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Chris and Andrew's 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open Trip Report
Living in California, it's easy to get complacent and only go backpacking when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Following Dave's excellent blog and trip reports from the likes...
Christmas Gear!
You know what they say about mum (in my house anyway)......if momma ain't happy, nobody's happy! ... Is it just me or did REI put everything back to full price after Christmas.....hrmmm....seems...
Cup for Thermojet stove
I'm looking to purchase a Thermojet stove and was trying to find an ultralight Ti pot that is at least 4.75 inches in diameter. Thermojet claims that this is the minimum size...
The new Fire Maple Petrel HX pot: a replacement for the Sterno Inferno?
Here is a first look at the Fire Maple Petrel HX pot. Â It cost about $22, weighs 5.7 oz and has a capacity of a little over 899 ml. https://youtu.be/qq-av_x_OYw The...
Which Are the "Cold" Campsites?
We're trek planning and obviously that affects gear planning. I'm debating between taking my 20 degree Zpacks bag (purchased on the Gear Swap here) or my 40 degree EE Enigma. This also...
Coleman Xtreme Canister - claims usable to -27C/-16F
Gary, based upon your measurements and Roger's math, that question is very close to being answered. :^) For practical purposes we have the touch test for temperature and now the slosh test...
Trail Birthdays. How do you celebrate?
My wife and I are going to be on the trail for her upcoming birthday. We travel very light, so I don't have the ability to really bake anything and we'll be...
Me for 3 on the SHT
While I'll never be in league with the experience found in these threads, I'm still no stranger to falling asleep to the sound of June bugs rustling through the leaves under my...
Nepal trekking advice
Hey all, The place I work for has a perk where every 5 years they pay for you to travel anywhere in the world and take a month long vacation. My husband...
Best UL container/carrier/flask for whisky or scotch?
Re: Theraflu Cough Medicine Bottle Awesome. How much of the cough medicine do you leave in there? Pocket Shot I went looking for a flask one day. Couldn't find one for some...
Highest Lake in N America via Shepherds Pass, Mt Whitney High Country Indian Summer, Solo
What can I say? The southern High Sierra has forever been tattooed on my brain since my 30 day trek from Matterhorn Peak to Whitney 21 years ago in 1991. The upper...
SEKI National Park 10 day Loop
August 22-31, 2012 we (Amy and James) hiked a ten-day loop through Sequoia and Kings Canyon (SEKI) National Parks. The goal was to take a long trip through the high Sierra with...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
I don't know about ya'll.....but I'm still grinning and reliving some fun times. The conditions were definitely challenging/demanding and I think everyone did a great job of dealing with all that came...
cook pot size question
i was debating on getting a titanium pot to use with my alcohol stove the 2 questions i have are what size pot do most of you use and what brands are...
How is UL backpacking creeping into your daily life?
Ryan Jordan once posed the question "Why ultralight backpacking?" Does our participation in the sport shape who we become, or does our involvement reflect who we already are or want to be?...
Drought in the Superstitions- Help!
I've got a trip planned for the first two segments of the Grand Enchantment Trail (46 miles) starting december 17. I'm a lifelong resident of Wisconsin next to Lake Michigan, so I...
How to store pack at night?
I tried my best to search, but the effort was fruitless. So....how do you folks store your packs at night? I hang my empty pack on a tree about 5ft off the...
150 calories per ounce/28 oz per day
I know it is possible in some form but how about with a somewhat balanced diet without too much garbage, also considering, not much freeze dried, with most food bought out of...
My General 3 Season Gear List
You're making me want to buy another cookset for my solo trips. My current cookset is aimed at being able to cook more traditional foods with the FeatherFire alcohol stove (which can...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Sleeping Pad Review
Hi Eric > narrow VERTICAL tube running down each side. I could not agree more. Maybe V2? One can wish. Cheers I have used my NeoAir regular for two nights. I am...
