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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...
First time on the JMT
Hey everyone, This will be my first time hiking the JMT and I'm also brand new to the UL community so recentely I've been trying to make that transistion. Trip Details: 2...
Too much fun in the 'kitchen'
Bought an Epicurean Ti Stove from Jon at Flat Cat Gear after eating ... I mean seeing his demonstrations at the GGG. Tried it for the first time this afternoon - I...
Favorite REPUROPSED Containers...
we use Ozarka "eco" water bottles. 0.77 oz for 1L. You can get them in 1.5 L as well, which is useful if need more capacity , saves weight. The 1L ozarka...
Evaluating what stoves to use for what lengths of trips
I've added a second table (under the first one, day 1-14) for larger consumption numbers, while still using 4 cups per day, I break it to 14/16/18/20/22/24/26/28 days, which is the capacity...
Is Ethanol Worth It?
Sure, you can run your alcohol stove on methanol; that's what comes the yellow bottle of HEET. I mean it's cheap and available and all -- but it doesn't have as much...
Machetes for bushwacking.
You make a perfectly valid point. However, the vast majority of us live in places that were previously populated and built upon before we even were born. You can't blame me for...
Drinking Water for Hiking: Myths and Facts
Here's some food (or, water) for thought. I've been waiting to post something worth while after becoming a member, so hopefully it offers some insight. Enjoy! Original article can be found at:...
ultralight water prefilter
I've started using a steripen and was looking for something a bit better to strain water through than a bandana. I came across a rubber washer that has a fine steel mesh...
