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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...
Hiking pants recommendation
Looking for some protection for my legs whilst backpacking..Ideally, super light, dries quickly when when wet. And. ..cool ( or breaths we’ll ) Thanks ! OR Ferrosi and Railrider Eco Mesh...
Sewing tolerances - inaccuracy in cutting and seam width
I use only very fine pins for seams. First, the fabric pieces are tailored over the framework that is used to support the tent. At this point, the fine pins are inserted...
Rain Jacket Blues
why are ponchos so long? Or so wide? I found a company that makes personalized ponchos for tourist type travel and their recommend lengths correspond with customer height. Â Their ideal length is...
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. Â 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...
