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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...
Buy the Newest, Lightest, Shiniest Gear Or You Could Die
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2011/06/buy-the-newest-lightest-shiniest-gear-or-you-could-die/ Buy the Newest, Lightest, Shiniest Gear Or You Could Die by BRENDAN LEONARD SEMI RAD on JUNE 15, 2011 There’s a single paragraph in Yvon Chouinard’s Let My People Go Surfing:...
Adding down to a WM Ultralight as a DIY project?
I have a WM Ultralight that is going on 10 years. The shell is still in good shape but some of the down in baffles between the neck and the hips is...
Turkey's Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail
My wife and I walked the whole Lycian Way over two autumn holidays using pensions to stay in and taxis to skip the boring road bits ( wife's style not mine! )....
Turkey's Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail
Hiking in Turkey: Lycian Way and Saint Paul Trail In the spring of 2011 we (Amy and Jim) spent 17 days through walking the Lycian Way in Turkey. Immediately after completing that...
HELP NEED PACK NOW !!!
Hi Folks, I'm leaving for Europe on Thursday June 23. I thought I would be taking a Golite Peak, but, due to lack of customer service, apparently not. I need a pack...
WM Versalite vs. Ultralite - Confused
So I need to buy a new sleeping bag for my wife and I'm trying to decide between the Western Mountaineering Versalite or WM Ultralite. My problem is that the spec's aren't...
Canistor Stove Systems
I've done some searching, and people seem to recommend the below CANISTER options as alternatives to the Jetboil. But looking at the weights, I haven't found much differences between some of the...
