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9 Days Solo in the Wind River Range
At the beginning of September I flew to Jackson WY, and traveled to the Elkhart Park trailhead in the Winds. I went with 10 days of food and a plan to string...
Done with WM
Using a washing machine for the washing is often a source of considerable trouble. Most people use ordinary washing powder in their machines, and this presents two problems. First, ordinary washing powder...
Who can help with winter bags.
I just got the news i will probably be getting a winter bag for Christmas from my mother. Apparently she is a little worried about me playing out in the white mountains...
Georgia Winter Gear List for Review
This is my Winter Gear List for a Georgia Solo hike Distance: 20 miles, not the AT Duration: 1.5-days, 1-night Average Temps: Lows upper 20’s/low 30’s Highs upper 40’s/low 50’s Too early...
PCT Gear Faves/Disasters
Was wanting to get opinions from anyone that has thru-hiked the PCT... Which piece of gear did you absolutely love on your thru-hike, and which piece seemed like a good idea but...
My standard wind river range gear list, husband and wife. Would enjoy some feedback.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqQdiTZWplGYdFZ0RUQzS3RpZy0zVjdlMks2c3lqWXc&hl=en&authkey=CPr1pPQO We use this gear list generally anywhere in the Greater Yellowstone Region. We would generally use this summer backpacking, sometimes into shoulder seasons and temperatures about as low as the low...
11/30/10 Mt Washington
I went to bed at 11:30 setting the alarm clock to 4am. I guess being i was so excited to get up and climb and try out all my new winter gear...
Long Trail Unsupported Attempt - August 2010
Disclaimer: This trip report is very incomplete, not only because I didn't finish the trip. I didn't bring a camera, and my memory is not that clear after about 3 months. Most...
So tell me that I'm not stupid.
Background: Im 16 years old, have been backpacking a bunch for the last 6 years and now I have a car. You can probably guess whats next. How stupid is it to...
Absaroka Pack
multi use item. if you dont have a 6 cam "Lol" Worked on me. :) "I cant see packing 40+ lbs in a 40L pack ..." I guess it's theoretically possible, but...
Woman Has Lost Her Mind and Needs Advice
Dear Jeff, you're killin' me here. i don't even...hahaha, oh man. if that happens, i'll be sure to write about it. in the novelization. because really. also: have read A Walk in...
Better sleep layer in quilt
Hello all, I have a quick sleep layering question: Which of the following would provide more warmth for similar-ish weight when used as a sleep layer inside of a quilt: A vest...
Hillwalker fights off reindeer attack with walking pole
best reason evah to carry a walking stick ... santa's unemployed reindeer are getting rabid and ravenous http://outdoors.caledonianmercury.com/2010/11/23/hillwalker-fights-off-reindeer-attack-with-walking-pole/001335 “Walker attacked by reindeer” sounds like the storyline of a Christmas comedy cartoon, but...
Food for Winter
I am planning a winter hiking trip in December in PA and I was wondering if anyone had any great winter recipes. For an easy one pot meal this is a favorite...
Bivy Condensation
Is a bivy more likely to condensate with a bag that is a bit too warm for the conditions? Yes. Depends on the breathability of the sleeping bag shell, the breathability of...
Grand Canyon Gear Questions
I'm planning a mid-May trip from the North Rim, across the corridor (with some side canyon exploration), along Tanto plateau, and up hermits trail to the South Rim. I have 3 questions......
Paramo
I didn't want to jack another thread so i started my own. I am in the market for a waterproof jacket. I noticed Paramo mentioned in another thread and did some searching...
First time I ever weighed my gear!
I have been hiking/camping/backpacking ever since I was a kid, but I never sat and got a scale out and put my gear to the whole lightweight test with my current set...
Advice for a Feb. trip to Shining Rock
I plan to take my girlfriend hiking in the Shining Rock Wilderness area of western NC in early February. I have been reading a lot on hiking and cold weather and everything...
Post Your Layering System
As I expand my backpacking closet, I would like to see consistencies in what some of you wear as integral pieces of gear in different conditions. So, what is your layering system...
