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Grand Canyon - January
I'm looking to do a January Grand Canyon trip but know very little about it. Ideally, I would descend from the South Rim, spend a day or two (or three) traversing near...
What to do when encountering a black bear
So, I've never actually seen a bear yet while backpacking. However, this could be the year and I'm going solo. I'll be in Mt Rainier National Park around early August. I've come...
Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape
Companion forum thread to: Backpacking Chairs: A Comprehensive Guide to the Science of Seated Recovery, Ultralight Chair Design, and Market Landscape In ultralight backpacking, chairs are often dismissed as luxury. This guide...
Episode 126 | Field Notes - Ultralight Chairs: Performance or Luxury?
Companion forum thread to: Episode 126 | Field Notes - Ultralight Chairs: Performance or Luxury? Recovery isn’t passive. It’s a skill – and how you sit at camp might matter more than...
Down-Filled Backpacking Quilts (Market Survey and Gear Guide)
Companion forum thread to: Down-Filled Backpacking Quilts (Market Survey and Gear Guide)This comprehensive market survey features 60+ models of down-filled backpacking quilts, 27+ brands across North America and Europe. Includes analysis (warmth,...
Please Critique my Camp Shoes
I've never carried camp shoes, but thought for fun I would try to make some lightweight ones to see if they might be worthwhile. Here are the goals I set for my...
PNW Winter Gear?
Planning on dipping my toes on some short winter overnight trips in PNW and am in need of a winter sleeping bag or quilt. Trips would be below tree line. Low temps...
Down filler bags - full body, or half-body pied d'éléphant?
Hi I need to extend the range of my current down mummy bag without breaking my budget - with minimal added weight and pack volume. High-end British bag make PHD has done...
ZPacks Pivot Solo Tent
Looks like a Big Sky Wisp or GG Whisper (with floor). Probably has lots and headroom and space for its size. ZPacks Pivot Solo Tent I love the weight.  I need to...
How do you sleep in your quilt - with some layers or no layers?
I recently read on some reddit thread that the warmest way to sleep was to not wear any layers and let your skin be in contact with the down bag. It sounds...
October Camping with a Bivy
https://youtu.be/5A5InpJTsWY?si=BwVt2Jvj0mKQRYah Country United States State New York Area Harriman State Park Trip Month (10) - October Report / Notes Mid October in NY. Perfect temperature with clear skies day and night. A...
Ultralight Food Locker: Grizzly Bear || IGBC TEST VIDEO
I lol'd at that, jscott ^^Â Â Glad I'm keeping an eye on this thread. I'm rooting for this bag, but for now my bear can is simple and effective. You could make...
Comfort vs. Weight: Gear Guidance for Aging Backpackers
Companion forum thread to: Comfort vs. Weight: Gear Guidance for Aging BackpackersRonni Wilde writes about her adventures lightening her pack to allow her to do more backpacking at an older age. Good...
Gear Upgrades
I recently have made several gear upgrades. I welcome your input. I'm not sure the exact weight of the new tarp because it is being made. It will be an 12' ridge...
Wind and semi-freestanding tents - which direction is best?
I have a Nemo Hornet that I typically use in benign conditions (late Spring & Summer). This is a semi-freestanding tent that is set with Y-shaped poleset. In windy conditions we can...
2.5 person car camping tent
Hi, Our old 3 person Dana Designs tent just started leaking. We mostly used it for car camping the last 15+ years, due to its high weight. I am thinking of what...
Village to village across the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
https://vimeo.com/989324519?share=copy July 26, 2024 Country United States State Alaska Area South west Kodiak Island Trip Month (07) - July Gear List Seek Outside Flight 2 pack with SWD hip belt Tarptent Aeon...
Mystery on the Trail
You may remember that I write mystery novels set in the High Sierra. And every once in a while, we see something on one of our trips that sets my mind to...
Sleep solution chat for the high Sierra
Hello, all. I secured a Yosemite backcountry permit for the end of Sept, for myself and a few friends, and I'm pondering how to balance weight and warmth with my sleep system...
Philmont Advisor Gear List - 2024 Actual
Thanks to all who have posted gear lists in the past. Â Many provided ideas and inspiration. Â I'm sharing what I ended up actually carrying, warts and all in the hope that it...
