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Solo cook pot for cosy cooking?
I'm trying to downsize my cooking system, though I'd still like to keep to eating out of a pot, rather than using freezer bags. I'd like to find a small pot (that...
1 oz, Durable* Cook kit
Just received that pot today Dan. My initial impressions of it out of the box leave me with optimism that this will not become another piece of gear collecting dust in my...
Question for fellow side sleepers
I'm not new to BPing but fairly new to doing it anywhere under 55lbs... and steadily shaving weight and replacing gear. I'm at a point where my next big weight savings will...
In 10 Days across Switzerland
First of all Im not a native english speaker so sorry for my spelling! In 10 Days across Switzerland Taking the Via Alpina green route across Switzerland. 370km and 26500hm over 14...
Speaking of light; wouldn't sharing gear make our packs much lighter?
Comparing my solo list versus when we go on a family trip, there is not much weight savings. For example, my solo tent is 930g. The two person tent is 1200g, so...
My Summer List
I just posted up a new gear list in my profile, and would appreciate some input on it. Caveats: 1: I will not wait for chemical purification, therefore I use a water...
Help me lighten/refine my approach to water treatment (FirstNeed vs. filter+tabs vs. steripen vs. ??)
if you guys can wait til tonight(maybe tommorow depending on how fast youtube completes the upload process), i will be posting an overdue video on how to make your own activated carbon...
photos of gear and setup
I wasnt sure where exactly this should go, whether under gear or gear lists since it kind of incorporates both, but i really enjoy looking at pictures of how people use their...
Best solo and dual lightweight Ti cookware and light stoves (gas and alcohol)
I’m redoing various systems to make them lighter, more functional and more efficient, and now turning attention to cook system. I’d like to put together a solo cook kit for both my...
How Many Canisters?
Scheduling issues and other things have conspired to prevent us from doing the amount of shakedowns we really need. We're trying to cram for the final, which is late August. Yes, I...
Please give suggestions to help solve waking up from cold
Hi everyone thanks for looking, Here are the parameters: I feel the cold almost exclusively in my back/torso, I have a TT Rainbow, Neoair Xlite full length (has reflective material to help...
Cassin Ridge, Denali - harder and more rewarding than expected
This is not a backpacking trip report, but it's relevant to those of us that enjoy backpacking in the sense that's it's a multi-day trip and that saving weight mattered a lot....
ditching the pot for a skillet
I have this crazy idea to go on trips with just a skillet. I am starting to lean towards no-cook, but it seems the only stuff I do want to cook is...
Favorite REPUROPSED Containers...
What are your favorite repurposed containers? EDIT: Now keeping a spreadsheet. If you submit volume and weight (oz, please) I'll add yours. The "efficiency score" is simply oz capacity divided by oz...
can anyone beat my toothbrush and paste weight?
It's not lighter or the lightest but it works for me. The toothbrush is a .... I stuffed the zip lock of 10 Archtek tabs inside of the self storing handle of...
Solo: Sawtooth Traverse and Matterhorn Peak
This trip almost didn't happen. Between the forecast of 40% chance of thunderstorms all weekend, the long solo drive, and a difficult itinerary, I figured it might be better to just stay...
First lightweightish hike! Help!!
Hi all, just seeking some feedback from those in the know. I am about to undertake a simple weekend hike in Victoria Australia in the next few weeks and am going to...
Golite is Boulder's North Face.
Golite is Boulder's North Face. It's easily the most commonly worn outdoor brand. I'm aware that they're based here. I'm aware of their yearly garage sales in town. But still... Their logo...
Morongo Multisport Melding Madness, Round 1
Alternate title #1: Shuttle? I don't need no stinkin' shuttle. Alternate Title #2: Solo hiking the CRHT across Joshua Tree and cycling back. My gearlist for this upcoming trip is posted in...
Water Filtration
I'm looking for some advice... I currently use a Katadyn Hiker Pro filter. It's OK, but kind of heavy and awkward to use without an extra set of hands. I typically only...
