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Bike, Hike, Paddle: A self-propelled exploration of Michigan's Manistee
I try very hard not to let my dog see me pack for a trip, particularly when he is not coming along. Maybe I’m anthropomorphizing a little too much, but I know...
Lightweight Mug for Cheap???
I am looking for a lightweigh mug that does not break the bank. I typically backpack in groups of 2-3 so I usually use a cookset of some kind. I am not...
Confused About Food
I've spent years refining the weight in my pack and when it comes to gear I think I have a good grasp of what I need to take and how to pack...
Newbie ultralighter gear list
Hi folks. I'm accustomed to occasional somewhat-heavy backpacking in the Sierras, but I'm been obsessively gearing up with an ultralight mindset for a 3 day solo in the Olympics. (First attempt at...
particulate filter during chemical purification?
I was about to try out the AquaMira tablets or 2 part system in an attempt to ditch my MSR filter. But suddenly wondered how you catch all the bits of floating...
Pretty new to backpacking, but….
Please excuse my relative lack of experience/expertise here. I'm pretty new to backpacking, having begun my third year now. However, I've definitely found the joy/benefit of ultralight trekking. I spent three days/two...
Cold soak newbie question
I frequently go stove-less, but I've never tried cold soaking on the trial. My question: how do you keep your container and utensils clean? When I do bring a stove, I count...
AA Wall Charger for a Thru-Hike
I'm trying to find a lightweight and ideally speedy AA charger for an upcoming thru hike. I'm interested in a wall charger, not a fancy solar array. Right now I've got a...
Is the SVEA 123 still a viable stove option for winter?
The only Svea that I saw burst into a fireball was the fault of its owner. He had no idea at all of how to prime it. A little experimentation at home...
How important is pack weight to your overall experience?
Thanks for all the responses! My motivation was to provoke a little thought, and generate some responses so I could see the thought processes of people on here... I got some. I'd...
What do you use for your winter water holder/bottle?
Does everyone just use Nalgene Wide Mouth Loop-Top 32 oz. Bottles? Anyone know the difference in weight between a Nalgene wide mouth loop top bottle and a Nalgene Lexan wide mouth loop...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
sorry whats KD,KL,VH?????? KD = Kifaru Dude? apparently, based upon Kevin Davidson's reply, KD seems like it could have been intended to mean Kevin Davidson. VH? probably Vick Hines. both of these...
Best Winter/Cold Weather Stove
Looking for an ultralight stove that works well in cold weather (down to single digits at least). All suggestions welcome! I hope this link actually works: https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/moulder-strip-directions/ If not, do a search...
Walking in Circles: A Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hike
A narrative about Andrew Marshall's thru-hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail during a big snow year.
Wood Stove options
I am looking into getting (or making) a wood stove. I have read quite a few posts here on the subject. I am leaning towards the firefly or making the IKEA cutlery...
Yosemite Snowshoeing: Badger Pass to Sentinel Dome
January 19-21, 2013 Julie and arrived at Badger Pass some time around 11am and headed straight to the Ranger Station to pick up the permit. At about 11:30am we were finally on the trail...
Anatomy of a 24: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
My favorite type of adventure usually spans at least 5 days and averages 100-150 miles. This type of trip gives me the range to really explore an area and the time to...
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2012/07/25/outdoor-retailer-summer-market-2012-coverage.html http://www.youtube.com/user/trailspace I tried to get a pass from one of our local outdoor retailers but the list of potential volunteers wanting to attend was already past full.:-) Thanks for the post...
Solar Water Purification
I was reading an article in National Geographic this week about fresh water and it discussed that water in a clear plastic bottle on a reflective metal surface would be purified by...
Salomon XA Comp 3 Trail Runners
I recently got a pair of Salomon XA Comp 3 trail runners and wore them on a day hike. I like them! I do have one question about the shoe laces. Instead...
