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Gear for the JMT?
My pack is currently around 32 lbs, but I only weigh 115 lbs so I would love to get it at least a few pounds lighter (without spending a fortune- I've gotten...
Sierra Designs Tensegrity 2 Elite
The design of this tent looks great. I like he flexibility and the porch for a lazy rainy afternoon. I've had such pleasant times under my hammock tarp in those conditions. I...
Lightest pack with a stay?
Just curious here, but I think Zimmerbuilt would be the only way to get a <20oz pack with a aluminum stay? Anyone know of anything else out there? Gossamer Gear sells a...
BRS-3000T stove Spotlite Review
I wondered about the current price for this stove. Sales must have been very good, as the price on the Gearbest web site is now down to $10.99 with promo code BRS3000TCM,...
New member gear list - Solo / Rainy / cold
So I'm new to this gear list and trying to get light thing but my last trip seemed... heavy. Help. Ideas? I want to start by making excuses because it was a...
Fix holes/rip in Gloves
Hello all, I'll start by first saying I am not a crafty person when it comes to sewing. My Outdoor Research Warrant gloves have developed tiny holes in the palm side of...
What do you use to keep track of distance travelled/steps taken/calories burned on a thru hike?
I'm looking for a pedometer of sorts, but also need to buy a watch for my thru of the JMT this summer. I had a pedometer years ago and really enjoyed knowing...
Gelatin capsules
Some medicines are packaged into gelatin capsules, and the capsules are good for anything that you need to carry in small doses that is granular and dry in nature. Obviously they are...
New NeoAir XLite and Therm fabric
Anybody have a new 2015 XLite or Therm? The Cascade Design website says both have a "new softer fabric" with a "boost in durability" . . . wondering how they compare to...
SUL scissors? (or, anyone have these and know the gram weight?)
So I'm looking for very minimalist scissors and wanted to see if anyone had this from SAK: http://www.swissarmy.com/us/product/Swiss-Army-Knives/Category/Replacement-Parts/Replacement-Scissors-SwissCard/30521 I'd love to know how it stacks up size and weight wise against the...
Solo cooking set.
This new size StarLyte works well in a Caldera Keg cone. It holds 4 ounces of fuel comes with lid to retain unused fuel. I can include one with the Imusa Mug...
Jetboil Flash Lite
Jetboil just released a picture of their newest product - the Flash Lite. The only details I can find so far - 11oz and $99. I assume more info will be coming...
UL ideas that Died
I don't think the ideas really die, just the materials change. How about my 1.75 oz canteen stove (solid fuel, alcohol, or wood)? I used this in the early 70's. My pot...
Simple, Rugged, Dripless XUL Esbit Burner
Brian Green's Esbit Tray (http://briangreen.net/2011/11/titanium-foil-esbit-tray-stove.html) is very cool. But...it's a bit tricky to make (10 folds and interlocking corners), and still has some issues with sealing the corners so that the burning...
Zpacks Splash Bivy or MLD Superlight Bivy?
I'm getting a bivy bag for use with a square flat tarp or with a mid. I'm looking at getting either a Zpacks Splash or an MLD Superlight (cuben). Any experience, likes,...
Jetboil cold weather heat exchanger
Jimmer, I don't think you could overheat it even at an ambient temperature of 60°F or above, but of course it is not needed then. This excludes, obviously, doing something stupid like...
Jetboil cold weather heat exchanger
It was 0degF this morning out on the deck so I decided to do a video showing the HX strip in action. I left the stove/canister out all night. THIS VIDEO shows...
Jetboil cold weather heat exchanger
Roger: yes, the stuff is like albino gorilla snot. Bob: aluminum is lighter per heat-carrying capacity, but copper is good to a much higher temp. Yes, David, I think that we sat...
Oddest single piece of gear you have seen on the trail
Ok let me first say this is definitely a cabin fever post. Caught my self dreaming about future outings as well as trying to catch a warm fuzzy feeling with last years...
Updated Halfmile's PCT maps for 2015?
Does anyone here possibly know if Halfmile's maps are going to receive an update before the 2015 PCT hiking season (I know they got one last year)? I emailed Lon Cooper (a.k.a....
