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Can anyone recommend a scale?
This is for weighing the equipment I own or might buy. Preferably: Can be purchased in a physical store. Is accurate to 0.5 ounce or less. Has a precision of 0.5 ounce...
various post gear questions post weekend
Hi! Did a weekend trip in the Smokies, made some mental notes about gear. -Should I get a compression sack for clothes? Right now I use a ditty bag. -Do you all...
Backpacking the Alpstein, Appenzell. June 2015.
I went back to Switzerland for the first time in 4 years and this time solo. This was going to be my trip, my pace, my choice on where and when and...
Camping to close for comfort
On our last backpacking trip, after spending a couple of days off trail and away from people, we arrived at a nice lake that is on a regular trail, seven miles in...
Stove fuel usage
I am planning for a 2 week trip to Alaska this summer and am debating about my stove choice. I have never done a trip longer than 8 days in the backcountry...
Jetboil cold weather heat exchanger
It was 0degF this morning out on the deck so I decided to do a video showing the HX strip in action. I left the stove/canister out all night. THIS VIDEO shows...
Steripen vs Light Sawyer filter... Which do you prefer?
What do you guys think? I'm doing 9 days in the sierras and leaning towards the steripen. I think it'll be easier to suck water out of contaminated water pack that I'll...
Looking for 50~100mile backpacking route in PNW (WA, CA) for the 2nd week of March.
Hi, I am looking for suggestions on backpacking trails in the 2nd week of March. I am looking for something between 50~100 mile range around Pacific NW area (possibly in Nor Cal.)...
How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags
Companion forum thread to:How Safe Is Your Food? Investigating the effectiveness of odor-proof bags Interesting, though the cover photo is reminiscent of American high school locker sweeps since the late 1970's (kind...
Gear Test Results last night in -5ºF
I tested out a new sleeping setup last night in Western Massachusetts, up in the Berkshires. We camped overnight at Windsor Lake in North Adams, and the temperature dropped below zero. Windchill...
I need Help. 3day GrandCanyon Gear List.
Osprey Exos 49L Pack - 2 lbs - $99.96 ThermaRest Basecamp Pad - 3 lbs - $79.95 Marmot Trestles 30 Bag - 3 lbs - $66.75 Ozark 3 person tent - 6...
Dirty Girl Gaiters
Any friends use these are they durable? What are the differences compared to OR gaiters? Feed back appreciated... I've been using them for about two years. I've bought four pairs in that...
a bit too light
sad .... a bit of a warning on neglecting essential gear .... not everyone is survivorman http://www.squamishchief.com/article/20100820/SQUAMISH0101/308209941/-1/squamish/no-sign-of-missing-hiker-as-rescuers-cover-entire-boise-trail No sign of missing hiker as rescuers cover entire Boise trail Friends post plea for...
No Cook Trips
How many of you regularly do extended trips on just ready to eat, no heat food? I find that that whole stove, fuel, cooking process is sometimes more time consuming and annoying...
AT Thru-Hike, 2009
Hi forum, Just looking for good feedback. Finace' and I are hitting the trail in March (list is for both of us). Items missing, items unnecessary, alternative gear suggestions. And of course,...
what can you cook in 600ml? 700ml?
. Those 600ml pots are really just a large mug, aren't they ? I have been looking and fondling those mugs for a few years now. Every time I visit a certain...
Would you wear this on a Sierra trip?
I'll travel from the east for a 9 day trip in some high Sierra trail and off trail paths in early August. Would you wear this 3.5 ounce non-breathable cuben jacket with...
Lightweight bear bag for long trips
I'm looking for a lightweight bear bag for long trips. For example, I just did the Wonderland Trail in 8 days. I used some older 35 L Sea to Summit dry bags...
Simplifying Expedition Food With Single Serving Sized Packages
Companion forum thread to:Simplifying Expedition Food With Single Serving Sized Packages MarthaBar 150 cal/oz Now that winter is coming, a staple is Reese's Peanut Butter bars and Cadbury Roasted almond bars. Both...
light tent for 63 year old female backpacker
After having knee arthritis and then a knee replacement as well as weight gain I thought I would never backpack again. Then I heard about ultralight and have found that yes, I...
