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Sierra Snowpack 2015
Water Conservation: Good intentions; unintended consequences. I say forget water conservation. We now have about 40 million people in CA. If we cut our water usage in half per person, we will...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Interesting, my water bill always reads my usage at 1000 gallons per month. I assume that's the minimum the city will bill for. My yard is small though and I don't water...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Perhaps a "repeat post", but Search didn't find it ... We are in full Spring mode here. I do not think we will get anymore cold weather. No more snow. and not...
Starlyte XL Initial Impressions and testing
Ok....40 test boils later, I have my initial results using the new XL starlyte burners with my .9 evernew ti-tri sidewinder setup. In a nutshell: Same great efficiency as the original starlyte,...
Chopping a bit more weight, advice from the experts?
Hi all! Over the last year or so, I've drastically reduced the weight of my gear. I used to go backpacking with a 50-60lb pack, and I dreaded taking it off, simply...
National Geographic map kit software - worth it?
http://www.rei.com/product/849099/national-geographic-ultimate-outdoor-map-kit I'm not entirely clear on this, but it appears that the above product allows you to install software on your computer that displays all the Trails Illustrated maps so that you...
ZPacks Arc Haul
Good comparison. I'm pretty confident the belt is right where it needs to be though. Most of my height is in my legs (high hip bones). Therefore, I think a pack size...
MEC Outathere Jacket 165 grams
So I saw a few weeks ago that MEC had a new light weight jacket called the Outathere Jacket. I have no affiliation with MEC other than being a member and bought...
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...
