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Was UL a phase for you?
I'm 65 & just started backpacking 3 years ago. I've never thought about even attempting SUL--too entrenched in creature comforts, but I read Lighten Up and follow BPL and am able to...
Following Ralph and Allen's JMT FKT attempt
Here's a new thread to follow Ralph and Allen's FKT attempt (much more discussion on that in Ralph's thread, here). Ralph has a lot of great planning info and commentary in that...
FLYWEIGHT KNIVES---Damn Fine Titanium Knives!
Mine just arrived, 0.7 oz incl. velcro sheath. Finally we'll be able to cook with a decent sized knife. My wife always complains that the blade of my Gerber Ultralight is too...
Lightest knife to baton small pieces of wood?
Hi Folks, I very rarely use a knife on the trail, but when I do, it is usually to baton wet wood here in the northeast for (gasp) fire creation. At the...
knife vs saw vs hatchet vs axe!
David Satan, Truth be told, I love knives. I do like the Sypderco Paramilitary in the background and have considered getting that in blackout or the Sage as my EDC since I've...
Gear weight vs safety and preparedness
N At best,the relationship between the weight of the gear carried and safety is indirect. What counts is your knowledge and skills. If you know what you are doing, and the conditions...
WM bag overfill - any reason not to?
"interesting that so many folks are adding down to the summerlite ... while its marketed as a 32F bag, it en-tests at ~35F for men" If I look to the specs. that's...
Which rechargeable batteries to get?
(Notice: I don't know much about electronics. If anyone has any comments, suggestions, or warnings please let me know!) I plan on taking four 18650 rechargeable batteries on a PCT through-hike this...
What our gear says about us...
And welcome to Gearaholics Anonymous. You crack me up Liz! That was hilarious and had me in stitches. " I met someone who had four ways to purify water - they'd had...
2015
During the year 2015, what new gear are you most looking forward to using? Flying skateboard Smoke grenades MLD Solomid XL with inner Haglofs LIM II rain jacket Marmot Precip pants Fenix...
I'm converted to light wieght
Well, after my last backpacking trip to Minaret Lake, this past September, I'm converted to light weight. My pack weight was inn the 50-55lb range, with water, food, and camera gear (plus...
Rain gear for the CT
Yes, this has been hashed out a few times over the years, but nothing relatively recently and there have been quite a few changes to rain gear over the past few years....
Polyester and silk blends for baselayers and/or light weight mid layers in cool to cold weather conditions
You rarely ever see or hear about polyester and silk blend fabrics in the outdoors world. You have pure, thin silk garments which are somewhat used/known about (REI, Terramar, etc), but polyester-silk...
Bear Bag Line Launcher: Would you use one?
My brother and I have been trying to figure out an easier way to get lines over tree branches. We’ve made a few prototype line launchers that use a spring to shoot...
Ultra Runners know nothing about Fastpacking.
Just posted this on my Facebook page. Thought a few of you might get a good kick on this site. https://www.facebook.com/aaron.sorensen.9/posts/968368473178379 Ultra Runners know nothing about Fastpacking. I am more of a...
high loft wool sweater
Hi Justin > Has anyone you know, or that you've heard, ever done any serious study or research > into using Angora Rabbit fiber more as a "fill" rather than in knitted...
high loft wool sweater
looking for a really high loft wool sweater, I've got a few wool sweaters, one is a old Patagonia guide sweater- very tight knit, very weather resistant and rugged, but for the...
zpacks versus hyperlite mountain gear backpacks
Hi, I'm thinking of getting a new backpack, and am deliberating between 2 packs: arc blast by zpacks, 3,650 ci - 17.0 ounces and hmg windrider , 3400 cu and 2.0 lbs....
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
I've owned this tent since September of 2011. I bought it from Ron at PCT days at Cascade Locks, OR. It has been my primary 3 season shelter since then. I've taken...
Delta Karo Step?
Adam, what about using tulle for your baffles? I picked up some stuff at Joanne's (was labeled as "nylon tulle") and it seems to weight about 0.22 - 0.25 oz per square...
