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Daily fuel usage
How much fuel does everyone use each day? This clearly depends on fuel type, temperature, wind conditions, cooking style, and how many meals are cooked each day. I take a canister stove...
Lunar Eclipse Tonight
Make some hot chocolate and let the kids stay up late. I guarantee it'll be more fun than wondering if Rog Tallbloke works for the Koch Brothers, whether Jerry Adams is on...
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Category Description Weight of Item Scout Base Pack Weight 11 lb 5 oz Total Pack Weight 19 lb 5 oz Skin-Out Weight 22 lb 10 oz Packing 92.3 85 Backpack Gregory 40...
Aleve vs Ibuprofin
What does everyone prefer for trail aches and pains? I have always carried Ibuprofin, but some seem to swear by Aleve. On long distance trips, I pretty much start my day drugged...
SUH Backpacking…
That's right, Super Ultra Heavy backpacking! How heavy is SUH? Well, an 80 lb pack qualifies I think. Here's an engaging in-depth primer on the subject in eight parts:Backpacking System Extended Stay...
Favorite Wool Company?
Anyone have a favorite wool company that you religiously purchase from? I am sold on Icebreaker and have three different weights of shirts/layers. I can't say that I have tried any others,...
Change the pack or tweak the gear in it? (incl. gear list)
Hi all, My husband and I just got back from our first backpacking trip - 3 days in NH's White Mountains, from Crawford Notch to the Old Bridle Path, via Mts. Garfield...
sleeping system for W. Washington?
Hey, what do you all use for a bag/ bivy/shelter for the rainy side of the mountains? I am usually a tent dweller (sierra designs lightning- about 4 lbs, 2lbs each for...
1.5 oz alcohol stove and pot combo
The other day I came up with an idea that I've never seen before from an alcohol stove, so I can only assume that I'm the first one to think of it....
Steri Pen Ultra
So I currently use katadyn BeFree.. All is well. I have a SteriPen Adventurer, which I occasionally use.. I have been looking at the SteriPen Ultra.. Anyone have it and use it? ...
Ideas that just didn't work
I've gotten a lot of great ideas on these forums, and also some duds. You know it's cold and dark when I take the time on a weekend to do this crazy,...
A strategy for older people for thru-hiking?
My husband just retired. Â So now we have the time. Â I am 67, he is about to turn 62. Â He has had some back issues (3 successful surgeries) but we deal with...
Why grid fleece?
I have a few grid fleece pieces and I guess they are okay but I find myself reaching for a pile or micropile fleece almost always. Is it that the grid fleece...
Required items for UL backpacking
Hello All My name is Walter. I've been a way from the forum for a long time. I have a question for you: What would you consider as "Required" to put in...
2013 Reader Picks
Companion thread to 2013 Staff Picks http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/2013-staff-picks.html Please add your own! My picks: Patagonia Drifter AC shoes Gossamer Gear Mariposa backpack Light My Fire Mora knife with firesteel Gaia GPS app for...
The most "non lightweight" thing you've seen on the trail
I mentioned this on another thread but it occurred to me this might be a fun thread on it's own. What is the most extreme/interesting/amusing example of "non lightweight" backpacking you've witnessed...
50 Mile Mammoth High Sierra Loop
My wife and I had four days to wander the High Sierra while our son was off to camp. We choose a route neither of us had been on before and were...
Convertible Down Blanket W/Snaps-Genius? Superfluous?
Stumbled on this from a Japanese hiking blog (evidence of my Friday work boredom). Is this superfluous? Innovative? Old news? I'm intrigued. =)" height="375" src="https://dpcr19kltm61a.cloudfront.net/backpackinglight/user_uploads/1360368680_75648.jpg" width="500" /> The original blog post is...
How light is light enough?
"As I have gotten older my need for food has dropped considerably and for trips under 7-10 days or so, I don't need more than 16oz per day which makes my starting...
Easy dinner suggestions – what would you eat?
So I'm working out my first backpacking trip - a pretty simple 12 mile loop on the Pine Ridge in Western Nebraska. There will be two of us, and while (thanks to...
