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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...
The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 2: Food & Water
Companion forum thread to:The SUL Wanderer (Video Series) - Episode 2: Food & Water I ditched my spork a couple years ago. I found that I was not using the fork-end and...
How stupid is it to go into the wilderness without a shelter or survival skills?
I think the moral of the story is that many folks here could do that trip, and survive in almost any scenario within reason. But, I bet they wouldn't want their son...
ULA CDT, OHM, or Circuit
Hi, I'm new to this site, but not to backpacking. I've been hiking for years, but never with a concern for weight. My current pack is an Osprey Aether 70. I have...
Getting back into backpacking -- going UL after years of carrying 50+ lb packs
Hey guys, first post here...been lurking around for a while and figured it was time to get involved! I'm getting back into backpacking after several years off. I spent a bunch of...
The Case Against Wood Fires
I was completely ignorant to how harmful wood fires/wood smoke is until I recently read an article by one of my favorite non-fiction writers, Sam Harris. He was using wood fires as...
Exped Downmay UL7, Therma-rest NeoAir Xtherm or BA Q-Core SL?
Ok folks, I have been reading a lot of reviews in this site as well as others and I'm trying to decide which pad to go with. I'm 5'9" and 180 lbs...
HMG Mid
Has anyone seen this? HMG Mid http://tinyurl.com/agv9pfl They've been working on it for at least a year. Not available for purchase as of yet. Thanks Chris. I had heard rumours but this...
