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Making a Stephenson/Jansport Hipwings style Carbon Fiber External pack frame?
I have been a member for years but mostly just very much enjoy the great creativity and Body of Knowledge here. Hours spent here are always enjoyable and worthwhile. I have a...
Best Hiking Pants (American Made preferred)
I'm looking for input on the best hiking/backpacking pants out there, with a preference for American made pants. My personal criteria (in loose order of importance): fit (trim fit but not too...
Sleeping Quilts and cold weather
I have an Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 degree quilt in short width and regular length sizing. I am 5' 6" and not wide. I commonly use a Thermarest Neo Air Xlite regular...
2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we've actually used this year.
Anyone add pit vents? Wanting to add to a Patagonia Nano Puff Bivy Pullover.
I love this jacket but it's too hot in the pit area for me. So, I'm thinking about adding pit vents. To keep the material from unraveling, my thought was to sew...
Mountains, Waterfalls and Rivers: Exploring Monkman Provincial Park, British Columbia
So when Ben texted me that he and two other guys had lined up a brand new "epic" trip in Monkman Provincial Park, British Columbia, I probably should have thought about what I was getting into. But I was up for some excitement so I joined the trip.
Publisher’s Gear Guide: My Personal Lightweight Backpacking Gear Recommendations
A summary of gear that I've used in 2017, and enthusiastically recommend for lightweight backpackers this holiday season.
Gear List (so far) for the NC section of the AT
Pack Setup: Pack: Terra Nova Ultra 20 (4.9 oz) Liner: Sea to Summit Ultralight 20L Dry Sack (2 oz) Frame: Gossamer Gear & Kylmit Airbeam Pack Frame (small) (apx. 2oz) Cover: Sea...
Seeking 6-7 Day Winter Backpacking Recommendations
Hi all! Longtime lurker here. I'm looking to do a 6-7 day solo hike at the end of December somewhere on the warmer side (don't want to have to pack a winter-level...
Winter sleeping system... again
I’m also wondering about my winter setup. I’ve got a Neo Air Xlite and I’m unsure if I should use it together with a CCF pad – or stay lighter with a...
No-cook oatmeal
I mentioned this in another thread, but it also belongs here under Food. Last night, I saw our Finish exchange student mixing up oatmeal, milk, raisins and nuts in a tupperware container...
A strategy for older people for thru-hiking?
My husband just retired. Â So now we have the time. Â I am 67, he is about to turn 62. Â He has had some back issues (3 successful surgeries) but we deal with...
Bivy for Autumn/Winter quick overnights - Event, GoreTex?
Hi there, I'm looking for a good bivy to use in autumn/winter for quick overnight trips in the evening. I will only use it in good weather conditions but it should protect...
quilt. why am I freezing?
"Question: if the problem is the air around my body, for using the quilt like a blanket instead of closing it around me, wouldn’t this happen also with a down quilt?" Yes,...
quilt. why am I freezing?
Dear BL, The other very urgent problem (see other post about tent) is freezing. I hate sleeping bags and liners because they move when I move and they wraps me and I...
Pillows
Like many, many people (most probably) I'm not happy with any pillow solution I have come across to date. So maybe I need to approach the issue from a fundamental angle. What...
0F/-17C Optimal Sleep System - Comfort vs. Weight
Hi, I am new to the community and was looking for some advice regarding designing an optimal sleep system for 0F/-17C. I for the most part have always used as light and minimal...
PCT 2018 Thru List
https://lighterpack.com/r/d54qux It dawned on me a few weeks ago that 2018 might actually be a pretty good time for me to make another go at a PCT thru hike, so I've been...
Going off the deep end - urine filtration in the backcountry?
So this is a bit crazy but I had the thought recently that astronauts recycle their own urine, so why not desert hikers? I looked it up and found an article that...
Wet, Cold Feet When Backpacking: How To Keep Your Feet Dry(er) and Warm(er) in Inclement Weather
Roger:Â That makes sense. Beyond just fuel efficiency though, what I meant to ask was how well the MSR stove actually works/doesn't work in cold temps in comparison to a liquid fuel...
