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How to Manage Electronics and Batteries in the Backcountry (Member Q&A)
Considerations for managing backcountry electronics including portable battery packs, batteries in cold temperatures, headlamps, cameras, satellite communicators, fitness watches, smartphones, and more.
Episode 27 | Listener Q & A
Ryan and Andrew answer listener questions gathered from Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Winter backpacking – sensible redundancy or packing fears?
I enjoy winter backpacking, especially in snow over a few days on cross country skis. I like the feeling of adventure when going from A to B and being further into the...
Ultralight, Ultra-Performance Backcountry Electronics (Revised and Updated)
In this updated gear guide, I'll provide some insight into the backcountry electronics I use, discuss their use cases, and explain why I chose those brands and models.
PS NorCal GGG 2022 April 15-16-17
If parking near Coe Headquarters miraculously fills up, you can always park cheaper at Hunting Hollow. It’s only about an hour’s drive plus 12 miles hiking :-) -- Rex Can't wait! T...
Closed Cell Foam Sleeping pads
I have managed to get pinhole leaks 2 air mattresses in the last two trips I have taken. I guess I am just not capable of taking enough good care of the...
Publisher's Gear Guide (2018-2019)
Companion forum thread to: Publisher's Gear Guide (2018-2019)My personal recommendations for ultralight and lightweight backpacking gear for 2018-2019 – gear that I’ve used all year in 2018 that includes the good stuff...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
It looks like it could be tensioned quite a bit more, which would reduce that. As would the guylines, as noted. "1154g here. Fly, inner, stakes, stake bag, and main bag." That's...
Best Portable Charger
Another option with the charger built-in: http://www.ravpower.com/savior-9000mah-portable-charger-with-apple-lighting-cable.html HTH KJ What is the state of the market on chargers right now. Has anyone discovered a better best since this article. Thanks Derrick if...
voluntary recall of the Anker 321 Power Bank
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Product-recall-Anker-issues-recall-of-power-bank-due-to-potential-fire-risk.845160.0.html "Anker has issued a voluntary recall of the Anker 321 Power Bank (PowerCore 5K, Black) A1112 due to a manufacturing defect. The company states that "the lithium-ion battery in the affected...
Solar charger for car battery?
If you park any modern car, but Priuses (Prii?) more than most, at the trailhead for a long time, the 12-volt battery can discharge. There are 5- and 10-watt solar panels to...
HELP! Nav tools when you’re old, solo, and in the backcountry
Hey everyone, I just finished watching Ryan’s video https://backpackinglight.com/navigation-communications-devices-strengths-limitations-use-cases/and I still have questions. Here’s my conundrum. I hike solo, I backpack solo, and I’m 64. I am more often on USFS land...
Episode 6 | Backcountry Filmmaking and Photography
Backcountry filmmaking and photography used to required thirty or more pounds of gear. Here's how to produce great media at minimum weight!
Nitecore NB10000 Review
Companion forum thread to: Nitecore NB10000 ReviewThe Nitecore NB10000 is a simple portable battery charger built around a carbon-fiber platform for maximum weight savings. I have 2 of these and also had...
Power Bank Below Feezing
I'm preparing for a winter trip where I want to use my phone to take videos regularly. In anticipation of burning through my phone battery, I'm curious about a specific product: the...
Help Me Find a USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight
I am looking for a compact, lightweight LED flashlight or headlamp that can be recharged via USB. Serving double duty as an external power bank or anything else is optional. The EasyAcc®...
Photography
I would like to start to "document" my journey. I'd rather not take the girlfriends $700 DSLR. What do you take out onto the trail with you? I would like something that...
LightBench: A Laboratory Testing Procotol for Comparing the Performance of Flashlights and Headlamps
Companion forum thread to: LightBench: A Laboratory Testing Procotol for Comparing the Performance of Flashlights and HeadlampsIn this technical brief, we quantitatively evaluate the performance of lights considering brightness, battery life, and...
Nitecore NB10000 Review
The Nitecore NB10000 is a simple portable battery charger built around a carbon-fiber platform for maximum weight savings.
42g Cell Phone
I thought this was pretty neat for ultralight backpackers who feel a need to carry a phone along: http://www.elari.net/cardphone_eng/ It's basic and doesn't have the best battery life in the world,...
