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Crammin' it in in the Sierra: Courtright to Goddard To Evolution and back in 48 hours
This report summarizes a two-night solo trip I took last weeke—Uh, Adam? Last weekend? Wasn’t that Father’s Day? Yeah—it was.Aren’t you a father? Shouldn’t you have spent it with…you know…your son? Ahem....
Back to the 1700s
Let's say you were transported back to 1785, just after the American Revolution. And you knew what you know now about backpacking. I ask this because I was once a Rev. War...
Do you pack a pillow?
No pillows here as we don't even use them at home! Apparently it is believed to be healthier not to use one (unless you have a pre-existing medical condition I guess), and...
packaging wet ingredients on the trail
How do folks carry wet ingredients for addition to food on the trail? Sure, it's easy to find packets of olive oil, salsa, soy sauce, etc, but how about fish sauce? Curry...
How bad are the sierra mosquitoes right now?
Next monday we are planning on heading east from courtright resevoir to some high lake basins, camping around 10,000 feet. Are we going to get devoured? Probably. Check out the posts here:...
Thoughts on new REI EVRGRN line, catalogs, offers and light polluting tents...
This whole thread reminds me of George Carlin's words from his famous routine " A place for my stuff".. "Have ever noticed everyone else's stuff is sh_t, and YOUR sh_t is STUFF?!..lol...
My new TN ltra 1 w/ net tent, half pyramid! SUL
PROS: I am really happy I ended up getting a deal cost wise on this tarp and will now be selling my new MLD solomid XL. The solomid XL was 18.5oz so...
Cutting edge rain shells?
My old rain shell was abducted by gremlins between the trail and my gear room last month. Just disappeared. It was your standard 2.5 layer 6oz type shell with crappy DWR (even...
JMT Gear List End of August- Early September
Hi everybody, I am planning on doing the JMT this summer. I'll be going from the end of August through the beginning of September heading SOBO. Please tell me where I can...
Maybe I'm finally ultralight
I've been creeping toward ultralight for years, and for a weekend backpack this past weekend, by pack weight was 12 pounds! Wow, that is the lightest I've ever had. That didn't count...
Lightest & Best 3 Layer Rain Jacket?
I'm assuming a 3 layer waterproof breathable jacket is best for heavy rain conditions like in the Pacific Northwest. Probably Gortex or eVent, I expect. Would like suggestions for a dependable rainproof...
Almost SUL . . .
Below is the link to my "almost SUL" kit. Looking for any way to slim up. The kit is for hiking in the PNW, mostly the North Cascades, for summer months. Trips...
Long Term Cuben Use
As I spent part of yesterday repairing some cuben items I was wondering how other folks have fared with cuben. My MLD DuoMid needed repaired because the cuben material was just starting...
Gear List - 12 day hike into the Wind River Altiplano
This is the link to an equipment list I've prepared for a hike in the Wind River Mountains the last two weeks of August this year. I'm 63 years old and in...
The basic 4 if $$ were not a concern
Hi everyone, I'm just getting started with backpacking (I'm going on my first car camping trip tomorrow with my daughter's 6th grade class), so yes, a complete noob. I'm amazed at how...
Anyone know of a truly odorless soap in bar form?
I have a hand-washing system in camp where I put a small bar of soap in a nylon stocking and hang it in a tree or bush next to a small reservoir...
Sleeping Pad - What others should I consider?
I've used several Big Agnes systems over the last five years. But I really dislike the mummy shape of the pad. I have the Horse Thief 35* bag and the pad I...
2 Person Cuben (CTF3) Pyramid + Inner First Impression + Pics
At the beginning of April I placed an order with Locus Gear for their new Khufu Hapi 2 person 'mid, the inner mesh tent, and the dual pole tip extender (DPTE) aka...
Question on using a 20" wide foam pad under a 25' inflatable
Hi folks, For past really stupid cold winter trips I often paired up a 20" inflatable with a 20" ridgerest Solite, recently I upgraded my inflatables to a 25" model but my...
Gear List -- Grand Canyon May 2015
Jennifer, that made his day :-))) "However, a wide Ace wrap might possibly be the temporary tool to get you by." What would your thoughts be on something like Leukotape as a...
