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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...
water conundrum
So, it seems like the two best long-term, lightweight and more sustainable options out there for purifing water are either the Steripen that use will have to use a solar charger for...
Colorado Gear List for Mount Elbert in December 2012.
This is a very rough, preliminary list for my trip to Mount Elbert. I plan on experimenting with gear throughout November. I'm somewhat new to winter camping and snow-shoeing. I'm going with...
To stay as dry as possible, should you walk or run through the rain?
"Basically, the best strategy for staying dry (or at least somewhat dry) is to run as fast as possible. Unless you’re really thin, in which case there may be a more optimal...
Water treatment
After reading the thread "Filter v.s. Steripen" it comes through that some folks have not yet been made aware of the EPA water treatment classifications. There are big differences between water filters...
Help me pare down my gear for a speed hike
I've mentioned on a couple of other threads that I want to do a 116 mile hike in three days. With food and water, my current gear list will put me at...
MYOG Cuben Tarp – First Attempt!
This is the story of my FIRST attempt at making my own gear. You know, I've snipped a few useless things off of my GoLite Jam, but that's about it... so, I...
Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape
In ultralight backpacking, chairs are often dismissed as luxury. This guide reframes them as recovery tools — exploring their impact on performance, biomechanics, and thermal management. From sit pads to suspended seats, we analyze the design tradeoffs and field use cases that shape the modern camp seating landscape.
Air permeability vs. moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR): which one impacts moisture transport more in wind and rain jackets?
Depends on the conditions doesn't it? I am speaking in this response in broad generalities. I think I have addressed the details in my articles.  Where I spend most of my time,...
Staff Picks 2020
Backpacking Light staff and contributors give their 2020 staff picks - their favorite backpacking and hiking gear of the year.
Dealing with human poop in the woods
I can't speak to your situation then, Josh. Keep on with the TP I guess! I've not camped at 20F without snow. @Karen - Thanks for the info. I may give it...
Caffin Winter Vortex Burner Stove
Hi All I have sold over 110 of my V1 stoves (on the left), and they are now all gone. I am now selling my V2 Vortex Burner stoves (on the right)...
