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Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking
Companion forum thread to:Minimalist Footwear for Summer Backpacking I've decide to try it out. Based on the review and feedback, I'm not brave enough to go Class I. I think the following...
Any shelter design suggestions?
I own shelters that weigh less than one pound, and for summertime weather in the Sierra Nevada, I generally don't need to plan for weeks of continuous rain. A brief rain shower...
booots.
ok, looking for some semi UL boots at REI (got $$ there), any experince on the: Patagonia p26's (all three models)2 lbs 4 oz- 2 lbs 2 oz? Teva Raith event mids...
TrailLite Designs Bandoleer - First Impressions
I received my prototype TrailLite Designs Bandoleer the other day and thought I'd share some of the features and thoughts I had. Just in case you haven't heard, TrailLite Designs is owned...
Colorado Trail Clothing
I need some feedback on my current clothing layout for my colorado trail hike this coming summer (2011). I'm starting the trail on July 8th and plan to finish around August 5th....
Speaking of light; wouldn't sharing gear make our packs much lighter?
"If I did not know the people I was going with very well, I would go alone! " People who know each other well get separated, on purpose or accidentally, all the...
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag at "The Clymb"
The Clymb is offering Kelty gear now until sometime Monday morning, including the recently reviewed Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag, size regular and long ... $49.98. Would anyone be kind enough...
Glove help
I am trying to find a pair of lightweight gloves for normal 3 season use which will mostly be close but not go under freezing. Some requirements that i am looking for...
Ultra-cheap, lightweight, free-standing tent
For those of you on a budget, I wanted to share my ultra-cheap, lightweight tent. It is an Ozark Trails Junior Scout Dome tent. It's 6' x 5' and weighs a total...
Melting Snow with Jetboil
Jetboil Snow Melting. My long, not all that scientific discussion: First, I love my Jetboil PCS even though it's heavy. I like the ease of use, ease of packing, and efficiency at...
La Sportiva Fireblade
Anyone use it? (I've tried searching the site for past discussions) I am looking for some trail runners. Yesterday I tried on the Crosslites and they fit really well. But, I think...
Titanium JetBoil - The Sol Ti
Hey All, I finally got my hands on the Jetboil Sol Ti last Thursday. I did up a video review on it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnd8hDa16cg I had a chance to use it this...
Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag Review
Companion forum thread to:Kelty Cosmic Down 20 Sleeping Bag Review Thank you for the review and specifically for using English and metric units. Although I agree that metric is better, I don't...
Friendly expertise on camping. Please READ!!
I remember when walking into a big REI storm was fun and you were excited to see what they had, but now I typically dart in for some Esbit, a pair of...
Friendly expertise on camping. Please READ!!
Hello, my name is Ahren Grunow and I used to work for REI in their camping department. Please read my bio for the details. I would like to provide anybody with questions...
Bushcooker LT 1
15cc's? That is almost enough to boil the water by itself in a good alcohol stove.... I do like the way your louvered base works with the alcohol flame though. A guy...
JMT Food PDF
A link to the PDF for my JMT food list is here: http://sweepingthegarden.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/jmt-2011-food-list-pdf/ If anyone's interested. More sodium than I'd like, but I'll live; I'd rather have the ease of a simple...
My New XPAC Pack
Chris Zimmer has inspired Terry Trimble and myself to go and make new packs.;-) Once I saw Chris's packs made using the XPAC material I knew that I had to make one....
I want a new headlamp
First of all, let me state that I've used a dozen different headlamps, so I've found what works reasonably well. I'm looking for something a little lighter. What I use now is...
Cuben - The 422 mm hydrostatic head dirty little secret
I wonder how the materials I used as a kid would compare? The typical Coleman canvas and the ultralight silk materials come to mind. I was talking to some people that have...
