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Lightest Mid-layer Fleece
I'm new to the forum (first post) and tried to search this topic to which I found a few already made but all were 2+ years old and lots of the items...
Garmin inReach Mini Review
The Garmin inReach Mini is the smallest, lightest, and most powerful satellite messaging device on the market.
Tall pillow suggestions?
I currently have a regular Sea to summit aeros pillow. It's light, very comfortable but not tall enough. To gain 1 more inch in height you have to add a lot of...
Another stove question
I hate to bring it up, but I want everyone's input. I'm not a particular lightweight backpacker, but am now trying. This past April my nephew and I got caught in a...
Getting an accurate temperature reading.
I was going to add this to an existing thread on thermometers I've read in the past but I can't find a search feature at the moment to find that thread. Why...
Tunnels and Domes
After posting about tent design on some recent forums, I looked again at Roger Caffin’s FAQ section on bushwalkingnsw.org: https://bushwalkingnsw.org.au/clubsites/FAQ/FAQ_Shelter.htm#Tents There have been a number of updates, and comments about different tent...
National Monument Reduction: What Are We Really Losing?
Late last year, United States President Donald Trump took action for national monument reduction in Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. This article explores the issues.
Broke newbie with kids - help!
I'm new to backpacking - lifetime car camper - and am getting ready to take a couple short 2-4 night outings next month. I'm a broke single mom and will have to...
A Return to the Hipbelt
Hey everyone, I've lurked in the forums for several years now, but this will be my first post (have bought items, though). That said, I've been pondering the subject of frameless/hipbelt-less packs...
Trip Planning and Navigation in the Modern Era?
Are paper maps going the way of the dodo? Â I am finding it increasingly hard to find decent maps for trips. The Forest Service Maps don't have topo lines and are in...
New favorite underwear
New favorite underwear. Awhile back, I wrote about how I didn't like the Exofficio boxers because according to my tests, the fabric did not wick well at all. All the ones I've...
Kindle as a Trail Tool
Maybe I'm just too optimistic... I bought a Kindle Oasis. I'm heading over to the British Isles to (hopefully) do a lot of hiking, The Cape Wrath Trail is on the list....(...
Efficiency tests of Trail Designs Kojin & 12-10, Starlyte and Toaks Siphon
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Efficiency tests of four alcohol stoves (Trail Designs Kojin & 12-10, Zelph Starlyte mod. and Toaks Siphon) in a Trail Designs Classic Ti-Tri caldera cone with the 400ml Evernew companion...
A NEW PARADIGM FOR ANALYZING PWPB SYSTEMS LIKE THE COLUMBIA OUTDRY EX FEATHERWEI
Unless FutureLight is permanently water repellant I don't see the point. DWR-reliant rainwear is doomed. I too belive the future of raingear is DWR-less but we are yet to see how these...
A NEW PARADIGM FOR ANALYZING PWPB SYSTEMS LIKE THE COLUMBIA OUTDRY EX FEATHERWEI
OK...wrong again...I did not find one, still in the market for a Large Carbon. Check out Sierra Trading Post, Jordan. They seem to have it. https://www.sierratradingpost.com/columbia-sportswear-outdry-extreme-featherweight-shell-jacket-waterproof-for-men~p~559xw/?filterString=s~columbia-mens-jackets%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod559XW Yes Diane! Thank you!! ordered... Richard,...
A NEW PARADIGM FOR UNDERSTANDING WPB FABRICS
To my knowledge neither of the “lightweight” Outdry EX jackets have pit-zips.  The Featherlight has two pockets on the front of the jacket for ventilation and the Caldorado has open underarm vents...
A NEW PARADIGM FOR UNDERSTANDING WPB FABRICS
There would be a real market (on BPL at least) for a set of simple rain pants in this material in the 4-5oz range. Â In any kind of brush the DWR is...
dual water treatment with aquamira first, then a filter
i've had giardia four times over the years. giardia loves me. so i now double treat my water. for the last few years i've been using a steripen ultra followed by aquamira...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
About boots and camp shoes. You need waterproof boots/footwear because you may be hiking in the rain. Trails can be muddy mini streams during rain. Philmont requires everyone to hike on (or...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
Inspired by Brad P's post and positive comments, I wanted to share my preliminary list for feedback. https://lighterpack.com/r/akkfor I use a spreadsheet to keep track of all my gear. It's too much...
