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Is a groundsheet really necessary?
A full-length wide foam pad might be enough on clean pine duff. It would be a bit pathetic on wet or muddy ground though. Yep. Tried that. It was pathetic. ;-D From...
Does This Pack Fit?
I've no nearby store that carries the GG Crown pack, so had to order it online to examine. I don't have the experience to know whether the fit is correct or not....
I didn't make UL weight, but I'm still excited
I've been buying a lot of gear to put a light backpacking gear kit together. My perception of backpacking had always been that very heavy gear was required - gear that I...
A Philmont Journal - Part 1
Companion forum thread to:A Philmont Journal - Part 1 Tom's other article. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/philmont_redux_returning_scout_report.html#.Udyu3hanqDY Great article and looking forward to the next part! My articles: http://chrisbrooks.org/blog/2012/11/25/philmont-2012-summary Enjoyed the article. Looking forward to the...
Survey of pack weights?
I thought of this idea as I was LEAVING the woods this weekend. Would be interesting to just ask 20-30 people that you meet on the trail the weights of their packs...
lightest weight, lowest stretch
I have two hammocks, both made of 1.1 nylon ripstop or thereabouts. Very light, but I'm not liking the stretch too much. Is there a lower stretch material of a similar weight...
The Evolution of a Winter Stove - Part 1
Less than 16:1 produces CO. Cars use catalytic converts to reduce the CO because the A/F ratio is under 16:1. At 16:1 the combustion temperature is too high, which creates too much...
Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation
Companion forum thread to:Torso Simulator to test Heat Loss in Outdoor Gear – Radiation I'm not a physicist. Just trying to figure out how to stay warm with the minimum weight. And...
Backpacking with heavyweighters
I just got back from a Sierra 4-nighter (planned as a 5-nighter) in the Hoover and Emigrant Wildernesses with two old backpacking buddies. I'm the only lightweight backpacker in the group. (I...
eBooks for the Trail
OK, I'm going to eat crow here. I once said I'd never use one. I'm a romantic. I like paper. But a student just gave me a Nook Simple Touch as a...
Sharp Thing Nirvana?
I am too much of a klutz to ever carry just a razor blade as my sharp thing (sorry Mike!). In addition I worry that when I might most need it is...
DeLorme inReach SE
I just got the inReach SE today. This review will be added to as I exercise more aspects of the SE. The rating above, a four, is provisional. I had to put...
Overloaded with choices for packs
I was thinking about this and it dawned on me that if you are really outside the bell curve for fit, it may be worthwhile to get a custom fitted pack like...
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More We (Amy and James) spent five weeks in April and May walking in Scotland. Our trip started at Glasgow Central Station...
Temp of 115 kills hiker
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) - Authorities say temperatures hit an estimated 115 degrees in a Colorado River canyon where a Scout group took a fateful hike over the weekend. Lake Mead park...
G.G.G. 6 A few changes I'd like to run by you.
Now that the summer forum users are here I'd like to run a few changes for the G.G.G. by you. Please feel free to input your opinions. I am wanting to change...
Klymit Inertia X Wave
Anybody have any experience with the Inertia X Wave? I like the thought of a 3/4 pad with 25" of width but wonder if it will be comfortable for a full time...
Bear Canister or Equivalent for Solo Backpacking - Passes regulations?
Need some advice. Been out of the woods for several years and I know the ADK (Adirondacks - High Peaks) has implemented bear canister policy. I would like to find a great...
EXODUS sandals....who's in?
Ok. I've been using mine for a few weeks now and I have to say I simply adore these shoes! I am uber picky about my footwear; I have very high arches,...
Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
The phone is mainly for music, books - I have an electronic version of Joosten from Google Books (the way points are scattered through the book) plus scans of the maps, scans...
