Search Backpackinglight.com
3,626 Result(s) found for "coffee" out of 200,410 total records. (0.030s)
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
Inspired by Brad P's post and positive comments, I wanted to share my preliminary list for feedback. https://lighterpack.com/r/akkfor I use a spreadsheet to keep track of all my gear. It's too much...
New advice on a good car camping stove for one
I'm going on a long multi-part trip in May, and I am going to keep things cheap by mostly car camping. My ultralight stoves are really not ideal for this. Looking for...
Roll-Up Soft Bottle + Steripen recommendations
Andrew: http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=zero+vitamin+water&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3482718543&ref=pd_sl_4fmgjla1gt_e Zero Vitamin Water... 20oz bottles... Steripen Adventurer fits... Billy http://www.ultrunr.com/giardia.html The Rockwell article Buck Nelson goes into that ad nauseum, very interesting, you got to look at all those threads...
How to cook fish without a fire: steaming or grilling with Sidewinder setup?
This summer I will be doing some backpacking in areas that might have fire bans. I'm curious--is there a technique by which I could use boiling water to cook my fish? I...
What would YOUR SUL thru-hike gear list look like?
I just returned from a week long section hike on the AT with an 8 lb base weight (12 oz dedicated to electronics and batteries) I met a number of through hikers...
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...
