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another 2013 PCT gear list - lots of experience, zero long distance hiking experience
Joe - I am very familiar with the Ursack - I own two. The status may change, but right now, you need an approved canister, and Ursack unfortunately hasn't had a chance...
need new pack suggestions
My girlfriend's looking for a new pack and I'm not sure I'll have time to make a new one for her. Any suggestions on any commercial model will be appreciated. Every current...
Wilderness Survival MB- Low Impact Shelters
I have been a MB counsellor for the camping MB and backpacking MB and am looking at expanding into the Wilderness Survival MB. Does anyone have ideas on low impact survival shelters...
What ultralight 60L pack to replace Arcteryx Bora 95?
I tend to do 10-14 days expedition boatinghiking trips in Labrador in the Summer and Fall and 3-7 day skiinghiking trips in the winter. The environment is tough and gear has to...
Camp Fire Kids in Pecos Wilderness, summer 2012
Ten youth and five adults from the Austin Camp Fire Backpacking Club , Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico, June 28-July 4, 2012. This year we drew an especially enthusiastic group. For most, it...
Flame on
I know this goes against the grain of group wisdom on this site. Perhaps, somehow you can get me to change my mind. Most of my backpacking trips are 2-4 weeks in...
light hooded mid-layer + light down vest > than a light hooded down jacket?
with mid-layers getting lighter (the new Cap 4 hoody is 7.9 oz) and then adding a light down vest (3.5-4.5 oz)- it looks like you get a lot more versatility than just...
Money saver? Natl. Geog. Ultimate Outdoor Map Kit
I just found out about a new National Geographic Map Kit that is supposed to cover the entire United States with unlimited print outs and give you a one year pro membership...
How the he$$%#% do you manage your lanyard kit
I carry around a neck knife and a firesteel around my neck all day. I forget it's there. If I have a way to build a shelter and start a fire, I...
EDC Knife
I use a Victorinox Rambler which is basically a fat "Classic" which has added a small philips head screwdriver which is seem to frequently use. The blade (just like the classic) is...
SuperUltralight Temperature Indicators for Outdoor and Body Temperature/Fever Indication
Check the weather and check if you have a fever! These are probably the lightest temperature indicators on the planet. Less than 0.09oz for all 4 indicators! The package includes 3 outdoor...
Quick look: Olight i2 EOS AA LED flashlight
I have carried the Fenix E01 AAA LED flashlight for a year or so on an everyday basis and have included one on my "survival keychain" along with a Victorinox Classic knife,...
Would I regret using a 32 degree bag in sub zero temps?
I read somewhere that bags are rated at the temp you would be comfortable in naked. So I figure a 32 degree bag with a bunch wool/down layers should work. Anyone have...
what weight baselayer for 3 season backpacking?
I'm looking at getting myself some nice baselayers I will be using them for 3 season mostly in the pacific north west (I live in Portland). I haven't seen a good baselayer...
Winter Pack recommendations
Evening all, My largest volume pack is a 3 year old ULA Catalyst (75 litres) but I am looking for something with larger capacity for some 4 day winter mountaineering trips carrying...
Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice.
I am new to the forum and to backpacking light in general. My last trip i carried 38lbs and the wife carried 27 lbs. I would like to get my pack (and...
Protecting a fosters can
i recently bought a flat bottom foster can from zelph -- i'm curious what people are doing to protect these while backpacking. what has been your experience with the durability of this...
Gear Review Standards??
In the recent solo tent state-of-the-market review I posted calling for STANDARDIZED reviews for all backpacking products - not author-generated review criterion. That way we can easily compare, say, an older solo...
Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
The project seems to be coming along swimmingly, and looks like you'll have something to take on your GC trip. Once I get my copy of the board I'll set it with...
Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
So I'm planning a Grand Canyon Corridor R2R2R for early November, and in an effort to save weight, my Iphone 4S is my GPS, music player, camera, camcorder, etc. It's a 6...
