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Rain Jacket Blues
Over the last several years I’ve tried various 2 and 3 ply rain jackets. Currently using one made of pertex. I’m ok walking in warm rain, but when I want to be...
Tahoe Rim Trail gear list - feedback welcome
Hello! I'm planning a solo trip around lake Tahoe this July heading clockwise from Tahoe City. Currently targeting the trip July 4-8 but may try to adjust if high snow levels are...
Grand Canyon Rim-Rim Water-Electrolytes
Very curious of others' takes. My son and I will be backpacking the GC heading out end of this week. I posted something earlier about altitude sickness and got some fantastic responses....
Dirty Devil Overland March 11–23, 2024
Country United States State Utah Trip Month (03) - March Report / Notes Inspired by our late fall walk of Allen’s Escalante Overland we designed a route of similar scope centered around...
Looking for trips where I don't need to rent a car
I'm wanting to find places I can fly and somehow get to the trail without having to rent a car. Like, a shuttle service from the airport where it's reliable also picking...
Hilleberg Soulo Issue
I just bought a new Hilleberg Soulo and set it up for the first time. I put my sleeping pad and bag in it (both regular length) and both the head and...
What did I do wrong?-Gear Choices Critique
Here is what I would be wearing in that situation: Alpha direct pants, with full zip eVent pants over those. Going uphill i usually have the zips open a ways, right down...
Any Ideas on How to Protect an Air Mattress?
I worry about punctures and nbot being able to repair in the field. What about encasing in an ecopack shell, or some other light weight fabric? Having a “floor”, polycro groundsheet, and/or...
Catskill Mountains Winter Wind Storm
https://youtu.be/o9ZdK5BFqbQ?si=H-KgtESpezJag-rt Country United States State New York Area Catskill Mountains Trip Month (01) - January Report / Notes 65 mph gale force winds. Below feeezing temperatures. Snow, rain , hail, sleet and...
Tarptent 2 Dipole double wall alternative
I realize a Tarptent Dipole 2 double wall tent doesn't exist yet, but I was hoping someone could suggest the best alternative for a true 2 person (i.e. 50" wide) double wall...
Age and the UL backpacker
At 80 and well into geezerhood I'm getting into even lighter gear than when I was in my 60s. An Osprey EXOS pack, REI Flash 3 season insulated air mattress, WM Megalite...
River Crossing (ahem) for the Uninitiate....
Country United States State Wyoming Area Yellowstone National Park Trip Month (09) - September Gear List Stratospire LI (shared) Mariposa 60 Feathered Friends Egret 20 reg Nemo Tensor Insulated Mummy Marmot inflatable...
Brynje USA Issues - Be careful!!!!!
I know that Brynje is a sponsor of this website, and I found Backpacking Light's recommendation of the mesh base layers very helpful. I typically find all Backpacking Light's recommendations very reliable....
Active light jacket
Looking for a lighter jacket for when walking the dog but is just a hair chill to use the jackets below: Only one I paid full price was the NovaPro, the others...
MSR Pro Bivy Review
Companion forum thread to: MSR Pro Bivy ReviewThe MSR Pro Bivy weighs less than 10 ounces (285 g). It’s a very compact, feature-less bivy sack that embodies the essence of bivy sack...
Katadyn BeFree and Sawyer Micro
If you read previous post "Steripen Ultra Junk", you will get where Im at here.. Im going back to BeFree and Sawyer Micro. I will be that guy.. the battle which is...
Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear Update
Companion forum thread to: Episode 88 | 2023 Ultralight Gear UpdateEpisode 88 of the Backpacking Light podcast features nine pieces of gear from Ryan’s kit that he liked, didn’t like, and is...
The Frank Church 350
Recently a block of time became available that gave me the idea to give a portion of the Idaho Centennial Trail a go. This entire route has intrigued me for quite some...
Buying some new gear, based on recent experience
I just finished up a delightful adventure with two friends, from Benchmark Trailhead, MT to the Chief Mountain border, along the CDT, about 175 miles or so. I'll post a trip report...
Bivy system - roll all in one or separately?
My current system is conventional Zpacks: Duplex+down bag+z-lite (my neo was delaminating. CCF from now on) I plan a (bike) trip for next summer in cool and wet weather (45% risk of...
