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NB MT100
Bought a pair of New Balance MT100s to try since some folks seem to like them so much (but only for backpacking, I'm not a trail runner). Wow. Great shoe. I was...
Preliminary LMT gear list
I'm relatively new to the light backpacking scene but I've lived in the Sierras my whole life and have always wanted to do this trail. The plan is to do it 15AUG-29AUG....
Help me pick a tent!
Hi Everyone :) I know I recently posted about tents but I'm still in a dilemma! I'm seriously looking at the Scarp 2 as well as the MSR CR2 and MSR HH...
Amazing new UL firestarter
Hey guys, i was at work today and i found this stuff we use to clean cabinets with called "bees wax cheese cloth". From the name i figured it may be a...
Ultralight gear for international travel?
Hello, I've been lurking here for a while and am intrigued by the ultralight approach. We, my wife and I, are now planning an extended international trip- about six months- which will...
Suggestions for improvement to our stove/cookware setup 3 season and winter?
This is what my wife and I are using/plan to use - anyone have any suggestions for improvement: * 3 season solo or 2 person with boil-in-bag meal: -UL Caldera with Esbit...
versatility in a shelter choice?
I know there is not a tent or tarp/bivy combination that covers all situations but I am wondering what people would suggest that would cover the majority of them like bugs, rain,...
Ursack Update
>I have to wonder if I'd get fined for using a bear canister AND an Ursack. Both would probably be hung using the PCT method. < Hanging a bear canister is the...
Taptent Moment vs Sublite Sil
I am looking to buy either a tarptent Moment or sublite Sil. Any suggestions/comments? Sublite is lighter but looks to be not much mesh at all. I do use trekking poles which...
Firesteel experiment
I ran some experiments with my LMF Army firesteel. Comparing the volume of sparks thrown to the striker the LMF firsteel comes with to the tools on a Victorinox Swiss Army knife...
trying to understand backpacking light
Hi, I'm a newcomer to these forums, and have been reading the gear lists with both interest and some confusion. I haven't been backpacking much in the last 10 years, but want...
MYOG Tents?
I've searched through what I can, but when you search "tent" you get a lot of hits! What I'm really looking for is info on some single wall tents, something along the...
Cuben Tent Question?
What about Polyester? It doesn't absorb water and freeze plus the film is polyester based. Oh and the Seam Stick bonds permanently to both. Merry Christmas to all and to all a...
Cuben Tent Question?
> Could one design storm tents to use non-stretch fabrics? > An interesting question. My worry is whether they would > start to flap or flutter in high winds. A stretch fabric...
MYOG bivy question
Hi all, I've got a question about materials for making a simple bivy sack. I looker over old posts and haven't seen this mentioned before. Has anyone tried to use a mylar...
Start w/ survival kit
New here, first post. I come at UL backpacking from a different angle than most, I think. I start with a Personal Survival Kit (PSK). Like any survival kit, its tuned for...
ultralight wood cutting / chopping / splitting solutions?
I am a big knife and tool junkie but most of the time I do not carry a axe or saw while backpacking. There is a saw on my SAK but it...
Sleeping system & clothing in winter
I would put this in the Winter Forum, but it seems here are more folks. Planning a one week trip in February here in Finland. Temperatures will be between -20°C (that's -4°F)...
MYOG Hand/Toe Warmers
I think that Bill Fornshell had started a thread about a pair of cuben booties he made a couple years ago, though I couldn't find it, so I'll start a new one...
Gatewood Cape Setup
>Ah, Tom, if this is what you're looking for, I've got some I can send you, no charge. Came from MLD, but I bought more than I needed. Just let me know...
