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Backpacking during a world trip
Hi all, My girlfriend and I are planning a yearlong, round the world trip for next year. We were initially only going to stay in hostels and do day hikes, but as we're...
What is the purpose of the thin down jackets?
Thin jackets are really a worth while investment here in the NE. I use it for active days in winter, but more importantly, I use it in three seasons for extra warmth...
Callback: Kupilka
A few years back, there was quite the buzz for Kupilka's in the ultralight community. 5 years later, is anyone still carrying theirs on a regular basis, or was it all just...
2-3 day run/fastpack- help trim the fat! :)
I now know that volume wise I can squeeze my 2-3 kit into the Montane pack, if I could squeeze a little weight out (and possibly some volume?) well, that would be...
What ONE piece of gear makes you smile and why
Someone mentioned their Mora knife. I'd have to agree and even though I don't bring it on every trip, any time I have a chance to use it I feel a little...
Crazy for Quilts – How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom Quilt
Companion forum thread to:Crazy for Quilts - How Quilts Became My Sleep System of Choice, PLUS A Review of My Favorite, the Stateless Society Custom Quilt Ray, nice writeup. I've started down...
hydration help
I seem to require a lot more water when hiking (and exercising in general) compared to most people. I also find that I dehydrate at a faster rate than others. Besides using...
Cook kit with Evernew 600
My idea of cooking is not to eat out of a bag and not to eat out of the pot I cook in. Bags - because I have to carry the empties...
Cook kit with Evernew 600
My idea of cooking is not to eat out of a bag and not to eat out of the pot I cook in. Bags - because I have to carry the empties...
Cook kit with Evernew 600
My idea of cooking is not to eat out of a bag and not to eat out of the pot I cook in. Bags - because I have to carry the empties...
Christmas Gear!
What gear did Santa put under your tree this year? I got a Marmot Pounder sleeping bag and an REI giftcard! Not sure about the pounder, may exchange it for down as...
Toothpaste dots
How do I make my own "Toothpaste dots"? Or is it jsut as easy to buy some powdered toothpaste? Thanks I did not know exactly what you meant by toothpaste dots, so...
Gatewood cape/mosquitos
I'm wondering if anybody that has this cape can comment on if it's possible to use something like a bug net with the cape in shelter mode. I'm talking about the small...
TarpTent Rainbow in Japan
I received my Rainbow the other day and had a chance to set it up in the park near my apartment. It was a very blustery day so I had a chance...
Auto shutoff stove
"I really like the idea of a whistling teapot out in the woods, though". I could not find a lightweight whistling kettle ( some are described as such but only in the...
Freestanding > Non-Freestanding Tents??
Odd. I would have expected the opposite. Especially in a howling snowstorm. As was once said, "experience can be long, but narrow." I think your statement perfectly reflects the truth of this...
Remains of Hiker Missing on Uinta Highline Trail Found
I wasn't sure where to post this news exactly, but thought it was very relevant for many people familiar with the Uintas and the Highline Trail. Â What follows are my opinions following...
I have the gear, want to Dry Bake..don't want to melt my Titanium
The disc mesh is the same size as the stuff used in the Starlytes. Ok, first dry baking attempt. And....I made 3 errors already. I used a 1.3L evernew, with caldera cone,...
25gram canister stove? Brs-3000t. Is this the new lightest canister stove?
I Can't find any earlier threads on this stove: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Outdoor-camping-ultra-light-brs-3000t-miniature-burner-portable-titanium-alloy-gas-stove-25g/32214200524.html http://en.brs.net.cn/product-detail-104154.html unless I'm mistaken this looks like the new lightest canister stove on the market. Has anybody had any experiences with it?...
Evaluating what stoves to use for what lengths of trips
Hey Folks, So I got all scientific with it and graphed out the weight (including fuel needs) for... 1) An alcohol stove (my zelph starlyte with small windscreen and SP 600 TI...
