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Emigrant Wilderness SUL Trip - July 13-14
Jay, I'm considering that Friday night option if you still have room. The main reason I wanted to leave Saturday morning was to avoid the traffic getting out of the city, so...
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More
Scotland: the West Highland Way, the Cape Wrath Trail, and More We (Amy and James) spent five weeks in April and May walking in Scotland. Our trip started at Glasgow Central Station...
Borah Cuben Bivy +Polycro or Ti Goat Pharmigan bivy
Hi all, I am looking to lighten up a bit more this year, and round out a system that provides options depending on the scenario In the past year I have moved...
Pukaskwa: 160kms Around the Outside via Foot & Raft
Preface: The Coastal Hiking Trail in Pukaskwa National Park ("Puck-a-saw") is reputed to be one of the finer hikes in Ontario. It runs 57km (38 miles) of coastline in the NE corner...
Lightest fully enclosed shelter for one - complete tent or tarp + bug net?
In the effort to get the lightest fully enclosed shelter, I'm trying to decide between a complete shelter or one where you piece the components together. At present, I'm not really comfortable...
Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists
Companion forum thread to:Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists "I've never been sure about that....
Klymit Inertia X Wave
Anybody have any experience with the Inertia X Wave? I like the thought of a 3/4 pad with 25" of width but wonder if it will be comfortable for a full time...
ZPacks 20 vs. Katabatic Gear Alsek vs. ? bag
So I'm looking for a bag/quilt to replace my Mountain Hardwear Phantom 32 sleeping bag. Most trips are summer Colorado mountains, where the temps can reach down to freezing. I'd really like...
REI limiting returns to one year
This also doesn't affect the manufactures very much. REI doesn't get reimbursed by the manufactures for the returns. That's why they sell all of the returns at their garage sales and recoup...
Chris and Andrew's 2013 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open Trip Report
Living in California, it's easy to get complacent and only go backpacking when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Following Dave's excellent blog and trip reports from the likes...
lifestyle choices
I don't think that the life style choices that thru hikers, and generally people who have prioritized the outdoors is really discussed too often. I'm curious about how people have engineered their...
Very Pleasant Tent from Six Moon Designs
Really like my new skyscape. Took forever to receive it, but that's the nature of small companies with hot products. Ron and Brandon delivered what they promised, and there were no holes...
Hey you from that out-of-control-thread move over here and plan a trip
Really. I for one bowed out of a trip this weekend as I am just getting over not feeling too well, and I missed out on hiking with some great people I...
Pyrenean Traverse -- Logistics
HRP Véron/HRP Joosten/GR10/GR11 I was intending just to follow Joosten. I was thinking in terms of a month long walk (not accounting for side trips)...though I do have extra time if I...
Long pants or shorts in hot weather??
I'm prepping for a long hike in August. I normally wear shorts, but some think long pants keep them cooler. I am not asking which is better (I live in shorts), but...
**rule** chose bright colored gear
... You're going to get different perspectives on this. Many people choose muted, natural colors to better blend in. I do, however, choose bright colors for some of my gear, which comes...
How stupid is it to go into the wilderness without a shelter or survival skills?
So a family member did this and they don't seem to understand that this was a VERY risky camping strategy and that they almost died. They went 10 miles into the woods...
TGO Challenge 2013 – Crossing Scotland from the Atlantic to the North Sea
A quarter century ago I studied in Edinburgh – Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence. To compensate for the nerd inside I joined the Edinburgh University Orienteering Club and participated in a lot...
Ozark Trail Cocoon 200 Sleeping Bag
I recently found a 1 pound 5 ounce sleeping bag at walmart. It is 90 percent duck down and is rated to 32f. If your on a budget or just give it...
How long do you hold on to extra gear you don't really use?
I have several pieces of gear, mostly packs, sleeping bags and pads, that I don't find myself using ( some for a couple of years now). I have kept most of it...
