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First aid kit contents?
Hello everyone. I'm new here. I'm not new to backpacking, but I am new to the lightweight thing. I've been a bit down-and-out medically speaking for a few years, but I'm making...
helping girlfriend reduce weight - personal fears
last July a friend who would later become my girlfriend told me she wanted to become an avid backpacker. i offered to go on an easy out and back on the AT...
Bug Out Bag / Prepper Setup / Survival-based UL kit and philosophy
Ben, now why would I shoot someone carrying a bottle of bourbon? :) Probably give ya a place to crash for the night and send ya on yer way with a pack...
Bug Out Bag / Prepper Setup / Survival-based UL kit and philosophy
Disclosure: In the interest of max exposure and feedback, I'm intentionally posting the following under 'gear' - not 'chaff' - expecting some may not agree. Before filing this away as propaganda, paranoia...
Squeeze Filter and Tannins
I just returned from a backpacking trip along the Washington State Wilderness Coast within Olympic National Park. I used the squeeze filter to treat water that was heavy in tannins. At the...
PROFESSOR HIKE: TOP 10 BEGINNER HIKER BLUNDERS
http://www.backpacker.com/prof_hike_beginner_mistakes/skills/14472 6. Going ultra-light without ultra-experience A regular backpacker going ultra-light is like a vegetarian becoming a vegan—it takes time to dial down a new, safe system. Definitions vary, but ultra-light hiking...
New Down Quilt from Sierra Designs with built in hood and hand pockets
"I have never posted on any forum like this before, and am clearly addicted. My wife thinks I am crazy, and thinks I should stop working on backpacking, stop talking about backpacking,...
camp/water shoes
I remember coming across a thread a few years back about a 1oz shoe that I think was originally in the swimmning products industry. Does this ring a bell to anybody? Could...
synthetic post...3 items questioned
I am going to ask about a few different synthetic items in this one post. Sorry if its been posted before buy things change and new items come out. #1. Favorite synthetic...
Paleo backpackers??
I was wondering how many paleo BPers there are out there and what you eat???? I started my paleo way of life almost 4 weeks ago and don't cheat I feel no...
icebreaker merino shrinkage?
Hi. I seem to be between a medium and a large on these. How much shrinkage have others seem with icebreaker merino baselayers? Thanks very much! Rhz As long as you wash...
Turkey Bag Cooking vs. Philmont
Just wondering what everyone experienced this past season in terms of the newly published policy on eliminating turkey bag cooking. This will be my fifth trek and we have used turkey bags...
6th Annual G.G.G. 1/24-26 2014
Thank you Sharon, Ken shot me an email, I just didn't want to place another comment or heaven forbid bump this. :) Duane Countdown is at 54 days!! Hey All, Here is...
Design advice for making a two-person sleeping system?
I'm hoping to get some design advice on making a two-person quilt (probably down) for my wife and I to use down to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Right now we use two...
JMT in a Week
In September 2012 Andrew F and I backpacked together the Sierra High Route (SHR) which uses short segments of the John Muir Trail (JMT) when going over Mather Pass and Muir Pass....
California Rim Fire is getting BIG!
"Root cause of drought is a huge debate that no one can prove at this point in time." +1 I get real tired of people making blanket statements about grazing and ranching...
Oh no, not another damn what tent thread
*****Going to stick using my SS1, thanks all for recommendations**** Folks, I am looking in to the idea of possibly getting a cuben shelter in the 20oz range (or lighter) I already...
Mytopo quality?
Years and years ago I bought a map from Offroute.com and when I got to actually using it in the mountains the image quality (or lack thereof) proved to be a problem....
Transitioning to "SomewhatLight"; Backpack recommendations for wife and me?
Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for a while now and have really appreciated the fantastic insights you have collectively offered as my wife and I make the transition to being much...
Cr123 batteries
Narrowing down my headlamp decision for my thru hike next summer. I really like the weight/output of the Cr123 batteries and the look/durability of the Princeton tech Remix Pro. Are these batteries...
