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Sawyer Mini Backflushing
How often is it necessary to backflush the mini? Do you backflush before or after your trip? Do you bring the syringe if only out for a couple days? I would say...
Polycro Tarp Tested!
> BTW, I have stopped using nylon sail repair tape after several of the tie-outs let go. Good, I was wondering if I'd done something wrong. LOL. I will use longer pieces...
UL ‘all in one’ alternative to the Jetboil?
So I'm steadily trimming the last few ounces from my gear list, and one of the 'luxury items' that I'm having a hard time parting with is my Jetboil, I like the...
3 day gear list
Here is my gear list since I have shed 20 pounds of needless weight I was carrying around. This forum and the Lightweight backpacking book have changed me for the better.A few...
Warm Drinks
I am trying to get away from caffeine a little. What is everyone drinking out there in the winter? Thanks I drink chai tea or hot chocolate year around. Hot spiced cider,...
First Aid Kit: Too Far Down the UL Rabbit Hole?
I think I may have gone a bit too far down the UL rabbit hole in terms of de-bulking my FAK and would appreciate some feedback from others who may have fallen...
MSR Reactor Stove - stopped letting gas out
Hi, We are backpacking Israel National Trail. Yesterday after climbing Carmel mount I set a camp in Rakit campsite. I boiled one 2.5L pot on the stove, but while boiling an...
Hard Anodized (HA) Aluminum Pots
Hard Anodized (HA) Aluminum Pots: AGG 3 cup made by Open Country, sold by Trail Designs in the past, currently at Four Dog Stoves, weighs 2.7 oz with my DIY bail handle,...
External Hard Drives (for Digital Nomads)
I've been trying to talk to some very knowledgeable techies about what external hard drive I should use on my adventures... but none of them are weight conscious. So that's why I'm...
Kupilka Classic Drinking Vessel
"I don't get it...it's just an over priced single use, Stone Aged Yuppie European Sierra Cup? Big deal." I am an over-aged, single minded, stone-aged yuppie american backpacker. It fits me perfectly.........
first real backpacking trip, help with gear?
Long time lurker, first time poster. Going on my first real backpacking trip, attempted late spring and failed miserably so went back to the drawing board. Going to the Smokies. I made...
Relative heat of combustion: Alcohol and Olive oil
Weight for weight, at 9564.6cal/g, olive oil has around 2.7 times the heat of combustion of alcohol. Given that one of the major complaints about alcohol as a fuel for UL backpacking...
Grand Canyon Water
I've got a trip coming up and wonder how folks deal with the sediment laden river water. I'll be on the Beamer and Escalante to Hance Rapid, then up to Page Spring,...
ION Stove
Maybe I'm wrong... but are you guys sure you don't have the pod upside down in this picture? Looks to me like the pod should be flipped over and the stove sits...
Stephenson’s Warmlite 2R or 2X
Anyone had any experience with this brand? There doesn't seem to be any review on BPL which is surprising considering the light weight of these tents, albeit pricey. The couple of minor...
Nesting mugs & caldera cone?
Hello everyone :) I did a bunch of research a few years ago, but life happened and my needs changed and the market moved on, so I'm starting again. What I need...
What gear do you put in your sleeping bag at night?
I keep my phone in a pocket in a mid-layer I'm wearing. Â My liner gloves are usually a little damp, those get tucked into the waist band of my bottom base layer-...
Upgrade From Jetboil - Questions on Fuel Efficiency and Packing
Hello, Finally got around to registering since no matter how much I research I can't apply everyone's situation to my own. First, about me, my typical trips range 6-8 days and I'm...
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail May 2015, 3-day (first timer, looking for critiques and wisdom)
Folks, List is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y26eiyj6c-KfTvIK5vu1x2nv7YMCA4ftEl_u_qJ2O2s/edit?usp=sharing I'm completely new to backpacking and would like help and feedback ensuring all my bases are covered. Some areas I'm unsure on: - I'm unsure if the...
Tenkara magazine
Tenkara USA just recently released their first volume of their new tenkara magazine and I just wanted to let everyone here know that it's pretty awesome. If you already fish tenkara, are...
