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LIghtweight Philmont Experince
When you complete your trek, particularly with lightweight gear, please share your experience with the rest of us: What went well, but more importantly what didn't. Seems like I learn a lot...
Wilderness Therapy
I want this discussion to be as open and subjective as possible so please read what you will into the following question: What type of therapy do you feel being in the...
Help with Aqua Mira
been using it for the past 3 years and have had some....ahem problems with not feeling too well the next day and bad diahrea. Sorry about being so descriptive folks. Has anyone...
Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear Update
Companion forum thread to: Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear UpdateEpisode 88 of the Backpacking Light podcast features nine pieces of gear from Ryan’s kit that he liked, didn’t like, and is...
Alternatives to Ziplocks (for food).
I use "FuncSac" . I fill with Mountain House products in bulk, scoop out what I need and rehydrate. I reuse many many times. Never throw them away. Built like brick shlit...
A strategy for older people for thru-hiking?
"So at 74 I guess even dedicated training can’t cope with all physical stresses." The North Kaibab is Steep - ... and the "steps" are irregular in both drop and run-out. So...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Got a good view of the heart of the Bob on a flight back into Kalispell this afternoon.  Definitely winter out there, though I was surprised at how many rivers (South Fork,...
They should call this, THE CAFFIN
Roger, I figured this is a piece of gear made more for you than anyone else on the planet... http://wanderlust-equipment.com/products/tyvek-baguette-sack/ On my list for my next European trip... Good stuff I endorse...
Cant find a Mugbowl
I am looking for a vessel which is the perfect mugbowl. I havent seen this yet and cant find it. I think with just the right dimensions, a single vessel could do...
DEET and dyneema
Anyone else have experience with 100% DEET getting on Dyneema (same Dyneema as GG packs btw)? Had the cap work itself lose while in a water bottle pocket of one of my...
Do any of you forgo cooking food altogether?
... and just go with dried foods and granola? it would save on weight, complexity, and chores. I don't particularly LOVE any of the meals I cook.. so I guess I could...
3 day solo gear list
Here's my list for 3 days solo on the Minnesota North Shore in late spring or summer. I'm right at 25lbs (so not UL) including 7.4lb of consumables. Haven't backpacked in many...
Trail Designs Caldera Cone Fusion
Got a new stove recently and finally had time to put some pics on my computer. It's a Trail Designs Ti Tri Design Caldera Cone made to fit in my Snow Peak...
BackSliding
What gear are you backsliding on? Mine is sleeping pads. I worked so hard to get my gear weight down but could not give up my inflatable mattress. I remember the day...
CT 2012 Gear List (Revised)
It's in my profile. (All weights are from my scale instead of websites). Things that have changed: Lighter camera. Trimmed my Pinnacle. Changed my sleeping bag. My knife is actually lighter than...
Who does not love a cigar in the woods?
tubed cubans make appropriate gifts of appreciation all across the north. they weigh very little, and are not something that occures in villages by random accident. i normally toss several in the...
Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy to Rancheria Falls
2 Days & 2 Nights April 17th-19th 2009 6.3 Miles One Way, 12.6 Miles In & Out Tom Harrison Maps: Hetch Hetchy Trail Map Trail Head: O'Shaughnessy Dam Grids 03-04 & 54-55...
Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy to Rancheria Falls
2 Days & 2 Nights April 17th-19th 2009 6.3 Miles One Way, 12.6 Miles In & Out Tom Harrison Maps: Hetch Hetchy Trail Map Trail Head: O'Shaughnessy Dam Grids 03-04 & 54-55...
Missing hiker wouldn’t drink untreated water
I believe we should not criticize Mary with limited information. We can only speculate when she began drinking river water after leaving her note: “no food, h2o, or map”. We can only...
BMWO 2021 Trip Reports
Country United States State Montana Area Bob Marshall Wilderness Trip Month (05) - May Report / Notes Although it lacked the absolute, almost adrenal novelty of my first Open, this was my...
