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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...
How do you stay clean?
"Ah well, Darwin Awards and self destruction: nothing like it. Carry on." I was wondering who would hit the post button first. +1 Darwin rules. As always. ;0)) > I once went...
Cold B/A pad, adding insulation?
I'm new to this site. Maybe/probably this idea/concern has been addressed... I have used my '15* BA Ranger' pretty extensively and for me it is at-best a +40 bag. I'm a cold...
Question: Your Energy Lifestyle and Backpacking
This is definitely going around in circles. Let's all just give up... "Governments continue to enforce various "environmental" taxes and have done for years, yet do absolutely nothing with it." Cars keep...
Another JMT List
http://lighterpack.com/r/5elf4n I start July 27. Looking for any suggestions on replacing things or possibly things I've forgotten. Some explanations: Gossamer Gear 1/8" pad: I heard bear canisters can rub holes in the...
People who don't enjoy camping
A fully-enclosed hammock tarp (like the one with doors from Zpacks is enough like a tent that my dog, at least, wouldn't know the difference. Of course she's not the brightest pup...
People who don't enjoy camping
"If not for necessary bodily functions I might not get up until noon." Ah, another member of the Crack of Noon club. Welcome. I usually fall asleep around 2 am, wake up...
First Backpacking Gear List
Just put together my first pack, just under 30 lbs. I just graduated from College, and so I do not have too much money to spend on ultralight gear. I am using...
Another STP deal
Full disclosure: I don't work for this store; I fact the place kind of gives me the creeps and I've only bought from them a couple times. But they do have some...
RTW gear brainstorming
Hi all! My first post here, been enjoying reading the forum for a couple weeks. I am in the midst of planning a RTW trip for 2015 (April to whenever...I'm hoping at...
no sleep bag camping
Has anyone just slept in the tent with a therm-a-rest and used those emergency blanket (look like foil)? I am really trying to reduce my weight and the bag seems like about...
Platypus: Durability, Repair, Technique
1) How durable are the Platypus 1L Softbottles? What is their weak point, if/when they fail--around the collar? The bottom? Is there an “early warning” at which point you should dispose? 2)...
rain splats. (somebody please make these in cuben fiber)
i recently discovered these: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/ar3.htm after 15yrs of bicycle commuting, and they are *amazing*. i'd really love to find somebody to make these in cuben fiber, adapted to backpacking. (thinking the under...
Hexamid solo vs. Solplex
I have a Hexamid solo I used once last year on a solo trip. The new Solplex has had me lusting after it since it came out, since it has all the...
UL rainjacket with good breathability chat
Is breathability really that important? If you are just wearing a base layer, well it's not like you are going to get very wet. A non breathable rain jacket prevents evaporative cooling...
4 season pack recommendations for camera carrying backpacker. Up to 10 day trips.
Hey all. I've gotten into hiking a lot over the last few years as I've picked up photography and moved to a beautiful part of the world. I've decided to finally head...
Questions about putting some eVent fabric onto Cuben MLD SoloMid for venting
Hi, i'm trying to turn my Cuben SoloMid into the ultimate winter tent, and so i'm going to be making some alternations, such as adding some silnylon to the bottom edges so...
