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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...
Untamed: netflix series set in Yosemite
I haven't seen this but the scenery alone should be worth it. I read the book years ago. It was fine. Nothing special. Special agent investigates a crime,, etc. Well, I've watched...
Episode 76 | Vapor Barrier Gloves and Socks
Companion forum thread to: Episode 76 | Vapor Barrier Gloves and SocksIn today’s episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we are going to explore vapor barrier systems for the hands and feet....
How to Keep Canister Dirt from Clogging MYOG Remote Inverted Canister Stoves
Roger Caffin proposes several solutions to keep dirty fuel from clogging remote inverted canister stoves.
water calculations?- desert trip
Hitting the desert (w/ a couple of forum members :)) at the end of the month and am trying to get my arms around on how much water I'm going to need...
Adapters for cheap N-butane fuel for canister stoves
Now that warmer weather is here it is often possible in many places to operate canister stoves on straight N-butane fuel, which of course does not contain the propane and isobutane that...
California Fire Permit
First things first :) Gotta have a fire permit for my trip to California. I got one online today. Was easy and cost nothing. Had to follow 4 easy steps, step 3...
Pack size for UL thru-hiking - 40L too small?
Hi everyone. I'm totally, frighteningly, new to this whole backpacking thing in general. But since I'm new, why not skip over the years of overpacking and go directly into the embrace of...
LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System - V3 2014
Announcing the LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System - V3 2014. Available now! With or without handles. 3.40 oz with handles. 2.97 oz without. +- 0.20oz tolerance.LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System...
