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new nook e-reader 1oz lighter than lightest kindle
no pdf zoom can and will be a detriment to reading maps in some cases I chose the sony prrs350 ereader when I lost my previous ereader. just weighed it at 5.4oz....
new nook e-reader 1oz lighter than lightest kindle
so, not exactly UL backpacking gear, but these things now weigh less than a small paperback. i'm not sure about you, but sometimes i get bored sitting at camp if i'm solo...
A little help please
Since this is my first post I will give full disclosure: In my 18 years of backpacking I have always thought the ultratight crowd was kind of crazy. :) Not really crazy...
Why you shouldn’t use Smart Phones for Backcountry Navigation
http://blog.oplopanax.ca/2011/05/why-you-shouldnt-use-smart-phones-for.html author is SAR ... Why you shouldn’t use Smart Phones for Backcountry Navigation Smart phones are everywhere. By “Smart Phone” I’m referring to any mobile phone that has additional functions, but...
Still another JMT Gear List 2011
Maybe we'll all see each other out there this summer. Hike dates July 25-August 15, southbound Yosemite to Whitney. Conditions probably warm and dry but we have been cautioned to be prepared...
Deciding between BearPaw Cub Den 1.5, Zpacks Hexamid (I chose Cub Den, here are the pics and initial setup)
**** I no longer pitch the shelter with the hiking pole inside the shelter. I pitch it outside...much easier, more stable, more interior room. **** I had been searching for a shelter...
Starting the process of MYOG'ing my whole setup.
Hello everyone; I am new here and came to know of this site when I ran into one of your admins while hiking the Grand Canyon at the beginning of the month...
Negative weight camp pillow
"Baloon Bed" is my generic term for stuff that works in the backyard and not in the bush. Here is one of the many reasons why : Ryan , how long did...
The North Face Verto 26 pack?
>Do you mean when you tried on the Flyweight? Right, typo on my part. I've corrected my post now. It would be great if someone who has a Verto could measure the...
The North Face Verto 26 pack?
Has anyone tried a North Face Verto 26 pack? It seems to fit into the GoLite Ion niche: 11oz, 26 liters, removable waist belt, one (???) water bottle pocket, and about $69....
153gms (5.4oz) world's lightest remote canister stove $35
Huzefa us supposed to be on a trek until the 20th of June. All the stoves were supposed to go out on the 30th of May. I don't know if he was...
Stoic VaporShell jacket WPB claims unbelievable
At Backcountry.com they sell the house-brand Stoic VaporShell Jacket. http://www.backcountry.com/stoic-vaporshell-jacket-mens They claim Waterproof rating: 68K Breathability: 46K Weight: 14 oz. I could put up with the weight for that breathability if it's...
Z-Lite modifications?
Has anyone cut down a regular length (72") Therm-a-rest Z-Lite? I'm thinkin' of getting one, cutting down to 40" or so, and using the rest as sit pads, or as add'l padding...
Suggestions for ways to teach a ul course for scouts ?
As the crazy uler of our troop and spl my scoutmaster has asked me to teach a lightweight backpacking course of course I said yes I love blabbing about gear and philosophy...
MLD I don't get it!
Seems like everyone has such good things to say about Ron, so that's why I ordered a Burn about six weeks ago, then called him the next day and ordered a quilt...
Pack weight?
Ok my buddies keep asking about my pack weight. What does my pack weight include? I include everything food, water, fuel, hiking poles and toiletries. For three days I usually hit just...
Ultralight backpack recommendations
Preparing for my first ever backpacking trip which will be 10 days total at high altitude. I am a small woman (5'2", 110 lbs) and will be limited to a maximum of...
Colorado Trail raingear
I'm hiking NOBO on the CT from Durango July 1st doing only the southern half of the trail. Main items are : PACK> REI '07 Cruise UL 65 TENT> TT Moment SLEEP...
Sewing cad software?
Hi Sam Complete misunderstanding! I was pre-empting any other comments, by others. Yes, I was showing off. I was not addressing any of your comments; I was a bit hampered in writing...
Sewing cad software?
Does anyone know of any cad software for designing fabric gear? Something that would let you design backpacks, clothing, stuff like that, and then produce patterns to use to actually make the...
