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The lost "jet engine" ground pad inflator?
This is totally a shot in the dark, but I've looked everywhere, and cannot find the gadget I am looking for, so I'm hoping someone here knows/remembers what I'm talking about. 3-4...
CHROME BOOK,SMART PHONE OR TABLET? I AM NOT A GEEK
I wanted something for travel but now with xp not getting anymore support i need something sooner.Apparently,tabs and chromebooks are safe from virus attacks? i went to best buy and noticed that...
What headlamp do you use?
The back of My Garmin 60Csx broke. Â I think the design if not very good, a thin plastic piece that gets a lot of stress, but maybe it was just me being...
JMT Late June 2014 gear list for 12 days hike southbound - from Happy isles to MTR - need overhaul ?
Please take a look and help me out here. So far the base weight is at 12.5lb without considering sleeping bag, sleeping pads and few other essentials. I really need to drop...
Lithium ion batteries in freezing temperatures
Hi, I know lithium batteries perform good in freezing temperatures, but what about rechargeable lithium ion batteries? I think you answered your own question :) But I do think rechargeables will never...
Zebralight H52 vs Black Diamond Storm
One non-ultralight Item I still carry is the BD Storm. BD claims 50 hours burn time in spot mode, or 125 hours in flood mode. Are these numbers realistic? The spot is...
"Faux-dini": 2.3 oz. Windshirt, <$15 - Initial Review and Sourcing
Will there be Cliff Notes available for this thread on the points relevant to the wind shirt's performance and fit? Changing the global conscience on a backpacking website seems like a folly....
Accuracy or otherwise of GPS
Here are a couple of examples of wildly inaccurate GPS tracks, recorded using a Garmin Dakota. The first is in the Ara Valley, northern Spain. This is a deep valley and my...
Great Pack for Traveling?
I love my 40L pack for backpacking and camping. However, I've got a great new job as a freelance writer where I can work from anywhere, which means I want to do...
Everyday Carry
"How does nobody carry a bottle opener? If you are going to be prepared for anything, it might as well include beer."http://lifehacker.com/243642/video-demonstration--open-a-beer-bottle-with-a-piece-of-paper I had to use this technique once, well "had to"...
Everyday Carry
There's a group of people on Reddit.com who post what they carry every day. Kind of like the civillian's gear-on-living-room-floor picture. There's even a few thru-hikers on there. Here's mine: http://www.reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/19482j/23m_writer_hiking_guide/ Here's...
The begining of the rest of my life.
My idea is to be a nomad for the rest of my life learning about the old ways indigenous peoples lived off(with) the land, following those ways as best as possible both...
123mountain.com CAUTION
I made the mistake of ordering form these guys without doing any research. I put in an order for a $170 jacket. They immediately charged me for it. Two weeks later, I...
Trinity Alps Septemberfest 2012
Once again a wonderful trip with fellow BPL members. All survived. Mt. Shasta Billy Be Damned Lake? Lake Anna Eric,Erik, Marty! Ken back to camp. Eric This is were the crew split...
Rae Lakes Loop, Sept 21-23
Litetrail.com's own Jhaura Wachsman and I teamed up for a quick, last minute hike of the Rae Lakes Loop in Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park over this last weekend. I've been on...
Old school ultralight hiker here...help me update my gear!
This is my first post, and just have not done much UL in probably over 10 years believe it or not! (Work, school, career, etc. took priority, as did other hobbies and...
Shaving on the trail - Please help!!!
I have rather sensitive skin and am prone to ingrown hairs if I don't shave on a regular basis. I know (based on seeing other men on the trail) that most forgo...
cell phone-- bringin' it?
"Interesting that both Nick and Tom have both posted some great pictures recently and I'm betting their cameras are heavier than their phone. Technology rules, right guys? I agree that each of...
Minimalism
A friend posted a FB link to this: http://andrewhy.de/extreme-minimalism/ And it reminded me of you guys and gals. Kind of. I mean when we're hiking, we're like this guy - minimal stuff....
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
"Well, I don't know how long I can sit in for him." That is pretty awesome, actually. ; ) Have a good evening. Dan, re: "Hey Richard, that must be Hannegan Pass?...
