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Yet more bear canister questions/discussions...
Alrighty... A group of six of us and 2 dogs are headed to the southern Winds in August for the Hailey Pass - Washakie Pass loop. We are going quite leisurely, taking...
Rae Lakes Loop 6/3/2011
Hey fellas, Here is my report from my 5-day trip to Rae Lakes on July 3-9th. It is written for my personal blog so it doesn't focus as much on the gear...
long trip…food tips?
Hey everyone! I am working on a 16 day trip in the Sierras later this summer for two people. I am working on my food and was hoping to get some tips....
My “storm” camp
On Thursday, Jan. 21st I snowshoed into the Spring Mountains just outside Las Vegas and near the small ski resort where I'm a patroller. That day was the beginning of the last...
Mountain Hardwear Nitrous Jacket Review
An ultralight down jacket that performs well in active pursuits, but it’s not the best choice for ultralight backpacking.
The absolutely lightest kitchen?
I used to hike without a stove and a pot, eating only cold food. I want to change that now but I don't know what stove to use. What would be the...
Jetboil – French Press Option First Look (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2005)
We first reviewed the Jetboil at last year’s Winter OR show (Jetboil Stove First Looks Review), then went on to do more in-depth testing of this integrated cooking system (Jetboil Stove Review)....
Breaking Open on the Big SEKI Loop, 8/26/25-9/04/25
Country United States State California Area Sierra Nevada - Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park Trip Month (08) - August Gear List McHale Sarc-Chasm Backpack w/Bayonets Mons Peak Tiger Paw Carbon trekking poles Chrome...
Extreme Dairy
We are planning a 1 week desert expedition with day time temperatures reaching 45 C (115 F) with no shade and night time temperatures over 30 C (90 F). On previous walks...
UL backpacking food prep
This is my approach to meal planning. What's yours? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSdLkvJzxWA For long trips, that's pretty much the same approach I use - spreadsheet for meal, calorie and supplement planning, then pack it...
Backpacking on a Low Carb Diet
Late to this (sardines and water) party, but what’s been the province of trainers and dieticians now attracts medical doctors and even evolutionary biologists like a Neanderthal to a grilling bratwurst.  So...
Powered Almond Milk
Hello. I'm searching for a source of powered almond milk. At home, I enjoy my favorite muesli with almond milk; on the trail, it just doesn't taste as good with hot water....
Hope, BC
Hope BC Trip Report. Part 1 Friday I loaded up the car and headed north. I had no issues getting through customs, despite the fact that my car was packed with bins...
High Country Pathway - May 2010
I thought I would try and write up a trip report for a full traverse of the High Country Pathway I did back in May 2010. Obviously it’s been a while since...
BRS Windscreen Question
Has anyone tried/reviewed the SOTO ST-310 Windscreen for the BRS 3000T stove? I've used the Flat Cat Gear Ocelot with reasonable results. Apparently the package the windscreen was shipped in was incorrectly...
Dealing with hot weather - evaporative techniques
What are the options to generate evaporative cooling? My current approach is to douse water over buffs -- one over my head, another around my neck. They dry fairly quickly, which is...
Thoughts on taking breaks while hiking
I’m curious what people’s practices are around taking breaks while hiking. When hiking with my wife, she’s pretty good about checking in on the time and having us break hourly, switching between...
Articles to bring/leave behind
I'm looking for comments from Philmont veterans. What item or items do you wish you would have taken? What do you wish you would have left behind? This is a Backpacking Light...
Publisher’s Gear Guide (2019)
My personal recommendations for ultralight and lightweight backpacking gear for 2018-2019 - gear that I've used all year in 2018 that includes the good stuff that's staying in my kit for 2019!
Need cold breakfast suggestions
I'll be hunting mule deer and anterless elk this October in Nevada's Jarbridge Wilderness. I prefer to eat a cold breakfast both to save time and cut down on odors. Yeah, I...
