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Help Me Shop for a GPS
I'm looking for a GPS primarily for urban driving -- although a GPS that provides guidance to trail head or even trails themselves will be good too. This will be my first...
Lending/Borrowing Gear
On "Gear Swap" a few minutes ago, David in the E. Bay area expressed a desire to buy some winter gators. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/process#forumtop After one response to sell David some gators, Jay Wilkerson,...
SPOT vs PLB (now that prices have changed)
Has ANY website published an objective comparison test of the SPOT and all other commercially available PLBs? I think this would be very enlightening for all of us and extremely important to...
Made in China – A State of the Market Report
Is that better, or should I tone it down even more? Nah, we're good. I was rather surprised at your comment, since you usually write so eloquently and tolerantly. I may not...
Made in China – A State of the Market Report
Companion forum thread to:Made in China - A State of the Market Report G I guess I will concede that we are technically both correct. The US Government by definition will always...
Foothills Trail Notes – April
As Adam McKinney drove away from the trail head atop Sassafras Mountain on South Carolina's Foothill Trail, I was tempted to run after him and beg off. There is always a bit...
Black Bear outside the tent strategy question
"Has anybody noticed a correlation between less agressive/fewer bear encounters and areas where black bears are actively hunted?" Yes, very much so. Same for cougars and wolves. There is a long-running, little-known...
The Case for a Flashlight
Great pics. Many thanks for taking the time to take them and post them. I'd like to see the any of the PT, Petzl, or BD headlamps also if you are able...
Scientist Recognized for Inventing White LED’s
A Japanese scientist was awarded for inventing white, blue and green LED's. In the article, the scientist remarked that: "This is not just a source of light that makes enormous energy savings...
ultralight camping on bicycle tours
Hi, we are from Germany and our hobby is 'ultralite (ultralight) camping on bicycle tours': http://www.bike-europe-ultralite.com/indexalt.htm or http://www.internetgenie.de (homepage). I / we (Barbie and I) admit that Ray's way (Ray Jardine) inspired...
Need a new camera suggestion that won't break the bank
Great pics. I have a Sony RX100 IV. Here are some alternatives I've considered: Canon G7X II no viewfinder cannot charge while shooting time-lapse a review mentions softer-than-RX100 lens but I believe...
Power Banks / batteries
Given the rapid change in this space fueled by mobile devices, and with more and more backcountry gadgets rechargeable by USB, I was wondering what people are using and would recommend, either...
My sub 7lb pct 2014 gear list. My thoughts, opinions and other things.
Hey, Sometime in late 2013 3 friends (and 1 dog) and myself decided to attempt the pacific crest trail. We were (somewhat) experienced backpackers and I knew I wanted to do it...
"smaller, thinner, lighter" and more powerful - Anker updating power banks
Looks like my beloved 10,000 mAh will be the first one to get updated. Link to article. I just wish wall chargers were smaller. A 30watt+ dual usb charger is a pretty...
