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Pad Materials Help Please
Hey guys, I'm currently having my dog sleep on a size small REI Dog Gream Bed. However, at 30oz it is pretty darn heavy. I think it uses a cut down "REI...
using nunatak quilts
Do those of you who have one ever use the straps around your body only and not the pad? Is there a gap on the underside so that you couldn't sleep on...
What is your willingness to pay for lighter gear?
Gail, I was just teasing you. My wife always tells me that people will take me seriously when I make comments like that. :) Tom I might have missed some, but here's...
fat=heavy
I'll bet there are several members who could lighten themselves of about 20lbs., after all, aren't we (almost) all carrying around more fat than we actually need? Sure, there are. I am...
Silicone stretch lid
I found silicone stretch lids on Amazon, a recommendation from another forum. I've also seen them at a local ACE Hardware store but they were a different brand so I don't know...
backup light
Has anyone figured out a way to clip the Nitecore Tube to a hat? Nope but my secondary light has a clip. I'll bet it eould be easy enough to sew a...
EPIC Windshirts - Any in non Camo?
<p style="padding-left: 40px;">Did Wild Things or anyone else ever make a wind shirt with a hood out of EPIC style fabric that's not camo?</p> I'm talking about the mid CFM high...
Timberline Trail August 23-26
sacrificial first post to the Cascadian volcano gods. My sister and I met up for a backpacking trip around Mt Hood on the Timberline Trail last week. It was our first backpacking...
Orienting your tent....or temple
As we drive to the trailhead, the radio stations began to drift off into static and fading holy roller broadcasts....and we've taken to  listening to lectures on CDs about various topics. One of the recent...
Freezer bags at altitude?
In an effort to fit 10 days worth of food into my bear can, I've been planning to repackage all my mountain house in quart sized freezer bags, but it just occurred...
Moisture in Caribou MF
Just finished 3 days on the AT and had a lingering moisture issue. My sleep setup is a NeoAir regular, WM Caribou MF Long, and a Cocoon Hyperlite pillow. I've been noticing...
Side Burner Alcohol Stoves?
I saw a video on Youtube ("How to make an alcohol stove!) that showed a "side Burner" alcohol stove made from three pop cans. It does NOT require a stand of any...
Boiling 8 oz. 2X vs. 16 oz. 1X
Assuming alcohol stove, 14-16 oz boiling water for meals, same vol. for hot beverage (using separate larger cup). Boil 8 oz, pour out, refill, boil next 8 oz. Assume 16 oz pot...
3.6oz cook kit, lighter version of below
3.6oz without the fuel bottle. For bag cooking. This will boil just over 3 cups of h20. Takes 1 TBSP per cup of h20 +1, IE 2.5 cups takes 3.5 tbsp of...
3.6oz cook kit, lighter version of below
3.6oz without the fuel bottle. For bag cooking. This will boil just over 3 cups of h20. Takes 1 TBSP per cup of h20 +1, IE 2.5 cups takes 3.5 tbsp of...
Hydrating ramen without cooking
One of the best-kept secrets in Sarah's Freezerbagcooking book is her statement that ramen can be hydrated in cold water. I just tried it. It worked! It saves on fuel, if that's...
Does anyone ORIKASO?
Orikaso is plastic sheets that fold to make cups, bowls, etc. It weighs next to nothing and folds flat for packing. I saw this product mentioned on a budget travel website. It...
Why SmartWater Bottles?
So, I've seen a ton of gear lists that specify the SmartWater brand vs any other disposable water bottles. Though I've never picked one up (other brands are cheaper, my trips aren't...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Anybody know how Seth made out? Holler if you're alive buddy! Im alive and still hanging out in montana. Had an awesome trip and enjoyed meeting all of you guys. Trip report...
Caldera Cone Awesomeness
Jon and I are talking stove stuff. We'll figure it out. :-) I've used my 12-10 burner with my Sidewinder. It was barely "OK" compared to ESBIT. Now I use ESBIT tabs...
