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Catskills Fastpack
I'm toying with the idea of tackling a tough 2 day trip in the Catskills. Day one would have me hiking the entire Devil's Path, plus a few miles of the Long...
Trying this Ultralight thing...
I will say that while I am not new to backpacking (been spending 20 - 30 nights out for the past 15 years), I have been guilty of carrying the kitchen sink....
Find me some 1oz baseball hat competition...
To this hat: http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Men%27s-Geist%E2%84%A2-Running-Cap/OM3993,default,pd.html Mountain Hardware Men's Geist Running Cap. It's the only 1oz hat I can find to use to put my multi-use bandana underneath for sun protection. There was the...
Why would I ever wear short sleeves in the NE?
That was my arm this past weekend in Harriman State Park, NY. I thought the bugs wouldn't bother me so long as I was moving....I was wrong. I was wearing a large...
Anyone use a Scarp in High winds.
Hi folks, I am just waiting for my Scarp 1 to arrive and was wondering has anyone used it in high winds and if so how did the tent fair out Cheers,...
First 1-person tent design
Here is my first attempt at designing a 1-person tent. Once I figure out the SU plugin that lays all the pieces onto a flat plane (material sheets) then I will order...
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
> Nice set up, Kristin! Thanks - it makes it REALLY easy. I just stand or sit comfortably, hold the dirty bag up with one hand, and squeeze. Gravity does a wee...
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
That's exactly what I'm thinking. I recieved 2 Aquasimple Bottle Caps from Arrowhead Equipment last night, but didn't have time to play with them. I also plan to order a "tornado tube"...
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...
