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A few questions to those who carry a gun while hiking/backpacking
Jeffery, I was hiking in an area where there have been several murders over the years. Its not the animals that I fear. Donna C., I am a female who often hikes...
A good alternative to WPB gear for ACTIVE backpacking
I believe there is a difference in the Patagonia Level 4 Gen II and Gen III with the former having a higher HH and the latter having a higher CFM. I know...
VIDEO: Snowbank Lake Trail Loop BWCA, Day 2
Here is my video of Day 2 on the Snowbank Lake Trail Loop: http://youtu.be/TiEg5a38q1I Here are some notes I wrote at the end of our second day; I woke up around 5:30am...
New to alcohol stoves - burn time questions
So I picked up a used Evernew ti alcohol stove and ti cross stand to use with a trail designs aluminum windscreen and a Vargo 700ml ti pot on my next outing....
How to make my cookset better?
This is my cookset that I use out, in and around. I base my choices on being lightweight but also on durability and flexibility. I made it so that I could use...
Solo in the Desert Pt 1 - Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch is a classic backpacking trip in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Here is my  trip report of an ~28 mile loop I did there over Thanksgiving Weekend. Ask for the...
mug / bowl happiness
I just wanted to share some mug / bowl happiness with the forums. I have never been satisfied with my eating setup. I sometimes eat out of freezer bags, but prefer a...
Road trip/day hike/over night backpacking trip in Utah.
Hi, Myself and two friends are planning a 7-9 day long road/backpacking trip in southern Utah. We're planning on flying in to Vegas and renting a SUV. We're thinking about hitting the...
My Paleo
Mostly eggs. I don't really seem to get tired of eggs. I often saute some onions and/or mushrooms, maybe some bell pepper, or sun-dried tomato, or spinach, or whatever veggie I have...
Had some gear issues – Aloksak, Caldera-H
We did a water hike this weekend and car camped. I used this trip to test out some new gear. First were some Aloksaks, which I ordered through Ursack.com. All four of...
Shasta Trip Report ( Video Documentary)
Hey All, I climbed Mt. Shasta back in May and finally finished a 20 minute video: Summiting the Volcano I tried to give prospective climbers a sense of what it is like...
Need recommendation on some gear
I'm not trying to set any records on being light, just a good bang for the buck light gear. Anything is going to be worlds better than what I have already. Most...
ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs – WHY?!
Im not going to "prove" anything on an internet forum so Ill stop trying. There are already good researched books out there on the subject and you can either believe them or...
Lightest Folding Spoon Ever?
Knowing what a total UL geek/nerd I am, my girlfriend saved this little folding spoon from a fast food meal she bought for her son awhile ago. She had thrown it in...
High sierra trail to whitney - gear list
Please look over my gear list and let me know your thoughts - Thanks This is my first trip I am trying to go light and my last backpacking trip was 10...
Esbit burner testing
I am led to wonder: has anyone ever tried putting a ‘chimney’ around an Esbit tray (air gap at the bottom of course)? I have NO idea whether this would improve the...
"Don't buy expensive ___; save your money and buy good _____."
I think that there are very few areas where spending money makes sense. So lots of save money here. Also I think that the midpoint is always better then the high point....
Looking for Ti cup/pot recommendation
I'm looking for a double-walled titanium cup that will let me store a 100g fuel canister inside of it. Does anyone know of a good one? It seems like (from Internet spec...
Caldera Cones - My Adventures in Improving the ULC system
Hi Dan, I wonder if you might have similar functionality by ditching the handles, and going back to your full width silicone band? The wider band would/should give you a decent grip,...
Dog Beds in the backcountry
Hey everyone - Im looking for a dog bed that my lab can carry. I know ruff wear makes a 14ounce bed that packs down to a 12x5, but its a little...
