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Rock Shelters
We have occasionally found rock shelters on our bushwhacks and, more frequently, on kayak trips. Yesterday's find was well off the trail and offered a welcomed respite from the snain (snow+rain) that...
Weight carried vs, uh, weight carried.
I've often heard people say things like "a pound on the foot is worth 5 pounds on the back" and "I'd rather lose a few pounds than give up (insert luxury item...
Norrøna Bitihorn Dri1 Jacket
Does anybody else use this jacket? ... or anything else by Norrøna? I just received this jacket and it's incredible, so far. I will follow up with some detailed pictures, and a...
Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
- winter is upon us - days are getting short - sudden snow storms can happen anytime - be prepared to spend the night at worst oh ... and carry a red...
PCT Gear List 2011
I am just beginning to compile my gear list in an effort to prepare for my 2011 thru hike. There are a lot of things I'm sure about and a lot I'm...
Training & Workout
Great post Ryan, make it a lifestyle and it is not "training". When the days are long and hot I road run to a lake to swim, when it is snowy and...
Training & Workout
Tom - I see now. And I fully agree. Thanks, "Tom - I see now. And I fully agree. Thanks," And thank you for bringing me into focus. Holy Moly, Tom and...
Cheapest 900FP down
It's probably a standards discrepancy. I know in Europe they use a stricter method for measuring down than the US. I can't remember now, but I remember some manufacturer had both EU...
Sawyer Gravity Filter
I carry a 60 ml syringe (1.25 oz) when I carry my SAWYER SP125/SP135 - PURIFIER. I have placed a small 3.0 cm piece of tubing at its end so to connect...
My turn to submit a gear list!
Hi all, Here’s a current gear list for you to please be critical of. It’s based on a lot of equipment tweaks I’ve made this past summer, after trips. **Edited to adjust...
BPL Cocoon UL 240 Quilt
Please explain the exact method used to get CLO of 7.4 for the 24 ounce Cocoon UL 240 synthetic quilt. The CLO value is a specification provided by the insulation manufacturer. It...
Iphone GPS apps
Thanks Sam. [AmyL july 1 2011: this post is superceded by more thorough information further down in the thread, so don't bother reading this post. I'm keeping info up to date our...
Camino de Santiago 7/19-8/19/2010
I walked the Camino de Santiago this summer, although not exactly lightweight style. The Camino de Santiago is a pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Specifically I walked the Camino...
SpinnShelter-esque
I've decided to go ahead and build my own shelter. Here are the pictures of my SketchUp of it. Height of main peak: 40" Height of back peak: 23" Length of ridge...
$2 570 X- Bionic Jacket.
I went for a look in a couple of hiking shops a couple of days ago and saw some x - bionic gear which looks and feels great but is outrageously expensive....
Merino or Synthetic base layers?
I don't like the stink of synthetic, and it also feels uncomfortable to me. Kind of hot and cold at the same time. All those sheep can't be wrong. Hi Mike >...
canister stove options
So I have been picking through the site and alot of the canister stove reviews here are old 2-4 years old. Looks like the soto is top dog right now for micro...
Deep Anodized Aluminum Skillet & Lid?
I want to do some baking on top of my Caldera Cone. I'm looking for something in anodized aluminum that has a lid, about 9" or 10" in diameter, and at least...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon: Deadman Canyon
August 6th 2010 to August 10th 2010 5 Days, 51.5 Miles: 49.7 on trail, 1.8 off trail. Daytime Temperatures: 55F to 75F Nighttime Temperatures: 40F to 45F Tom Harrison Map: Mt. Whitney...
$7 to ship a 1.43 ounce item
I just received an alert that the 1.4 ounce Adventure Medical Kits Mini Roll Duct Tape (2-pack) is in stock. Excellent. But $7 to ship a 1.43 ounce item? Come on. You...
