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Macgyver Moment
Please tell me about one of your Macgyver Moment...a situation where you had to improvise to solve a problem using your gear... here is mine (if you have already heard this story...
2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Looks like the Middle Fork is back down to a more reasonable level, and the weather for the rest of the week is supposed to be a little cooler. Let's hope it...
Long Haul Gear list
This is what I carry on long hikes. I know it's not going to win any prizes for low weight, but with the exception of health and safety items, I use everything...
Drinking chocolate recipy
Since there have been a few recipies given lately I thought I'd add one of mine. It's a good one in the winter. This is my attempt at coming close to the...
Why do you want / need vestibules?
Rex, you stopped in the 1970s: nylon double walled a-frame made from nylon. Â Go back another decade (or maybe later in the Boy Scouts) and you were using single wall made from...
Buying a new Cuben tarp or tent - recommended unpacking protocol
It is always a rush to finally receive that long-awaited object of desire, but a few cautions are in order. I'm unclear whether others have posted similar advice, but here are my...
The Inflatable Chair - Durable, Lightweight, and Packable
Hey All, I designed an inflatable camping chair and am looking for feedback! If you dig it, I’m also collecting emails for pre-orders. If I reach 100 emails, I’ll place my first order...
Sleep aids
After trying many sleeping pads, shelters and bags/quilts, I've found it impossible to sleep for more than a few hours when on the trail. When at home, 2 beers a night (never...
Needles to ourselves
For most of the year, crowds in the Utah National Parks make them fairly intolerable, especially with so many other great areas nearby. In winter, though, it's a different story. We decided...
Ultralight Repair Kit
I am trying to put together a ultralight repair kit. Some of the items that I am cosidering are a few sewing needles (not sure what sizes to get), waxed dental floss,...
ultralight minimalism and scorpions
The more I get outdoors the more I shed the non essentials and lighten up, every trip is a metamorphis. I really like the idea of an ultralight tarp instead of tent...
Lightening up Adults (again)
Tad's thread about getting adults to lighten their loads was very good, and I have a similar situation. We have new scouts and parents, and I want to get them lighter in...
JMT with kids/teens
I am currently eyeing a JMT SOBO in Aug/Sept 2017 with my two oldest sons, who will be 12 and 13 at the time. I have quite a bit of backpacking experience,...
What "small/cottage" brand dehydrated meal companies do you like?
I was looking over the comments for 2018's Dehydrated and Freeze Dried meal gear guide, and lots of people were talking about preferring "smaller" or "cottage" brands over Mountain House and Backpacker's...
My first XUL trip coming up!
Very excited that in about a month or so, I will be going on my first XUL overnight trip. I did my first (intentional) SUL trip last summer (and have done several...
Tin cans and rust
I am making a simple coffee-making kit for daytrips, using a tin can suported by a home-made alcohol burner. Everything fits neatly into the tin and a lid is pushed on. Total...
How in the world do you people find the time?
I’ve been a member here for a long time, and I still marvel at the sheer number of days some of you are able to devote to backpacking and generally being in...
UL containers
<p style="text-align: left;">I wanted to start a new thread about UL containers for stuff like oil, fuel, instant coffee...</p> I got a bunch of the 6oz and 8oz Twist pouches from Kinde....
Pot/stove combo
Heading into prime adventure season, I’m trying to nail down my 2-person cooking system. Typical trips will be 1 – 3 nights, with hot dinners and coffee/tea each night, and tea/coffee each...
alcohol stove vs jetboil weight
doing 5 days with my son this summer -- generally speaking and based on our food plan, i will be heating about 12oz water - 6 times per day. (that's 2 coffees...
