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"WALLET ENVIRONMENTALISTS"
If you give to environmental organizations like Earth Justice, Audibon Society, Environmental Defense Fund, etc. that's great. Congrats and keep it up. But if that is all you do for the environment...
Death Valley: Tin Mountain Loop
Long time lurker, first time posting, so thought I'd introduce myself with a trip report....in the editable second post! We had a Christmas/new year 18-19 backpacking trip around Death Valley NP. https://caltopo.com/m/VNRJ...
Winter tents - unsupported fabric span between poles in tunnel tents
Roger, as you do not make/sell tents anymore, would you consider making a set of extensive instructions (maybe as a nice PDF?) that one could buy for a DIY project? I’d buy...
Tent Peak
I'm hoping to get some advice on how to finish the peaks for my tent. Hopefully this isn't too confusing. My primary objective is to use a piece of fabric to that...
Ideas that just didn't work
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate: derives from coconut, a foaming agent. Tartaric acid is derived from fruit and is sometimes called cream of tartar. It is used to generate carbon dioxide through interaction...
Ideas that just didn't work
I've gotten a lot of great ideas on these forums, and also some duds. You know it's cold and dark when I take the time on a weekend to do this crazy,...
Energy output of hiking vs. snowshoeing
This might be a somewhat odd question, but does anyone know how much extra work snowshoeing is compared to simple hiking. I would think that some military study has been done, but...
Does X-Pac really offer weight & performance benefits over Cordura?
"... water is still out to get you!" It is a puzzle why my MYOG packs are reliably WP without using various plastic bags? Certainly we have enough drenching rain here. Some...
Air-Activated Heating/Cooking Systems
I have been performing a fair bit of research into 'flameless' cooking systems in recent months. There are various ready made solutions out there including: 1. Trekmates Flameless Cooking Flask. 2. Barocook....
I need a lightweight merino hoody
I have been impressed by Duckworth's Vapor Wool. I wear it when its warmer than 70f. I don't think my day and weekend excursions represent much of a stress test though. The...
TiGoat Small Wifi stove impressions
Hi folks, I’m a long time lurker, and this is my first post. I bought a Tigoat small Wifi stove in December of 2018 for use in a Seek Outside Silvertip. There...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
Stephen, If you can’t find suitable substitutes in the Swap Boxes for a cooked breakfast, you could cook one for lunch when you get into your next camp early because you got...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
Also check with your local Council. If they send a contingent they may have some on their waiting list that otherwise won’t go. Hi Matt, I appreciate any help you can give...
Superior Hiking Trail
<p style="text-align: left;">I would like to plan a week-long trip on the SHT for possibly late summer/early fall and wanted to know which sections are a better choice to backpack. I did...
Permethrin on water resistant pants?
Does anyone know if there are issues with treating pants/clothes with permethrin that are water resistant? I recently got these pants https://www.wrangler.com/shop/mens-performance-series-outdoor-cargo-pant-nw780#hero=0 and just realized they are water repellent. I don't need or...
FUTURELIGHT
I hope this new technology from TNF and it's partner live up to it's claim. If so it would up end the waterproof/breathable discussion. https://gearjunkie.com/the-north-face-futurelight-breathable-fabric Jeff It does sound like it...
Soto Amicus vs Kovea Spider vs Whisperlite for snow?
I currently own a Soto Amicus. Is it worth the weight/cost(if you were in this situation) of getting an inverted canister, or liquid fuel stove if I only have plans to do...
WM Lynx - Overkill for most of lower 48?
I recently purchased a Western Mountaineering Lynx in GWS fabric (I have the option of returning it as long as the tags are still on). Â I live in central Tennessee, so considering...
Tarptent ProTrail Li... Hmmm
The rear pole is 24 in. , 2 section, shock corded. Weighs only 29 grams on my scale. Thanks for your comments Erica, I really appreciate them and can't wait to see...
FYI Ticks are out in Cantral California. Worst I have seen yet.
Clusters of 2 to 10 per blade of grass. I picked 86 of them off Libby’s dog this afternoon after a walk.  I found several on me but none in me. Be...
