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Don't Breathe..
Apocalypse Now, NYC...Wednesday, 2:30 PM. June 7, 2023.. https://youtu.be/4btxnDeDZxc Welcome to my world. (I'm in California). Hey America, wanna do something about climate change now? Those fires aren't going to...
Make Your Own Gear: Open Jet Alcohol Stove
Complete step by step instructions on how to construct an open jet alcohol stove that looks as good as it works.
Favorite GPS?
I use both Gaia and CalTopo GPS especially for off-trail travel, and would like to simplify to one, as I find it confusing to remember the separate mapping protocols (neither of which...
Mont-Bell U.L.Down Inner Parka warmer or colder than Arc’teryx Atom LT?
This spring I’ve been using an Arc’teryx Atom LT. It keeps me warm enough, just barely though, but it’s heavy at 12.85oz. I am going to pick up a Mont-Bell U.L.Down Inner...
A Sub-Three Ounce Cooking System
I finally figured out the insulation problem for my homemade can pot and assembled my ultralight cook system. The total weight is 2.6 oz. and the can functions as a pot, bowl,...
UL gas canister system
I just made a remark on Tony Beasley's SUUL stove thread and thought I would put this idea into play. It is not enough to make a very light gas stove you...
Lightest boxers?
I'm looking for the best lightest boxers. So far I'm leaning toward the Arcteryx Phase SL ones. http://arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Base_Layer/Phase-SL-Boxer-Short 1.9 oz per pair. Does anyone know of any other options I should be...
Improved Water Scoop: Design Phase
Craig and Adam, great info! This is the kind of experience I was looking for. PLA seems like a good choice but the resulting product would not be dishwasher safe. I don't...
Merino buffs
Buffwear.com now has buffs in merino wool in 8 colors. I just ordered one to use as a portable hoody to any merino shirt I wear. Do you know how thick they...
monatauk gnat vs snowpeak litemax
Hi, good experiment James and sound calcs. However if I may be picky... something is amiss with the data for Pot 4. Try graphing efficiency (n) vs diameter and you will see...
Re: Dying Tyvek?
After agonizing over a choice for a competitively-priced windshirt, I've given in, and decided to get a Sportshell. I'd love to be able to make it a color of my choice, though,...
R1 vs Melanzana micro grid hoody
Which is warmer? The R1 is 2.85 oz heavier according to my scale, so I want to see if it's worth the weight. I keep trying them side by side and I...
Lightest Dry Sacks for very small items?
I'm looking for some lightweight silnylon dry sacks for my first aid kit and to put cameras/lenses in inside my chest pouch (in case I take an unexpected dip in a river)....
Remaking commercial gear in UL materials
I'm interested in remaking a commercial tent in UL fabrics. I bought the tent several years ago, and it fits my needs perfectly, but could weigh about half as much. None of...
A Winter Water Challenge
Det cord. Some of my wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night ideas are, umm, better than others. Not sure about this one. Rough image for concept only, not to scale. Many variations possible. Potentially a good use...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
Uniqlo on their website says that they only use 640 or below fp down that i recollect from reading it last. Hadron has 850, so if that is a important to you,...
Best BBL (bear bagging line) for ~10lbs food.
Ok guys, what do you use for long trips, i.e. 7+ days? Prerequisites: Low or no stretch, minimal creep, easy glide, not impossible to handle? What's the best option at the lightest...
iphone charger for the JMT
Hello all, can anyone give any advice to the best charger to take on an extended thru hike? any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks in advance Tim leave your gizmos at home...
Another (probably stupid) wind shirt question
After reading nearly every thread on wind shirts over the last year, and not really ever intending to get one, I picked up a Salomon Clima Wind at the local REI today....
Camo silnylon…
Hey folks, Does anyone know where to find camouflage silnylon? I'm interested in making (or just buying) a pack cover and a poncho. From searching the web it looks like a hard...
