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My backpacking gear list - 16 year old AT section hiker
Hey guys, first time of this forum, I'm 16 and in love with backpacking, cant get it out of my mind, and i put together a comprehensive list of what take every...
Still another JMT Gear List 2011
Maybe we'll all see each other out there this summer. Hike dates July 25-August 15, southbound Yosemite to Whitney. Conditions probably warm and dry but we have been cautioned to be prepared...
What is the best sleeping pad? Maybe Peak Elite AC?
Hi, I did look in files and archives but I did not find too much that would help me. I have never backpacked before, only day hikes so I need some help...
SUL on the Shipwreck Coast
The Shipwreck Coast refers to the Lake Superior Shoreline in the upper peninsula of Michigan between Marquette and Whitefish Point, and includes the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It gets its name from...
More of a gear review than a trip report - Henry Coe overnight with new gear
I've had plantar fasciitis for a couple of months so haven't been able to get out and try the new gear I've been loading up on since last summer. I decided to...
Deciding between BearPaw Cub Den 1.5, Zpacks Hexamid (I chose Cub Den, here are the pics and initial setup)
Mark, I do get some condensation like all tents do here in the NW. When I get around to it I'll take pictures of my Lightheart Cuben Solo and post pictures similar...
The North Face Verto 26 pack?
Has anyone tried a North Face Verto 26 pack? It seems to fit into the GoLite Ion niche: 11oz, 26 liters, removable waist belt, one (???) water bottle pocket, and about $69....
Learning how to use an ice axe
I have very little experience using an ice axe and crampons and was considering taking this class. http://www.mtadventure.com/pages/mountaineering.html#crampon Does anyone have any feedback on this class? Or other recommendations? Taking a class...
Sleeping Pad for Summer Hiking/Camping in Yellowstone
I'm a regular Florida "camper" that's making my first run to Yellowstone at the end of May to early June. We are doing a 5 night venture, and I think I have...
Lighten up a Shasta Load
Hi all, Heading to Shasta in a couple weeks and wondering what I can leave behind. We're camping. Anyone want to take a crack at the list below? It's my personal gear,...
Frogg Toggs 2.8oz Emergency Poncho
I came across this one the other day and ordered one to check it out. It *is* thin and won't take weeks of abuse, but I thought it might work out for...
Suggestions for ways to teach a ul course for scouts ?
As the crazy uler of our troop and spl my scoutmaster has asked me to teach a lightweight backpacking course of course I said yes I love blabbing about gear and philosophy...
New to lightweight backpacking; trying to get some gear together, advice/suggestions?
Hey guys, first time posting here but have been reading for a little while. I've started wanting to get away from the 40lb backpack and 4lb boots as frankly it can (and...
Winter Sleep System/Insulation
- Sorry - Previous post was in the wrong forum Such is life. We're but a few wet weeks into spring and I'm already thinking of augmenting my winter gear. I'm looking...
Fastpacking Gear
Packed base weight (pbw) terms: UL is < 12 lb pbw (original def), some want to call it < 10 lb pbw SUL is < 5 lb pbw XUL is < 4...
Input on MYOG tarp/tent design?
I'm planning a MYOG tarp/tent and looking for initial feedback. The design is based *heavily* on pictures of Six Moons Designs shelters (never seen them in person)--basically, this is a Wild Oasis...
CO, UT, AZ in June
Hello friends. I'm taking a 2 week trip out west in mid June (12th-24th). I'll be flying into Denver, doing the Four Pass Loop overnight near Aspen, an overnight in Canyonlands NP...
Why use a Bivy
In this day and age of really lightweight 1P tents in the 2lb range I am seriously questioning the point of investing in a Bivy bag. Can someone explain to me why...
Advice wanted. Long distance ski mountaineering etc...
OK! So I had major equipment malfunctions 8 miles into my 300+ mile ski trip... (Tahoe to Whitney) Bent a Voile Cable binding... somehow... Broke a hip belt buckle on my pack,...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
I prefer the Skilman bear hang technique seen here on the Down Works website (great store btw!.. located in Santa Cruz, ca) http://www.downworks.com/downworks/Bear_Hitch_files/Skilman%20Bear%20Hitch.jpg It uses part PCT method and part pulley method...
