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Gear Swap & Capilene
M-O-O-N spells moon. Stephen King references aside.. Bligh me! I am a broke as son of a bitck. I quit my job in 2009 to hike the Pacific Crest trail.. all 2,665...
Which option is lighter?
Which one of these options would be lighter for a weekend outing: carrying freeze-dried food packs with a stove, fuel, lighter, eating utensil & a pot or leaving the cooking gear at...
JMT mileage / elevation spread sheet ???
Is there a spread sheet with mileage and elevation for the JMT. I am planning south to north... would be great if there was such a thing as a spreadsheet where I...
Big disappointment at REI brick-and-mortar store today
Due to COVID-19, I haven't been inside an REI store for more than a year. Today I went to a local outlet (ten! within a two-hour drive) to spend my dividend and...
Krud Kutter on DCF ?
Hey All! Anybody using Krud Kutter to clean DCF?? If so, any ill effects? Thanks! .d I wouldn't risk it. What's on yer DCF that Dawn detergent can't handle? The most "toxic"...
Game Changer - The First Graphene Power Bank Slashes Recharging Times
It's been known for some time that Graphene has the potential for improving lithium batteries, but apart from a couple of scammy-looking Chinese products nothing has reached the market - until now....
What is ultralight backpacking? (how we talk about ultralight)
My wife beats all of you. She is USUL - Ultra Super Ultra Light. I carry it all, so she does not need to carry anything but has all comfortable stuff she...
JMT end of August-September
JMT Gear Here is a rough draft of what I was thinking of bringing with me. Most likely I'll be renting a Bearikade Expedition which would add 36 ounces or so. What...
stove for winter
Bob says: "I have heaps of experience with MSR WG stoves. If I could pass on one tip it would be to make certain to lubricate the end of the fuel tube,...
Cookware suggestions for 2?
I am a newbie that needs a recommendation for cookware, utensils, mugs for 2 people. I have a Pocket Rocket stove and canister, but nothing else. (I know about alcohol/esbit stoves, and...
Best wildlife encounters?
Rare bird, lynx kitten, bull moose fight? Let's hear your cool stories and happy memories of meeting wildlife in the wild. Bear: Had a black bear walk right in front of me...
Made a new cookset and carbon fiber lid
My friend gave me a piece of scrap carbon fiber that he made for a race car a few months ago, so I decided to spice up my cook set... .005 foil...
Gear you use off the trail
I'm just wondering if there is anyone out there that is using any of their backpacking gear past or present in a daily fashion. I have been considering using some gear at...
Lightest 10 day stove
Hi there, I've got a fun challenge. What is the lightest fuel powered (alcohol, butane, esbit, etc.) stove setup for 10 days assuming 1/2 liter is boiled twice a day. Assume 3...
How come I see water disinfectant but not filtration in gear lists?
Hi, Preface: I am new to backpacking so excuse the naive question. I have been looking at gear lists from the members here and for water treatment I usually see pills or...
MSR Reactor vs. regular stove
Servuz! I've been searching for a canister stove for quite a while now. I've been using white gas stoves for the most, I have one Dragonfly and one whisperlite. I will be...
Steripen Usage
As you can see, the pumpkin is always an important part of the steripen equation :) The steripen fits snugly into the cap and water pressure keeps it there without any assistance....
what does “boil and set” mean?
I was looking at a list of foods to take on a backpakcing trip, and the author of the list (Carol Crocker) says that she uses the "boil and set" method. Does...
Backpacking meals update - taste tests
Just tried several new meals. Tried MANY. The freeze dried meals industry is really getting good. My Favorites are still Pinnacl Foods (!), Stowaway Gourmet .  Current Faves: Pinnacle Foods: Herb Roasted...
How should men act when encountering women on the trail, especially solo hikers?
Ben H’s response to MB was much better. Well to be fair to David, we were responding to two different posts. My response was to MB's initial post, which was more nuanced....
