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camping= fire, why?
a campfire is not something i count on when i'm out in the wild. i pack for the weather and in a pinch can build a fire if i'm soaking wet and...
Father, Mother, 2 daughters, 5 frineds and 1 dog trip
We finally managed to get our girls (almost 4 and 11 mo) out for their first backpack. We roped a friend and her 3.5yr old and another couple with their 3 yr...
The Alaska search and rescue thin line
Here's another article about a recent storm on Half Dome and hikers' misguided expectations for SAR. Some of the best quotes:"People are pushing their luck, trying to beat the weather, and their...
Exped Synmat UL7
Hi Ben, I heat its going to be the New Year, I was going to hold out until it came out also but decided to give the Medium a try and I...
Exped Synmat UL7
I just received this in the mail today. Normally ~$150, I was initially turned off by it due to price but bought it after a friend was able to score me a...
Tear down to rebuild
The method I have been using to achieve my perfect kit is going as light as I safely can to know what I TRULY need I then start adding back comforts for...
What are you thrashing, tossn' and turn'n sleepers sleeping in?
So, my normal car camping bag is a mummy bag that is rated for -0 degree weather. It has a lot of loft, and packs up pretty large, but is comfy and...
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Gear left at home
A big part of reducing pack weight is leaving things at home that experience or preparation allows you to overcome. Things like water shoes for example(my apologies if you take water shoes)....
shelter musings after some experimentation
I'd like to share some things from a recent trip and get your feedback. I know you all have a lot more experience in the UL methods than me. I have been...
Backpacking versus Thru-hiking
I don't know how you can go back to town life after spending that many months in the woods. I've had some sort of shock just coming back from three weeks in...
Backpacking versus Thru-hiking
Companion forum thread to:Backpacking versus Thru-hiking Not having done a thru hike...yet, I have over the years backpacked with a minimalist attitude. The last two years have me at a 5-7lb base...
Done with stoves, no more
Now before I get a lot of people telling me about how it's bad, let me give some background. I grew up way back in the backwoods of the mountains in northern...
What down fill weight does Primaloft compare to?
Michael: Since I'm not an expert, all I can do is report a real-world event with real-world people: “I went to fleece exclusively after topping out on Shoestring in -10º F (before...
first-time UL bag buyer—advice? (marmot plasma)
Hi, friends: Just joined here to see if I could get some expert advice—yeehaw! I've got a chance to buy a sleeping bag at a considerable discount, and since I desperately need...
Needed: High R-Value Inflatable Bottom Insulation for Hammocks
I would love to see an inflatable high R-value bottom insulation system for hammocks. It seems that it would be easy to make, as the fabrics could be extremely light-- they only...
Backpacking in the snow
Hey all Hope everyone has had an awesome summer of backpacking. As the summer season winds down I want to really get myself geared up for some winter backpacking. Was hoping to...
Water bottle--cook pot--water treatment vessel
I'm looking for something that will do all 3. I'm picturing a SP 700 mug with a screw top or something like a mason jar made from aluminum or titanium. I have...
Using a pack with excess capacity...
So I'm considering the Osprey Exos 46 vs the 58. I think that the 46 will cover me for most of my needs, but I was told that the 58 is better...
Here is my "Off the Cuff" Packing List I just packed for the weekend.
Well, nature calls and I decided to put together a pack tonight for a last-minute excursion into the mountains. This time, I took the reverse approach, more out of desire to "get...
