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Is National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Ready to Go Light?
Everitt, Not sure how many years ago that was, but I am happy to say that things have changed a lot since then. We are pulling sleds and carrying way lighter packs,...
Backpacking with a baby!
I just got back from my first backpack with my son Henry on the Olympic NP coast- the Ozette Triangle. It was AWESOME! Henry turned 11 months old during the hike and...
You know you’ve hit bottom when..
After seeing rapid initial gains in my UL 'weight-loss' program, I got too enthusiastic, and did some stoopid stuff. Impulsive purchases, and careless modifications of UL gear come to mind. I have...
Bushbuddy
I noticed that a search of Imusa mugs brings up a #10, #12, and #14. I think this represents 10, 12 and 14 CM, just not sure if that is height or...
Bushbuddy
I just received my bushbuddy ultra http://bushbuddy.ca/ What a beautifully crafted stove. Did a quick test on it, works great. Can't wait to take it on a long hike. Does anyone else...
Trail Designs Caldera Stove
Executive Summary: Of all the alcohol stoves I have used this unit has performed the best. I have used it in moderate temperatures and at 19 degrees and have been impressed by...
Double Rainbow vs. Lunar Duo
I feel sorry for any new member that stumbles onto threads like this. For goodness sake a few ounces more on a tent should not change anybody's feeling towards it. In this...
Grand Canyon Recommendations
Hi Chris, I'm not sure if it was made real clear before but all overnight stays below the rim (other than at Phantom Ranch) require a permit for the exact number of...
SteriPEN Adventurer Water Purifier REVIEW
John, SODIS does work - it is generally recommended that SODIS be allowed six hours to perform its disinfecting work on non-turbid water. Is it UV-A, UV-B, or UV-C that is doing...
The absolutely lightest kitchen?
POSTED BY Bill Fornshell (bfornshell - M) BPLRank: 4.23 LOCALE: Southern Texas SUBJECT wire mesh pot stand ON 06/14/2006 11:08:14 MDT POST REPLY I guess I should be dissapointed that my wood...
are straps necessary on a quilt?
I have been searching for a lightweight quilt recently and have found a lot of options. For those of you that are using quilts with straps, do you like them and are...
Tent vs. Tarp
Can y'all recommend articles regarding tent vs. tarp. I have a pretty good bivy and have camped in a BD BetaMid and a Sierra Designs Oragami UL. I have been debating between...
Fast tracking an injury recovery for a hike
I haven't went to the doctor, but I am pretty sure I have tendonitis in my right achilles tendon. I got it when a buddy spraigned his ankle on new years eve...
Hex 3: why so heavy compared to OWare?
The GoLite Hex3 comes in at 28 ounces just like the OWare 10x10 silnylon pyramid. Only the Hex has 58 square feet to the OWare's 100! I realize that the walls on...
Sling-Light Chair w/ body and kneck rest
Check the Sling-Light chair out at http://www.slinglight.com/ I first read about this chair in an e-list for hiking and camping talk. A guy said people made fun of him, because he was...
SUL and Enviornment
I've always thought that SUL backpacking is an enviornmentally positive vehicle. Either by the nature that SUL backpackers go lightly on the land with stealth camping, greater distance between camps, minimal fuel/fires,...
LAND-Shark Emergency Survival Bag – Experience? or Reviews?
Anyone had any experience with this product?... www.land-shark.com Has anyone USED THIS? or ever seen it in real life? How durable did it seem? Was the material quiet? What situation did you...
FireLite tablets
These suckers sound too good to be true... from the product page: "...no smoke, they have a high energy density, do not liquefy while burning, and leave no ash residues." That last...
Caldera Cone Stove
Had anyone seen these? Neat design idea...http://traildesigns.com/products01.html The "Caldera" stoves are at the bottom of the page. Really neat! I have one, but unfortunatly haven't put it into action yet. It seems...
7 ounce Polarguard-Delta Quilt
Bill, Maybe you should call this your "skin-out-weight-only" hike instead of crazy light. Since you'll be waring most or all your gear all you need is add some pocket for some misc....
