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Gear Acquisition Syndrome
applies to anything ... is this you? ;) more at link I never made anything serious It’s good to have all that gear, IF you do something serious with it. That was...
Which GPS?
Getting ready to purchase a GPS and I've been trying to do some research, but so many of the reviews and articles are outdated. At this point I'm kind of leaning towards...
First trip for the wife
I'm taking the wife on an overnight trip to Hungry Packer Lake in the Sierras starting at Lake Sabrina. This will be her first backpacking trip. Thus far she's only done overnight...
Difference in gear for PCT vs. AT
I just finished an AT thru-hike and am ready to start planning my PCT hike for next year. I was ultralight through my whole AT hike. Starting March 5 I had plenty...
Current conversations with JMT hikers
I have only shopped in REI the last 18 months but was in a MEC in Toronto 3 years ago and the staff where really on the ball. "REI has certainly lowered...
Current conversations with JMT hikers
Some of us have arrived at a ripe old age, well over 45, and we simply are not speedy anymore. I keep going by reducing my base weight each year by one...
Current conversations with JMT hikers
I wanted to relay some interesting observations I had over the last 16 days on the JMT, with "traditional" hiking folks; ie bigger or more traditional packs etc. I was really surprised...
Leaving the rain jacket at home... thoughts
I think the core issue centers on UL principles and essentials, with rain gear being just one item on the list. A primary principle of UL hiking is to take only what...
Leaving the rain jacket at home... thoughts
Does anyone do ever do this on non-thru hikes? Example: a 5 night hike in high sierra/ section of JMT, etc.. Lets just say a trip where covering a lot of miles...
How much waterproofing is enough?
I'm looking for a new tent to replace an ancient one that failed spectacularly on the trail recently. I've noticed a pretty big difference between companies in how much waterproofing they use....
My next quilt #10
After my 9th quilt (and 1 bag), I am only going to make 1 more for a while. Going for a quilt to fill as many niches as possible. I have seemed...
22 Gram Esbit Kit
Yeah that is my order :). If that Ti stove/pot holder does not work out I'll give your stove a go :). Thank you Dan. I sent a burner along with your...
Velcro for a silnylon tent floor?
I just got back for a two-night trip. Both nights, I had to deal with my NeoAir sliding around on my silnylon tent floor (in a TarpTent Notch, BTW). This, despite the...
Recommendation for wedge/bivy tent
I am on the market for a "wedge" style bivy tent. I have looked at specs on different models until my head spun and couldn't make up my mind, so I figured...
Hiking near Kings Canyon - what time of year?
Some friends and I are planning a trip to the South Lake / Black Giant / Evo Basin area in 2014 and the first thing we need to do is nail down...
car camping tent
I took my girls out camping this past 4 days and they loved it. Thing is, my tent was more akin to a sardine can than a comfortable respite for the night....
How to pack the HMG Porter pack?
Folks, I'm wondering how you are packing your HMG Porter packs? I have had mine for about a year and I've done a number of summer and winter trips with it. I'm...
Cozies: Are they worth the weight?
Has anybody done testing with cozies to see if they are really worth it? Certainly they keep your food a bit warmer, but do they help significantly with the rehydration process? My...
Impending JMT Hike Approaching LAST MINUTE GEAR Questions
Hey ya'll, looking to pull together my gear for my 14-day attempt of the JMT on Aug. 1...right now I'm planning on bringing my MLD Cuben Duo Tarp with MLD UL Bivy,...
What interesting gear have you found on the trail?
[...] Found a Columbia nylon hat on the LT last year.. cleaned it up.. quite comfy. Also found a pair of cheap flip flops and since i didn't have any camp shoes...
