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how low (temperature) could you go with this?
just gathering opinions... you are bedding down in a 3 walled lean-to with the following: thin long underwear bottoms 100wt fleece jacket 1/8" full length pad emergency blanket how low could you...
Freezer Bag Cooking
Hi guys, I'd like to loose weight in the kitchen department - I currently have a Trangia 27 which I like, but all in it weighs 34 oz. I'm cooking for two,...
Food Storage in Pack
I've searched and know what people use to store but not how. I have been using the big Opsaks (12x20) and they have worked fine but I've never filled one up so...
Backpacking gear you use at home
I am wondering what backpacking gear people find themselves using at home every day or week. I use my headlamp at least once a week around the house or car. Clothing is...
What's Your Favorite Piece of Gear?
For the "Big 3", the shelter category is the one I can't seem to settle on. But . . . 1. Pack: I've had my MLD Exodus since 2010. A simple, durable...
Newbie questions about food etc...
First thinks to all those that have posted here etc... I've been reading a fair bit here and other forums. I'm planning a 12day hike and it will be my first long...
K Cups
Anybody figured out a way to brew a K Cup on the trail? Starbucks VIA. Try it if you haven't yet Trader Joe's via knock-off with cream and sugar in it is...
The Big Four for cold sleepers
As we have discussed, many women feel a little cold after they've arrived in camp on a cold trail. Some of that is from low blood pressure, which I see in a...
How Do You Handle Weight vs Volume?
NOTE: Sorry, I just realized this isn't the best section for such a post. Moderators, please move as you see fit. My apologies. When looking at gear, does the size of something...
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....
Washing backpack
Hey guys! I have a granite gear backpack and its in great condition but i'm trying to wash it. Is there a certain way I should or shouldn't wash it? Should I...
JMT-
After Evolution Lake, you're entering a true alpine world - Goodard divide in the back, water rushing over glacier-polished rock in the foreground The Goodard Divide - behind it the wild and...
Yosemite: Lake Vernon & Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
4 Days in May 2008 19 Miles point in and out Tom Harrison Map: Hetch Hetchy Trail Map Grids 60-62 & 10-11 Below Moraine Ridge Hetch Hetchy Backpacker's Overnight Campsite. $5 per...
Odor proof bags?
I know BPL promotes Aloksak bags for odor proof food storage bags, but somebody told me that oven roasting bags, like http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchens/en/product.asp?cat_id=1337&prod_id=1790 are odor proof for food storage. Anybody know anything about...
Rules of Children
Just returned from a weekend trip with my 6 1/2 year old daughter and I was reflecting on the rules of going with children. 1. You will eventually have to go along...
Why So Few of Us Hike???
According to a 2006 study made by the Outdoor Activities Foundation, only 2.6% of all Americans age 6 and older participated in "backpacking overnight" in 2006. The Foundation generously defined 'backpacking' (as...
Antigravity Gear .4 oz pepsi style alcohol stove
http://www.antigravitygear.com/proddetail.php?prod=ALCBCS I used this stove briefly - over 5 days in the Idaho back country during the summer. the stove is incredibly light and simple to use. I found I needed to...
Thank you Backpacking Light, BUT...
Thank you Backpacking Light for helping me to greatly lighten my load, BUT it's now just fine. i.e. "Minimalist" gear is not generally where I've landed. 1.) PACK & POLES-> Osprey EXOS...
How many use the Caldera Cone (any fuel)
I use a modification of the BGET which is an aluminum tray inserted into the original TD Gram Cracker tablet holder. Eric, how about showing us a photo of the aluminum tray...
Sidewinder for 900ml pot from aluminum flashing
After being frustrated that Trail Designs won't sell a Ti Sidewinder alone I decided to make one myself. I asked Rand on two separate occasions. I'm pretty happy with the results. $12...
