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Help choosing a pack. Sacrificing volume for comfort and features?
Hi, I've read as many pack reviews and discussions as I could but I think I may have a slightly unique circumstance. I have been looking carefully at light or ultralight pack...
SLR + Lens around 1lb?
I have a pentax k100d. With batteries, it weighs 2lbs 1oz. Is there anything lighter out there? I am not going to go for a point and shoot (already own one), but...
need gps advice
I've decided I need a gps for day hike snow shoe trips. Mostly I want a bread-crumb function. The garmin e-trex series look good and the cheapest is only $100.00 (no mapping...
I'm so confused re: daily calorie requirements
I've read perhaps 30 posts and a number of outside resources and confess to being very confused as I attempt to compute approximate daily calorie requirements. I tend to either starve or...
Rain Jacket-- No Price Limit?
Looking for a new Rain jacket under 8oz? Mine stopped working! What do you like? Why? Been out of it for awhile and I know things change overnight. Thanks Are you sure...
SUL and advancing age
Thanks, Miguel, it's comforting that I have at least another 11 years to go! I am 47 soon, and have dislocated a hip and broken the same ankle several times. Recovering from...
Belt for Patagonia Rock Guides
http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/womens-rock-guide-pants?p=56650-0-961 I thought I'd found the perfect warm weather hiking pant. They fit well except for the waist. (I already have the smallest size.)There is no drawstring or built in belt. I...
Trinity Alps. Aug 12-14 Full Moon
Looking to get some people together for this one. Let's pick a spot and go. Man, I'd love to go, but I'd spend more time driving than hiking, next time. Jack Bump....
lightweight wading sandals or shoes?
I'm hiking the JMT this september and my major goal is to fish as much as possible. With that in mind, I'm strongly considering taking along a sandal or shoe I can...
Approaching 4lb barrier....need feedback on modded MLD Poncho Tarp Specifically
As I approach the 4lb pack weight barrier for Summer and light shoulder season, I'm thinking about my shelter and a modded MLD Poncho/Tarp specifically w/ a beak. I live in the...
What about truly ultralight hammocks?
After some research on hammocks, the thing that stood out is that they aren't all that light. A complete hammock system has a few more components than a Spartan ground camping system,...
Missing Hiker Last Seen In Montana Backcountry
My brother Noah Pippin is a former Marine who served three tours in Iraq as an infantryman. He's currently in the California National Guard and he disappeared last summer. He left my...
New England ultralight weekend!
While I did do some organizing for this trip I'm certainly not the leader. I just tried to keep it moving along. I'm not familiar with the area, and have been studying...
Rab down sleeping bags at least 60% off
I also wanted to get Endurance 400 but they sold out, so i got the Summit 500. However - 1/3 zipper is really not that big for a deal. Yes - you...
MYOG Flat Solo Cuben Tarp
Hi everyone. I’ve been reading these forums for a long time now, and finally, I can submit my own MYOG project. I hope there can be some feedback and discussion, even though...
FLIPLOCK, 3sect, Al walmart pole -- modified to 6.9oz
Michael - that's what my Walmart has them for too. Pete, I was looking around on your blog and noticed that you initially attached your straps from the top with an expansion...
Favorite day pack and base weight?
What's your favorite day pack? What is your day hiking base weight? I take food, emergency/survival essentials, a potty kit, an extra layer, a rain shell or poncho, gloves, hat, map and...
Opinion on Montbell
Thinking I could replace my fleece with down gear. I looked it up and figure by replacing the fleece both jacket and pants with Montbell UL down, and Replacing the my coat...
Cuben Tent Design
Alright, this is my first post in this forum, and its really just an informational one, for me. I am a little young (I thoroughly searched the use policy to make sure...
Nomad 7 Solar Panel
There has been a lot of discussion about solar panels. For father's day my wife got me a Nomad 7 folding solar panel made by GoalZero www.goazero.com). This is not a full...
