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Ultalight Bicycle Panniers
Lately I've been staying up at night thinking about making ultralight bicycle panniers. Has anyone made any panniers on par with the SUL packs a lot of us are strapping to our...
Pack my pack for me
OK. Please help me pack my pack. I might go for a 2 week hike in early spring. Everyone add just one item to the list. First in best dressed. Brief description...
MSR Titan Kettle – Hot Handles
US Plastics has a variety of silicone tubing at reasonable prices. http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=799&parentcatid=856 Thanks everyone for the info and to Shane for offering to ship me some. I hadn't thought about the hobby...
Gear genre you geek on most (shelters, packs, bags/quilts, cook kits, apparel)?
I'd say just about every light or ultralight backpacker becomes a gear geek on some level. When your comfort depends on the gear choices you make you can't help but analyze every...
Intermittent Fasting
I have been doing Intermittent Fasting (the 16-8) method for six months and have lost about 15 pounds. I find that I do not need to eat breakfast before a long day...
Article on living off the grid
Hey y'all! Check out my article for Gossamer Gear about living off the grid here in Big Sur. Go go gadget link! I think it is much easier to live off the...
Olefin Reemay as summertime insulation.
Hello, I have this fabric called Reemay that is used as frost and bug protection in farm application. It is made of a cheap poly called Olefin, weighs .6ounces a yard, has...
Evernew 1.3 Titanium Pot – ok for light cooking?
I currently have a hard anodized aluminum 1.5L pot/lid/lift-stick weighing in at 10.6 oz (MSR Duralite) and I am looking to shave some weight. I am currently leaning towards getting the Evernew...
GoLite Selkirk Jacket
This jacket is gone with the company now closed, but I want to write a review for it since it really doesn't have a replacement out there on the market. I wore...
Return to the Pecos : Backpacking in the Land of Enchantment
There is a place that continues to draw me. Full of alpine lakes and mountain wildflowers. Above tree line ridge walks where big horn sheep are more likely to be found than...
Please Critique My New Gear List
Last year I posted my gear list and got many, many suggestions. After incorporating most of those suggestions, my pack weight has gone down tremendously. However, it's still heavier than I'd like,...
wood stove
does anybody know if a woodstove like a bushbuddy or a bushcooker are allowed in the Stanislaus national forest or any other places in California. Thanks Frank, wood stoves are allowed in...
morning routine
I would like to know what people believe to be a reasonable time to break camp, including eating breakfast. Any tips on speeding up the process? This is only an issue for...
GSI Outdoors Cascadian Cup SPOTLITE REVIEW
Strong polypropylene, will not burn your lips, twelve fluid ounces capacity, 1.7 ounces weight and $1.75 USD: it can't be too bad!
Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW
Companion forum thread to:Gossamer Gear Miniposa Backpack REVIEW A month ago I ordered both the Miniposa and the Mariposa Plus. I found that the carbon fibre stays made for an uncomfortable fit,...
Which stove do you use most?
I was just reading an article on Thru-Hiker about the weight savings of certain stoves over a period of time. http://www.thru-hiker.com/articles.asp?subcat=2&cid=57 This thread is not to find out which stove is most...
How to use photo posting features in the forums
Use simple html with the IMG tags and fully resolved URL where the image resides on the internet. For example, the photo below is referenced by an IMG tag to the URL:...
Publisher’s Gear Guide
Backpacking Light owner, founder, and publisher Ryan Jordan's commentary on the hiking, camping, and backpacking gear he's been using this year.
alcohol vs esbit stove systems
I'm new to this forum--discovered it last week. I have been a backpacker and climber for many years. Never got the UL religion until last year. This was triggered by a goal...
The dangers of licorice
See next post A bit here and there is fine but if like me you really get into the stuff, be it the sticks, candy or tea, then you should read up...
