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Tools for Human Powered Oversnow Travel - State of the Market Report
Companion forum thread to:Tools for Human Powered Oversnow Travel - State of the Market Report Interesting article, but the skiing article seems a bit skewed towards more high end and more technical...
Exaggerated pack weights????
Lol. Thought he was just being resourceful. Dude no matter how you look at it there's no light weight way to do any alpine mountaineering. Everything about it is heavy rope,pro,crampons an...
Newb question about pack weight
Do you guys consider "base weight" to be everything in your pack (pack included), except food/water/clothes? Or are clothes not worn included in your base weight? It seems there should be a...
can anyone beat my toothbrush and paste weight?
It's not lighter or the lightest but it works for me. The toothbrush is a .... I stuffed the zip lock of 10 Archtek tabs inside of the self storing handle of...
All-In-One Kit
Thought I would share a favorite piece of gear - more to the point, a method of staying organized that works for me. I got tired of digging in different places for...
Victorinox Solo Folding Pocket Knife
I ran across this Victorinox Solo model folding pocket knife while surfing Sierra Trading Post and bought one on impulse. I like industrial design and I think Victorinox can ring the bell...
Cross Country Loop Around Mt. Darwin via Haeckel Col & Darwin Col
After finishing a section of the Sierra High Route a few weeks ago I met a guy named Donn while hiking out through Sabrina Basin. We talked nutrition, gear, exercise, footwear and...
The (almost) Ultimate Arches Loop
Spent a couple gorgeous October days last week exploring Arches...more snaps and full trip report here Nice pics but sounds pretty dicey on the water. Maybe in the spring when snowmelt is...
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,...
