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John Muir Trail 7/11-7/24
JMT SOBO: 7/11-7/24 (was supposed to be 7/26) This is definitely going to be a longer one that I wrote for me as much as to post on BPL, so no feelings...
Going TP free, advice wanted.
On my upcoming trip, I have decided to finally step up and "do my doody" for the environment by forgoing toilet paper, or at least making a good attempt at doing so....
Ralph Burgress' Unsupported SOBO JMT Record
Following Krissy and Jenn's (underway) attempt on the JMT, I came across Ralph Burgess' unsupported SOBO record - 4 days, 8 hours, 43 minutes, completed on July 11th. "I followed all wilderness...
What do you do with your hiking poles?
I bring a DSLR with me when I'm backpacking and often take photos during the hike. My problem is that I need two hands to take a photo, but I need at...
How gross is it to you when people put their fingers in their...
I find dental hygiene very important in life, and I am also aware of the filth that our hands meet in the backcountry. As we all shave grams off our packs, what...
Why is this forum so inactive?
>"Because there's that much less *stuff* to discuss." +1 I not a SUL naysayer. I appreciate those on the bleeding edge. They make me feel fat, happy & lazy with my 8...
Sept JMT Gear List
I'm preparing for JMT starting Sept 4th. Traveling with a friend, we're expecting to take about 22 days to reach Whitney (including some zero days). I'd love to have comments on my...
My experience at Philmont...
Just got back from Philmont Friday evening. This post may ramble a little, but I wanted to share my experiences with the group in hopes this may help those traveling to Philmont...
Silk sleeping bag liner?
I get stinky...and so do my clothes..so I like using a sleeping bag liner to keep my bag clean. But another thread brought up a good point about it being single use....
there's FAT in my JERKY!!
So the butcher strongly recommended that I use a flank steak for my jerky (this is Texas - I figure these guys know their jerky!). I bought a nice piece that looked...
How many sleeping bags do you own?
Fairydown bag, 20F - Very old with lots of sentimental value, now used for car camping. Kathmandu bag, 40F - Mostly for cycle touring Kelty bag, 20F - Bought for end of...
Delmar's Poll
Why? >>You need to use many (approximately 20) layers of TP to be sure that no bacteria gets through. >Please tell me this is a joke? I suspect that it was just...
Flat tarps, rectangular tarps and bivy sacks
As I start to get interested in bike touring and bikepacking I realize that camping space and packed size can be at a premium. My usual backpacking rig is a Duomid or...
Sub 1 kg carry-on bag (not backpacking)
Dear forum members, I did an extensive search for my question, but haven't found anything in the fora, so decided to make a thread. I currently use a Red Oxx Air Boss...
three days, two nights w/ a 24 liter pack?
Osprey has a new series of running packs, the Rev series (I currently own and love their small 1.5 liter Rev)- they make one in 24 liters http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/endurance__trail_fitness/rev_24 which I think might...
Cold sleeper gets FROZEN toes at night looking for UL but warm socks
Hi, I end up usually wearing both my hiking socks in my WM Mega or Ultra-light sleeping bag to try to minimise cold toes but once the temp gets down to just...
43 Miles on the Black Forest Trail
I've wanted to get out and hike this trail for the past two years and have been interrupted by weather or work but a break in my schedule opened up and I...
Italy, Slovenia, and Austria: a Thru-hike of the Alpe-Adria Trail
Italy, Slovenia, and Austria: a Thru-hike of the Alpe-Adria Trail In May 2014, we, Amy and James, thru-hiked the Alpe-Adria Trail (AAT). This long-distance route was inaugurated in 2012 and extends from...
2-year, 3,000 Mile Review of the Ortlieb Expedition Bike Bags
Hi Gang! Just reviewed a pretty awesome set of waterproof panniers on my blog. I also did a tutorial on modifying the bags for reduced weight. Check out both at MaxTheCyclist.com! Here's...
Gear list advice for a Wonderland Trail first-timer.
I tried to keep this short but failed. My system is pretty well dialed in so one change can have a ripple effect, hence the long post. Thanks for any advice. My...
