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2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Looks like the Middle Fork is back down to a more reasonable level, and the weather for the rest of the week is supposed to be a little cooler. Let's hope it...
Your MYOG Best and Worst
For me, MYOG is a funny (sometimes frustrating) hobby because projects can go so right and also go so wrong. I know I've made things I'm really proud of, and only days...
Used Toilet Paper - Pack it out!
Went hiking up Eagle Creek trail on the Columbia Gorge - it was beautiful. Kept passing amazing campsites and break spots, but there was used toilet paper everywhere! I was amazed at...
Dream Trip JMT
Well, after dreaming about this trip for longer than I can remember I'm finally going! I'll be starting on August 27 at Happy Isles for a 3 week solo trip across the...
Titanium Rod; Product Ideas
I just purchased ALOT of .125" Titanium Rod and I am looking for some product ideas that I could manufacture. So if anyone has any, I would love to hear them. Thanks,...
My Tips learned at Philmont
Crew 626-A-02 is safe and sound back at home. I thought I'd share some of my thoughts about things I learned while there that may help you. RANGERS - it is a...
2 person tent questions/advice
Long time lurker and camping enthusiast, first time poster here. My significant other is finally getting interested in doing some backpacking and bike camping with me. I've only used tarps in the...
Newbie question
I know there's a lot of bear threads on this website already so I want to make this short. But first some background - I haven't done any backpacking since I was...
How to wash dishes clean, light, and efficient (microfibre towel, sponege, bandana or soemthing else)?
What method do you prefer for washing dishes while backpacking (for those who use dishes and not disposable stuff)? A microfibre towel, sponge, bnadana or something else? I can see a sponge...
California: Sequoia National Park
I started from Mineral King very late one afternoon, going over Timber Gap. For the second day, I photographed a Spotted Owl deep in the old-growth forest. For the third day, I...
The Bivy
I'm thinking about giving a true bivy a try. I have a TiGoat that has been used in conjunction with tarps and other shelters and snow camping, as well as in the...
tent questions
So you've probably seen my other thread about my tent design, but for those that haven't, I'm designing a tent that I intend to build. It's a floorless pyramid design, with a...
Tarptent Notch vs Lightheart solo vs SMD skyscape trekker
I used my Notch on the upper Dungeness a couple of weeks ago. It was beautiful weather with little wind and no rain. Temps got down to about freezing. It worked exactly...
Tarptent Notch vs Lightheart solo vs SMD skyscape trekker
Hello Ya'll! I was wondering if I could get some input from people who have experience with either or all of these shelters. I sold my Tarptent Moment (which I loved) but...
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 3: The Mini-Reviews
Companion forum thread to:Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 3: The Mini-Reviews Hi Gordon Understood. My experience has been that the inner tent dries out a bit...
Emberlit Wood stove vs everything else
Stephen, Fair enough. While I think I can control the burn adequately with just the side port by regulating fuel input, I accept that there may be nuances to having the option...
Advice needed on Hammock Setup
I am going to try my first weekend trip in a hammock in couple of weeks. I have a Grand Trunk Ultralight and was going to try using my large Neoair (25"x77")....
Tunnel Tents Tutorial and State of the Market Report - Part 2: Details and Commercial Models
I can think of a few different ways you could remove a curved mandrel. Wax or polymer that you could melt out as suggested already; some sort of inflatable tube; a material...
performance between single and double walled shelters
195cm tall =6ft 5inch = very tall. Still, many of the TT will suit. Contrail is a large long high-roof single skin type, your head is well clear of the fabric, you...
Airvantage Inflatable Insulation Jacket
I found this Airvantage insulated jacket today. Made for EMS, it has Primaloft in the sleeves and the Gore Airvantage inflatable insulation system in the main body. Total weigh is 26 oz....
