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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...
Community Choice Energy
The other night at our annual Sierra Club Holiday party we learned that Ventura County California, the county that suffered both last year's Thomas Fire and this year's Woolsey Fire, became the...
MYOG Tent Questions
Hey everyone, My apologies for the long post, but I'm in dire need of some assistance. I've managed to research many of the other forums to have questions answered as I begin...
Help with UL Bikepacking setup
Hi All, I'm participating in an ultra distance cycling race next year and have decided to make a new sleep set up to service my needs. I'm essentially starting from scratch to...
Bob Marshall Open 2019
I made it to the finish at 11:20am. Talked to James at the campground. Looks like I came in third with no boat . I will post a full report tomorrow right...
What is Considered Light in the Winter?
Without sacrificing safety, what is considered “light” in terms of base weight for winter camping? With minimal work, I’ve reduced my three season BW to about 12 pounds. By minimal I mean...
Where has the suffering gone??? : (
Now this could be the start of a whole new trolling post!!!! Hahahahaha Paul wrote: “ex-Catholic”. My wife prefers to call herself a “recovering Catholic”. I’m a lapsed Catholic. But I am...
Freestanding > Non-Freestanding Tents??
I've spent the last year or so casually looking and researching non-freestanding tents because I thought this was the next step to go ultralight. Well,I finally pulled the trigger last night, and...
Pushing limits of three-season gear
I know from a previous car camping trip that my quilt (20 degree EE down quilt) will get me through the night when it is close to 20 degrees if I have...
Footwear for Scottish Highlands?
I'm getting an early start planning for late May-June tromps in Scotland. Haven't been there and wondering if I should swap my usual non-gore shoes (Salomon X Ultra; Altra), which I do...
Layering Advice (Cue Windshirt Discussion)
Looking for advice on my layering system for PCT-thru. I’m thinking of a few different combinations. Here’s what I’m using by default (it worked in 2016, only I carried the M10 instead...
