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PCT SoBo July Start
https://lighterpack.com/r/alx4a5 ~23lb base starting weight, shedding 4.75lb of once I'm out of the snow in Washington. Â Any thoughts on items or areas to reduce weight further. I feel like my clothing...
Feedback for Blog Post: Beginner-ish UL List
I've been working on putting together a series of blog posts that are inspired by some of the commentary I've been seeing on the PCT Facebook pages over the last few weeks,...
My scumbag opsack is now putting out an odor! :-P
So this is ironic... my opsack now smells like peanut butter and curry powder. FUN! Odor proof my ass! :-P I have it in the sink soaking in soapy water... but considering...
Quick Overnight - Huntfish Falls, Wilson Creek Wilderness
Howdy, Thought I'd do a quick write-up on an overnight I did last weekend. Headed out to the Wilson Creek Wilderness early Saturday morning and stayed until late Sunday morning. The weather...
Canistor Stove Systems
I've done some searching, and people seem to recommend the below CANISTER options as alternatives to the Jetboil. But looking at the weights, I haven't found much differences between some of the...
Ultralight gear for international travel?
Ben, are those weird fake "gladiators" still hanging around the Colosseum with their nonstop smoking and talking on cell phones? Evanrussia, when were you in Tajikistan? My son was a military attache...
Beer Cans being used as cooking pots.
>This thread is about whether there are toxic chemicals in the beer can linings or not, not about its comparative risks to all other substances in the world. There ARE toxins in...
Done in a Day
Companion forum thread to:Done in a Day Thanks Kevin Checked out the ULA Relay but at 17oz, is there anything lighter that will put the pack weight on the hips rather than...
Lightweight and Ultralight Backpacks for Backpacking
A curated guide to Backpacking Light resources on ultralight backpacks - gear, skills, podcasts, forums, research, education, product recommendations, and more.
target pack weight and calorie counts for teens
I've skimmed a bit on here, mostly looking at the trip reports with kids. I didn't take my kids backpacking a lot, just car camping and hiking. I'll be on a trip...
Plumas NF joins stoves w/shutoff, no wood fires
Not sure if other Forests in California still require during fire season a stove that can be shut off, but the Plumas is requiring that I learned the last couple weeks. So...
2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we've actually used this year.
How to Make a Lightweight Fuel Bottle for Alcohol Stoves (the Snuffle Flask)
The Snuffle Flask is a lightweight fuel dispenser that works with any alcohol stove. Learn how to make one from items in your home.
where does the 70 in the formula come from ?
Thanks for the correction. In the immortal words of Emily Litella, Rather than looking at the constant (70F or 21C) I would look at the actual relation as described. He...
Tent take 2. Not happy with Solplex, next option?
So I bought a Solplex off the used gear forum. That thing is crazy light.. pretty damn awesome, but I'm not happy with the amount of room inside. I don't even have...
The "I don't get it" thread
lol why should there be a standard days, water etc? baseweight works well to compare because it is simple and universal. your baseweight is the same regardless of trip length, food preferences,...
what am i doing wrong (AKA I am cold and wet :(
We've mentioned deficiencies in your breakfast, which you couldn't completely control, but not your snacks. One candy bar is hardly enough. In addition, high sugar items like candy raise your blood sugar...
Ketogenic diet as a way to lighten pack?
Yes, I am reading his blog almost everyday! But the Swedish version, www.kostdoktorn.se. I'll insert the link to the video here, in case someone missed it (it's worth seeing, well spent time...
Goose Down, Humane?
THE ANSWER http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wewzGYW_Hrw "If you really believe that animals have souls, you might also think that a domesticated animal knows it's lot in life after generations of breeding for a specific purpose."...
