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Warding Off Bears
When we visited S.E AK in 2001 we were told that Admiralty Island housed approx 1 bear per sq. mile. I don't obsess about bears but I think that's beyond my threshold...
Relocating
Another thought is avoiding (for now) places which have a housing shortage. Â Many builders left the field after the 07-08 real estate meltdown, and construction has not kept up with demand in...
Solo hiking, masking
This is the only forum I can ask this without it turning into a quarrel. I'm asking out of legitimate inquisitiveness: Why are SOLO hikers still wearing masks while hiking, even when...
Heart Healthy backpack food ?
Looking for recommendations for hearth healthy backpacking food. Low salt, low fat (especially low saturated fats) Is there such a thing in freeze dried food? thanks for you recommendations and insights. For...
Actual fire hazard of wood burning stoves
Hi people, I have not found a recent thread covering this topic which kind of surprises me. So if I overlooked one, please let me know. With the recent updates on stove...
Trinity Alps: Caribou Lake
October 9th to October 12th, 2014 3.5 Days and 17 Miles: 8.5 Miles to Caribou Lake, Point In and Out Daytime Temperatures: 70F to 78F Evening Temperatures: 40F to 45F Trail Head:...
Headlamp recommendations
The Fenix headlamp referenced above isn't blending spectra from different color LEDs to create full-spectrum output. It's just using two white Cree XP-Es of unspecified tint bin. Nothing against Fenix (I've owned...
Backcountry Growlers, Beer!
Beer Pouch http://www.today.com/food/beerpouch-makes-it-easy-sip-suds-go-6C10070626 One word... Genius!!! Perfect. All it needs is a slight cap mod to accommodate a drinking tube and I won't have to take my pack off every time I...
San Juan River by packraft/bike
The following is a (not so) brief trip-report of a recent 28 hour shake-down packraft/bikepacking adventure on the San Juan River in southern Utah. I’ll try to highlight some of the decisions...
Video gear list: Glacier NP, mid-August
Route: 3 day, ~50 mile traverse with significant off-trail alpine sections Conditions: highs low 90s (F), lows mid 30s (F), almost no chance of rain or especially high wind Video unpacking mid-trip:...
Treatment Bottle for a Steripen
Given that the Steripen requires a relatively large opening container in order to submerge and treat the water and I don't want to use a heavy Nalgene, I decided to cut off...
What am I doing wrong here?
Please take a look at my gear list at the link below. I've been working on getting my weight down each season and here's where I am. What would you change or...
ULers Carrying an Extra 20-40 lbs – WHY?!
the more you have to learn. weight, fitness, health is more complex than we think. i've hiked, run, biked, kayaked thousands of miles - i've been at 4% body fat before. i've...
Good container for hot liquid (Not a debate about linings etc…)
Hey everyone, In spite of everything going on in the thread about BPA's and such, I'm curious about a good container for hot liquids. I don't care what it's lined with or...
Food Dehydrators
I've spent a lot of time on getting my base pack weight down. Now, for the fuel. I've only done the Mountain House, freeze dried, commercial products. I would like to get...
WELCOME to the great outdoors..... Now please, LEAVE no trace
^^ Agree with JS and Jerry: Poop is natural, loaded with bacteria, and if exposed to the elements will go away pretty rapidly; usually. The problem is that paper will stick around...
SEKI Smorgasbord
Better make thsi post perfect! Here's the summary: A two-night trip in SEKI out of Roads End; I followed the Sierra High Route to Lake Basin, then exited via Vennacher Col, climbing...
Safety/Hunting Seasons
I'm planning on heading down to Dolly Sods this weekend (Yama Mountain Gear's Instagram page is showing some really pretty fall colors there.), and since it is getting to be that time...
12 days of food in a Bearikade Weekender?
I am planning a 12 day trip without resupply in Gates of the Arctic National Park and I have to figure out how I am going to store my food. I have...
What's your favorite green tea?
Just bought a canister of Harney & Sons Green Tea with Coconut, Ginger, and Vanilla. Decent and about $.30 per bag at Barnes & Noble prices. I'm looking for ideas for my...
