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Altimeter Watch Accuracy
For those with an altimeter on their watch: how accurate is it? I've just now gotten around to getting an ABC watch, and although I've been able to verify that the B...
Lightning above treeline while in a tent
Hi all Being above the treeline in the alpine environment has its beauty. Camping overnight is even more fascinating. But what if a thunderstorm hits and lightning is hitting in the area....
Down the Evazote rabbit hole and other load hauler pack questions
Here’s a quick SketchUp mockup of what I was planning earlier. Let me know what you guys think. Certainly because of the hanging belt you have to have a much taller frame....
Down the Evazote rabbit hole and other load hauler pack questions
Could you tell us what foam exactly you’re using, as well as the body-facing fabric on the ‘wings’? I think its like a durastrech or similar. And if you have any opinions...
Zero-Low Heel Drop High Route Footwear
I am planning some off trail passes on a 7 night, 50 mile trip in the southern high Sierras this July. We are expecting to ascend and descend granite scree slopes and...
Solo Backpacking
I'm embarking on my first solo backpacking trip in the next couple of weeks. I have plenty of experience backpacking with a group and am going to a site I am very...
Cold weather/Arctic long distance hiking setup
Trying to remove the limits on my hiking season and possibly do some early spring hikes in the Canadian Arctic and sub Arctic. So hypothetically here is the scenario: You are hiking...
Macpac Nitro initial impressions and size guide
So I got my Macpac Nitro in the mail yesterday after about 3 weeks. Thanks @Idownman for the hook up from down under. Easy guy to deal with if anyone is considering...
DCF prices going up!
Well, I’d not bring overseas into this conversation as there is little to no domestic source of any waterproof canopy material - DCF actually seems it’s be one of the few. Almost...
DCF prices going up!
I was talking to Joe at Zpacks and he told me DCF fabric prices are going up soon which means so are his prices.... just a friendly FYI I am curious how...
What Impacts Fuel Efficiency? Pot diameter?, Burn Rate? Stove Design?
I started out investigating how pot size and fuel efficiency is impacted by the fuel burn rate. I selected 4 pot sizes, using the Evernew Small Pasta Pot as a reference. The...
Seek Outside Flight 2 vs Divide
I'm looking for an overnight pack and am deciding between the two. I already have a Seek Outside Revolution Fortress 6,300 (4lbs 2oz). An overnight always involves some audio and visual equipment...
By the Numbers: If You Carry a Space Blanket, Buyer Beware
Companion forum thread to: By the Numbers: If You Carry a Space Blanket, Buyer BewareStephen Seeber tests the infrared reflective properties of space blankets. thanks, that makes sense funny how the two...
A bear can carrying pack long in the works
I’ve been gathering ideas for a MYOG pack for several years (!). I made a prototype last year, and finally finished V(ersion)2, a fully usable pack, a week ago. My incentive was...
Running shoe fitting: worthwhile or hoccum?
I see articles and ads discussing the importance of evaluating stride, heel strike, drop etc. when selecting trail running shoes. Some shops have you run on a treadmill; years ago I had...
Testing Fabrics for Moisture Transport?
I'm prepping for building a quiet, windproof puffy. I'll be using a breathable inner layer and Apex insulation. But for the outer fabric I want it to be as windproof as possible,...
Ultralight Shoe Life
So does anyone get miffed that we (UL hikers) are feeding a demand for short-lifespan footwear that will continue to waste resources and fill landfills? I personally own Lone Peaks and a...
Reassessing my rain gear solutions
I have always been a fair weather hiker. The rain gear I had for the Washington section of the PCT was a pair of silnylon full-moon chaps and an umbrella. Neither really...
Evolution of a Stove System for HX pots: Chapter 1
Evolution of a Stove System for HX pots: Chapter 1 I decided to define and focus my efforts on a stove system for HX pots. The initial thread can be found here...
A DIY version of the Jetboil Stash
I recently purchase the Sterno Inferno as I have been wanting to play around with a HX pot. At just over $20 I found it hard to resist. The FireMaple 300T is...
