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Birds
yesterday walking along the path I spotted some yellow rumped Then I saw some thornbills flying away from a small tree. A bit closer I saw one was still there but as...
Fleece/Base layer for insulated jacket replacement
So I've been contemplating replacing my Patagonia Nano Air for a fleece or base layer/Houdini combo. Has anyone ever done this before? Outside of the weight argument is there any difference between...
Creative way you dropped 1oz
I use toothpaste dots, I like these because I can only pack what I need and 4 of them for a 5 day trip is about .10oz. Small travel toothpaste tube was...
Light equipment sometimes is really cheap...
One year ago I found in a supermarket this cheap aluminium mug (750ml, only 69 grams!) at... € 1,39 (less than 2$) It is lighter than lots of equivalent titanium mugs and...
Cooking?
Hey guys (gender neutral) I am looking for ways to lighten my cooking system to >1/4lb. I am also at the same time trying to find a setup that will work for...
Mugs & Cups
I'm curious what options are out there for really light cups/mugs. In generally, plastic ones seem to be the lightest but I'm having a hard time finding one that isn't excessively large....
Mugs & Cups
I'm curious what options are out there for really light cups/mugs. In generally, plastic ones seem to be the lightest but I'm having a hard time finding one that isn't excessively large....
Ultralight Economies of Scale: Budgeting for Your Pack & Wallet
Companion forum thread to:Ultralight Economies of Scale: Budgeting for Your Pack & Wallet Brad is out hiking for the next week or two, so his replies to any comments will be a...
How much butane fuel do I need?
I am doing a Rae Lakes Loop (5,000 ft to 10,000 ft elevation) for 5 days this August and I need to figure out how much butane fuel to take with me...
How much butane fuel do I need?
I am doing a Rae Lakes Loop (5,000 ft to 10,000 ft elevation) for 5 days this August and I need to figure out how much butane fuel to take with me...
How much butane fuel do I need?
I am doing a Rae Lakes Loop (5,000 ft to 10,000 ft elevation) for 5 days this August and I need to figure out how much butane fuel to take with me...
Trying to lighten- proposed 16 pound gear list
7/6/08: See edits below marked "EDIT", "DELETED" or "ADDED" Stop laughing. 16 may sound high but my old base weight was typically more like 30 pounds. I have lots of gear but...
Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant… what do you use?
This is the only country I have ever been in that seems to give a rip about the human fragrance, and that includes places as varied as Mexico, Iraq, India, Holland, Russia,...
Backpacking Light Staff Picks: Our Favorite Gear
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used over the past year - the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
Lost 12 lbs in spite of eating 3750 calories per day
I just completed the CT. I am 5'10'' and approximately 147 lbs. After my CT, I lost approximately 12 lbs even though I was eating 3750 calories. Some folks marveled that I...
Wright Lakes-Wallace Lake Basins via Shepherd Pass 9/24-29
After a getting off to a great start, with 2 quality trips into Upper Kern Basin and Vidette Lakes-Center Basin, I watched with dismay as my next two planned trips to the...
in defense of fresh foods?
On short trips, I've really moved away from eating typical "hiking foods" and pretty much avoid bringing anything I wouldn't eat at home. For overnights and weekends, the menu often includes things...
How long do packrafts last?
Still thinking about getting a packraft. Actually if I got one I would have to buy one for my son as well since he would be the one I would packraft with....
Modified Titanium Pot
I've had this 900ml BPL Firelite titanium pot for several years, and in that time I've tried a lot of different pot stand/windscreen combinations. I almost always cook with esbit or a...
second stove purchase .... opinions wanted
So I've been using my whisperlite without second thought for quite some time. It's pretty fool proof, fuel is incredibly easy to come by/cheap/monitor how much I have left. As I live...
