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JMT August 25-September 12th
Hi guys, I am getting ready to do my first through hike. I am planning on leaving Lyell canyon in tuolomne on the 25th of August, and finishing on September 12th. I've...
Bivy and Tarp
I am devoted to my Integral Designs Event Bivys (Unishelter and Micro bivy). However, there are times, especially in Denmark, where a little extra rain protection may be useful, especially when getting...
How do you signal without a mirror?
I notice that in more than a few UL and SUL gear lists that most don't carry a signal mirror and I am curious as to how you would signal for help...
Livable Bivy
I did something like that, make a small tarp about the size of a poncho that just covered the head half of my bivy. Â And once I got caught when it rained...
2015 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Actually Dave I am not planning on bring a sleeping bag or tent. I thought about it a little more and figured I can always bring along a clear shower curtain as...
Wind River Range- Mid August 2016
All, First time poster here hoping to get some feedback on a Mid August WRR gear list. This will be my first time backpacking in the WRR. I have included weights but...
Gossamer Gear pads
There's the nightlite torso pad, and 3 thinlite pads (1/8", 1/4" double width, and 3/8". How do you combine these pads for comfort/warmth down near freezing? I already have the nightlite torso...
Pillow positioning??
Hey everyone, I'm curious as to where you place your pillow. On or off pad? I'm 6'1-6'2. In the past I used full length pads and just put some form of a...
Rackless Carry Systems for Lightweight Bikepacking
Companion forum thread to:Rackless Carry Systems for Lightweight Bikepacking Thanks a ton for posting this series. As someone who is an avid backpacker and occasional mountain biker (and I use my mountain...
Fall Ozark Gear List
I just realized I've reached the point of gear boredom, and need to spend some more money. I thought I would put my gear list up for critique and see if you...
Another JMT Gear List
Hi! Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions. I'm 54 and relatively new to backpacking. I will be leaving Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point on the 14th of July and plan...
What are your favorite pieces of SUL Gear? (Links Wanted)
Hi forum, Hope everyone's shoulder season was great and winter is treating you right. Over at my newly minted blog (LiteTrail.com), I'm putting together an "SUL Gear and Clothing Guide". Just the...
EE Quilt big enough for me and my dog?
So I'm looking to eventually buy an EE Revelation, but I'm not sure what size to get. I camp with my smallish black lab (55lbs) and want to find a quilt that...
Pack as sleeping pad?
I feel silly even asking but here goes. I like the idea and it seems an obvious multi-use choice when I read about using your pack under your legs with a torso-length...
Let's see some pics of well used cuben clothing/stuff sacks
My cuben gear is pretty new, but I only have shelters. I'm wondering how people's cuben has faired in terms of general wear over time w/ pics if possible. I'm not interested...
Desert Wasteland? - White Mountain Wilderness, NM, Three Rivers Canyon Trail, 12/30-12/31/10
Eugene, I've just got started with trip reports, and got some great feedback, but you've just raised the game again! Love the writing and the photos are superb, particularly the people shots....
40 Pounds for 2 night Solo HELP me lighten it Please
So I'm looking at my gear for a 2 night overnight in the western Catskills. With food and water I'm at about 40 pounds give or take. I was really hoping to...
pnw 3+ season
I love looking at other peoples lists, so here is mine. Let me know what you think. I didn't include my worn clothing because it changes a lot with the weather. Everything...
Need an inflatable pillow
I'm in need of an inflatable pillow. I simply cannot sleep without a pillow and figure that an inflatable one would probably be the lightest (with the exception of using my collapsible...
Pack Liner vs Dry Sack: GoLite Pinnacle
Hi All Hoping you can help out with my decision to use a Pack Liner or a dry sack combo for the inside of my recent acquired GoLite Pinnacle Large 72L pack?...
