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Sterno Inferno model 70138 High-tech Sterno?
I'd rather tip over a burning Starlyte than a burning BRS. Â ;^o That is good work, Bob. I admire your thoroughness and your artistry. Dan and I (and likely many others)...
Sterno Inferno model 70138 High-tech Sterno?
I agree with some of what you said about the JB corporate culture. This new group did come up with a couple of decent tweaks on the original concepts however. Examples: the...
Personal Locator Beacons? Do I need one?
My husband is voicing concerns about my safety during my upcoming solo JMT hike. I started backpacking last year and have done 5 previous solo trips of 3-5 nights in the Sierras...
Cutting edge rain shells?
My old rain shell was abducted by gremlins between the trail and my gear room last month. Just disappeared. It was your standard 2.5 layer 6oz type shell with crappy DWR (even...
lightest camp shoes
The Sockwas are nice and comfy, but the soles are pretty thin. They are darn nice for around camp, and *might* work for stream crossing, but can't be compared to the thickness...
which ultralight rain jacket?
Which ultralight rain jacket would you recommend? Looking for something for summer sierra trips. I'm leaning towards the outdoor research helium 2. But there is also the marmot mica, marmot essence, mountain...
Locus Gear Hapi Pyramid with MLD Solo Innernet. Possible?
This may be a strange set up, but does anyone know if the Locus Gear Hapi pyramid can work with the MLD Solo Innernet? I really like some of the Hapi features...
Sizing of Trail Runners
Hi, I'm a newbie here but have been checking out the site for the last few months mostly buying stuff on the gear swap. I backpacked the Sierra's quite a bit 20...
Ultralight Coffee Options
Hello All, Long time reader, first time poster. Hopefully this is in the right section. If not please let me know! I've been doing some reading regarding coffee, and I am stuck...
Ohh my. I think I struck gold.
Am I losing it. :O 600ms 800fp down 20d fabric 380g fill and 100$ hello amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XE3C4M2/ref=pd_aw_sbs_468_26?refRID=0EA33EK26RXPRMRPAN1B#productDescription_secondary_view_pageState_1433144025441 Edit. I ordered this one, couldn't resist. 440gms 230gms fill. What looks like high quality...
caffeine pills instead of coffee?
"So many of the low carb benefits (better blood lipid indicators, lower hunger, reduction in headaches, etc.) are associated with having steady blood sugar levels throughout the day. I'm doubtful that those...
Backpacking with Children - A Gear List for Two
So, armed with help from the last gear list I posted, I went out with my daughter (age 5) this past weekend. I got my base weight down to 20.2 lbs (13...
Any reason to repack medications?
Hi, I hope I do not overdo with the medications, so your opinion is important for me. I'm taking the following: fever & pain relief (Ibuprofen 600mg) soporific (bratizolam 0.25mg) antibiotic ointment...
Dark Canyon, Utah, 5/2015
Das Route Last week a couple of friends and I had our annual hike. For various reasons (i.e several very unpleasant or nigh-fatal incidents) I am no longer allowed to decide upon...
HRP mid sections in early July - Snow and wayfinding?
Hi everyone, I'm planning to do a 2-week stretch of the HRP this summer, starting in Gavernie and walking west to east. I plan to follow the Joosten Route. I'm hoping to...
2 Person Cuben (CTF3) Pyramid + Inner First Impression + Pics
At the beginning of April I placed an order with Locus Gear for their new Khufu Hapi 2 person 'mid, the inner mesh tent, and the dual pole tip extender (DPTE) aka...
Rain Jacket Help: Precip or Helium
I am looking to pick up a rain jacket the two main ones I have heard come up often are the Marmot Precip as well at the OR Helium. While the Precip...
The ‘Wild’ effect Hikers are flooding the Pacific Crest Trail
Not sure if PCT keeps stats like AT 2014- 2500 started NOBO, 1200 made it half way, 650 finished 240 started SOBO, 76 completed. Searching lighter weight backpacking yields many helpful results....
Insole Thoughts and Recs, I guess it's time to finally try them.
With the REI sale coming up this weekend, I've finally decided to get some insoles. I've never used them but it seems like most people swear by them. I held off from...
Benton MacKaye Trail: Spring in the Southern Appalachians
Benton MacKaye Trail: Spring in the Southern Appalachians We, Amy and James, thru-hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) during the last three weeks of April. The BMT is about 300 miles in...
