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Elkhorn Five Peak Traverse FKT attempt
The Elkhorn Mountains are a small range in Central Montana, close to my home town of Helena. Â The are probably most famous for the trophy elk opportunities they offer, but only for...
It's Time to Talk About Campfires
From Herman's link. Good to know. "Wildfires can be caused by nature -- mostly due to lightning strikes -- but the vast majority are caused by humans. Research estimates that nearly...
Urban and/or stealth shelter
The TT Moment is a fantastic tent, but it's gray, which isn't a bad stealth color really, especially with a granitic background such as the Sierras. However for green woodlands the Moment...
Standards Watch Hikes into the Sunset
Rex Sanders reflects on what he learned after eight months of digging into backpacking standards.
Locus Gear 15d "hybrid" sil/PU ripstop floor material
Anyone with experience using Locus Gear's 15d Hybrid Ripstop Sil/PU floor material care to comment on its durability? I just received an inner from them using this floor material. It’s a custom,...
Which One of These Quilts Would You Recommend?
Location: Sierras, 8-12k altitude, temperature range 20 - 40 degrees, 7 days, I run cold, will be sleeping on an Xtherm, using a tarp, expect to sleep in my down puffy and...
Your sleeping bag quiver?
Hello! I'm a new member to the site after encountering many forum discussions over the years so thought it was time to join! I am hoping to get some guidance on the...
NeoAir Uberlite in 2021?
How many are using the Uberlite these days?  After reading various reviews (including Skurka's favorable review and negative anecdotal evidence online), I'm now wondering whether to take the plunge and use it...
Brooks range (/Alaska) bug reports/predictions 2021
Any reports? I was reading a thread from March about bugs; someone said to check back as the summer approached. Grateful for any information or predictions or news! I'll be up there...
Down the Evazote rabbit hole and other load hauler pack questions
Could you tell us what foam exactly you’re using, as well as the body-facing fabric on the ‘wings’? I think its like a durastrech or similar. And if you have any opinions...
Philmont Tent and Sleeping Bag
First time Philmonter here.... Can't decide which tent to take for our upcoming 12-day Philmont trek. My choices are a heavy Marmot Tungsten 1P (3.5 lbs) or a Big Agnes Fly...
Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Travel Day Pack Review
The Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Travel Day Pack (MSRP: $29.95, 1 oz / 30g) is an 18 L summiting daypack that can be compressed to the size of an egg and tucked into a multiday pack for peak-bagging on longer trips.
Solo Backpacking
I've been doing solo backpacking trips for a number of years. We have more than our share of cougar attacks here on Vancouver Island. Plus black bears. My fear is always the...
Sun Hat vs Hoodie & Ball Cap
Perhaps this might be an option.... Wide brim. Sun powered fan. https://www.thewarmingstore.com/kool-breeze-gentleman-brown-w-wide-band-solar-cooling-hat-upf-50-protection.html Gary - I have and I love it. Similar to the Mission but I think the brim is a bit...
Mesh Insert Needed for Pyramid in PNW?
If an inner is too heavy Sea to Summit has a floor less zipper less bug net that is a pyramid shape and has a one person or two person model.  It’s...
Your dream layering setup for a week in a cold rain?
With guarded optimism that COVID travel restrictions will be eased, we're planning a September trip to Norway and Sweden, with several backpacking trips of up to a week each. It's entirely plausible...
You Know You've Been Backpacking a Long Time When...
Canteen stove I used a long time ago. This picture is not mine, but I used the Oasis canteens for probably 30 years. They are still available directly from the company. Did...
Packing up a tarp in the wind
So, I pitched my tarp above my hammock last night, but since then, the wind has gotten...worse. I honestly can’t believe my stakes have held. Now I’m sitting here, dreading the process...
Frameless Packs: To Pad or not to Pad?
For those that have gone frameless: Sit pad, foam, etc. on the outside or inside? Just stuff a fleece where your back is? Nothing? What would you suggest? Thanks in advance. I...
