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Opinions Please: Manufacturer Disclosure
I see this as potentially having more of a chilling effect on folks like Dan and Ron than helping. Â And what if they want to post on a topic that really has...
Durston XMid Pro 1 Thoughts So Far?
Everyone who scooped up the new XMid Pro 1s like concert tickets the second it was released, what do you think so far? Relatively little out there so far. Really interested what...
Shelters and Tarps in 10D silnylon?
Re: "The tear strength of the 10D silnylon that I have is much higher than that of the 20D sil/PU silpolys ..." Thank you Jon for your helpful replies about sil/sil. See...
Advice on lessons for ski backpacking
I did quite a lot of XC ski backpacking in the mid atlantic years ago. Still XC ski as often as I can. Couple suggestions: 1) Take lessons. spend a day or...
Cooking Safer Inside Tents
It’s beginning to look a lot like winter in the northern latitudes. Time to review how to cook safer inside most lightweight backpacking tents. Use this advice at your own risk. In...
Zip off wind pants. Anyone still making these?
For cold weather hiking I really like zip off wind pants (full zipper up each leg). My current pair are trashed so I'm shopping, but for the life of me I can't...
Trail etiquette question
This summer when I was on the TRT, I was sitting at camp one night with a few other hikers. One person was talking about his job, so during a pause I...
What's your winter tent?
Looking to do some winter camping and was curious what solo shelter everyone is using. 4-7K ft, below tree line, not during any expected storms. Temps 0-20f, decent snow pack. I currently...
Lightest WP Bivy ???
Yes i did seam seal it myself. Its so easy. If you take a few minutes and take your time, seam sealing is simple and you get the satisfaction of , "I...
How to Store Freeze-dried Food
Companion forum thread to: How to Store Freeze-dried FoodBest practices for storing your freeze-dried food (plus one killer chiles rellenos recipe). can you store freeze dried (or heat dried) food in the...
Down and/or Fleecy Pants!
I figured I would post this as a specific topic: I need either a lightweight fleecy pant or a pair of down pants - or both, I guess - that can layer...
By The Numbers: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight vs. Patagonia Capilene Midweight Performance Comparison
Companion forum thread to: By The Numbers: Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight vs. Patagonia Capilene Midweight Performance ComparisonHow does Patagonia Thermal Weight Capilene stack up against Midweight Capilene? Thanks for this analysis. I...
Rainier & Olympic Itinerary Feedback
Hello All! My wife and I are excitedly looking forward to our trip to Rainier and Olympic National Parks this coming September. I've done a good deal of research and put together...
Hacks you just learned even after years of backpacking
Coffee also tastes better with sugar than with crystal light lemonade. Don't ask me how I know. Yum! I'll have to try that....NOT! I think it's an obviuos one,( but my hiking...
Using lines of position to fix your location on a map
one last comment. If you've never heard of it, go search "Route to Christmas" or visit the 2020 collection at http://news.worldofo.com/rtc/?year=2020 These are case-studies in pro-level orienteering competitions, where picking a route...
Farm Dogs
Solo, middle of nowhere. Sultry afternoon. Quite suddenly, one, then two, then five, now ten farm dogs, barking viciously, advance slowly. Trekking poles swinging wildly, standing my ground growling back. I am...
Outside, Inc. will discontinue print version of Backpacker Magazine
Among lots of other changes that came down on Wednesday - including the elimination of most of Outside's print assets and about 90 layoffs (15% of their workforce). I'll miss Backpacker Magazine....
Good Stove / Fry Pan Combo?
Hi there, After many years of backcountry "cooking" that consists of only needing to boil water, I'd like to expand into frying some food at camp sometimes. My first attempt used a...
My First Bikepacking Gear List
Doing a 2-day 80 mile 95% off road bikepacking trip next week. A big loop starting at the Golden Gate Bridge, north along coastal mountain ridges to Pt. Reyes and Samuel P....
The Backpacking Poncho: An Ultralight Alternative to Rain Jackets
Companion forum thread to: The Backpacking Poncho: An Ultralight Alternative to Rain JacketsDrew Smith makes the case for backpacking ponchos. They provide more ventilation vs. rain jackets and can also function as...
