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Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 15
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 15 There is a new form of inconsiderate behavior that is catching on very quickly: playing music through loudspeakers in public parks, open spaces,...
ACCIDENTALLY PREPPED FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
So, how many of us with enough gear to supply a Scout troop feel we are "accidentally" prepped for disaster? I mean, c'mon, 3 kinds of water sterilization, 5 stoves, 3 tents,...
Emigrant Wilderness, Iceland Lake
Long time lurker, I decided that it was time to finally join and start posting. My girlfriend and I decided to head to Emigrant for a quick overnight for the Fourth of...
selfish - a secret place
[...] I have a few spots I like that are off the beaten path but nothing so secret that some research and map reading couldn't dig it up. Share if you want...
u.l. pack comfort
I've tried every pack on at rei and they are not comfortable to me. I had a rei starlite for a few years and while it is heavy it is the most...
LW Candy!?
As a backpacker with a wicked sweet tooth, I am interested in what folks take for LW candy on the trail. What are some of your favorites? Hmmmm...I gotta admit that for...
Bushcooker LT 1
15cc's? That is almost enough to boil the water by itself in a good alcohol stove.... I do like the way your louvered base works with the alcohol flame though. A guy...
MYOG Silicone Cup Lid and Pot Grabber
Lids are a useful thing. So are pot grabbers. Here's a 2-in1 solution. Out of a silicone baking sheet, I traced the circumference of my titanium cup, which doubles as my pot....
Craig and Nick’s Excellent Adventure
Several months ago, there was an interest in Southern California BPL hikers getting together for a trip. Going on a group trip is something I have never done. But in the spirit...
Suggestions for alcohol stove for Snow Peak 450 mug
Don't sweat it, I'll send both. Ben, when are coming over to the dark side. I see a micro stove with your name on it..... George, I think you just convinced me...
Melting snow without a stove?
I came across this and it sounds like an interesting technique. http://survivaltactic.com/ Making water in winter. 7/31/2007 Roll up a 48oz NALGENE Cantene and stuff it in a survival kit. When out...
reading or listening to books
Ahhh... Good idea :) I got my kindle juiced up, remembered my password, bought a new book on amazon for kindle, sent it to my kindle, and the kindle has it now....
Everything is bigger (and heavier) in Texas
I came across a slide presentation of an UL trek on the Colorado Trail by Karl Riters. Â Here is one of the pics: That is a LOT of gear. Â Looks like car...
Giving back
We all spend so much time and money oogling and buyng gear to use in the backcountry, how do you all give back to the trails and conservation land? Are there any...
JMT food and resupply
OK I'm new to the Thru-Hiking world. Ive done too many backcountry trips to mention, but the food drop concept is new to me. Let me know what you think of my...
Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
I'm a diehard Alky stove user going between a Whitebox and a Trangia depending on conditions. I use white gas stoves when car camping. Lately I've been seeing videos promoting the old...
Snow melting techniques
What are some good things to remember when melting snow? I'm sure there's more to it than just dumping snow in a pot (at least with BPL standards). Is it better to...
Blood Mountain – Trip Report
Time has been an issue as of late. I've been trying to plan a trip, but things keep getting in the way. I had planned a trip to Southern California, but my...
Blood Mountain – Trip Report
Time has been an issue as of late. I've been trying to plan a trip, but things keep getting in the way. I had planned a trip to Southern California, but my...
Northwest Gear List from a rookie!
So I am new to Backpacking, but luckily discovered these forums before I threw down a bunch of money on gear... so here is what I have got so far Pack/Shelter/Sleeping Gregory...
