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Pushing the SOS button on the Garmin inReach Mini in Jasper National Park
Companion forum thread to: Pushing the SOS button on the Garmin inReach Mini in Jasper National Park“I was suddenly seized by an inability to breathe: the world went black and I was...
"Newbie" Gear List! Recommendations welcomed
Hello! I'm excited to be a new member to this community. As a kid I did a ton of camping and some backpacking, and while I continued to hike I had gotten...
Apple Watch vs iPhone for GPS
Hi everyone, For a number of years I have been using a map & compass as my main navigation tools and my iPhone's GPS as my backup. Generally I will only use...
Why use compass/maps if I have a GPS track for off trail hiking on the SHR?
I have started planning for SHR with couple of other folks from BPL. Instead of asking multiple folks the same question, I thought I will open it up to the experts here....
GPS trackers - education and recommendations needed
Ok so I know of Spot, InReach and a few others but I honestly don't know much about them and really thinking about getting one. Here's a little background: The most of...
Lightest rechargeable headlamp
As I write this, I’m in my tent, it’s 10:48pm and my trusty Black Diamond headlamp has failed. It weighs 2.9 oz with three AAA lithium  batteries. I am on the search...
Besides Weight, What Are Your Gear No-Nos?
My gear no-nos are: 1,)colored "clown"hiking shoes  2.)ti mugs (I like plastic)  3.)urethane coated tents  4.)ponchos  5.)large knives  6.)flashlights (small headlamp instead)  7.)ti utensils  8.)UL running shoes  9.)white gas...
Smart phones for the trail
I am reviewing smart phone options for the trail. I do not intend to use it as a telephone. In fact it'll probably be in airplane mode 99.9% of the time. I...
Looking for guidance on gear list
Planning for a 50-55 day section hike of the AT in VA in March & April of 2021. Just getting into longer section hikes and I'd appreciate some help getting my pack...
Lighten The Load - 2020 JMT Trip Tips & Tricks
Hello, New to this forum so please feel free to relocate if in the wrong area. Both my wife and I are returning to our 3rd section hike of the JMT and...
SHR Gear List
I am hiking the Sierra High Route starting in mid August. We are planning on three weeks with a few resupplies. I would love any comments or input on the attached gear...
JMT thru-hike, cell phone charger, what is best ?
Need advice on thru hike charging phone please In my opinion the JMT is a trail best done without a cellphone, but I understand how it's nice to have the camera and...
Steri Pen Ultra
So I currently use katadyn BeFree.. All is well. I have a SteriPen Adventurer, which I occasionally use.. I have been looking at the SteriPen Ultra.. Anyone have it and use it? ...
Making frameless backpack work for me
I hope this helps others who are trying to go frameless or perhaps this is well known. My main reason for going to frameless is because I do not have much in...
Lighten my electronics load
I have an iPhone 6, and cord, an Anker 10000 and cord, and an inReach mini, and cord. All the cords are different so no swapping. The Anker is mini usb so...
Wall Charger Wattage
I'm trying to figure out my backup power for 2019 thru hike and spent far too long today looking at wall chargers. I've also spent a fair amount of time trying to...
2019 JMT Gear Feedback!
Hey everyone, I'm a long time lurker who is looking for some feedback. I have been a weekend backpacker for about six years now and have been on dozens of trips all...
Garmin inReach Mini Review
@idester-2-2.  The download is free, so they can download the app without paying anything. Thanks, Doug, for clarifying. I wasn't aware of that. Carry on. I just don’t find smartphones that useful...
?’s for Garmin InReach users
I’ve sold my SPOT and am going to purchase a Garmin Explorer. Never had any issues with the SPOT, but the two way texting would be a godsend on an event like...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
Inspired by Brad P's post and positive comments, I wanted to share my preliminary list for feedback. https://lighterpack.com/r/akkfor I use a spreadsheet to keep track of all my gear. It's too much...
