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Group cooking with alcohol stove: large or many small pots?
Folks, Is it better to have one or two large pot/caldera cone/alcohol stove or many small ones for primarily freezer bag cooking for larger groups? I'm leading a group of 8 family...
Question for those who are gravity filtering...
This is actually a slightly more specific question than the subject led on; it will apply to those using a gravity filter (any) and a hydration system. For anyone not using a...
Solo 3-Season List
I'm looking for some advice on reducing my weight in my solo 3-Season list. While most of my trips are with my girlfriend, the main changes are in the shelter department. Most...
Repackaging flonase nasal decongestant
I've wondered about repackaging flonase in some fashion. It comes in a brown glass bottle with a spray cap on top. Has anyone given any thought to finding a lighter weight plastic...
Lightweight backpacking should go metric!
Geez, the simplist of threads turn into Chaff on here. We've have the American Superiorist theory, the obligatory American apologist, American apathy...........what's left? Oh yeah, global warming, consumerism, and guns. Then it...
Railriders Ecomesh or similar?
While I'm well-suited to bar-fighting and pillaging, my Viking blood has me wanting in the sun tolerance department... Instead of sunblock, I'm going to try the full-coverage route this season (except for...
New Shelter
"Yes, I know :) -- I posted the link. BUT, there is a deal on the Echo II camo system as well..." That one was almost three times as heavy as what...
More minimalist footwear for water and camp
A perennial favorite topic of mine, since I have yet to find a decent lightweight, non-bulky sandal/shoe that is sturdy enough for real whitewater crossings and good for kicking around camp...some options...
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...
