not my first choice for backpacking but...
Small backpacking meal producers don't last long
Mountain House has been in business since before I was born, and I'm old. They're fine, but not that amazing or special. Food for the Sole was amazing! they had the best...
Ray-Way 3-person tarp and net tent
With Ray's help I scaled up the 2-person tarp and net tent geometry to make a 3-person tarp and net tent. These worked great on a 14-day trek around Mt. Rainier, although...
Durango or Silverton for train departure?
ETA: What are the current snow conditions for the Elk Park/Needleton loop? If I'm reading the data correctly (which is very questionable) it appears there isn't much there. I don't want my...
Everything happens for a reason: 12-10 Stove
The other day I was cooking in my Ti-Tri 12-10 Stove and afterward lifted the stove to find the soda can 12 section was no longer wielded to the base. Underneath the...
Long term dehydration prep for a PCT thruhike
Howdy hikers, I'm preparing for a PCT thruhike next year (2016) and I'd like to make as many of my own meals as possible. I'd also like to avoid a rush of...
Waxing Waxless Skis??
I recently purchased a pair of waxless skis and the salesman at the store told me that I should get some wax and put it on the glide sections of the skis...
Looking for new shelter
I currently have a TarpTent Squall 2 that I like but I am looking for a lighter weight solo option. I would like some opinions on three season shelters. I would like...
Wool vs Synthetics
What gives you more insulation value per ounce, wool or synthetics? I'm not talking about fluffy synthetic stuff though, just woven fabrics like fleece. How does cotton compare in this? (disregarding moisture...
