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My gear list for long expedition use.
Hey, I'm Harald, I live in Belgium and I'm new here. I'm planning an expedition called Eco Expedition Eurasia, which will take me 2 to 3 years to finish. It will take...
sealed cavity double wall tent
I am making a cuben mid single wall, ventilated at the ends and top. Big enough for 2 and say 400 grams. I am playing with the idea of adding an inner...
Inertia - X - Frame: Ultralight Camping Pad
I just picked up one of these from Outdoor 76 outfitters in Franklin, NC and this thing is amazing. I took it home and tried it out with my bag and GG...
Gear List for an Ultra-midweight Hiker
I wouldn't describe myself as an ultra-light kind of guy. This is my 3-5 day setup. I'm planning on transversing the Olympics 2-3 times this summer, each 4-5 day affairs. Main Stuff:...
Another PCT Gear Review
I set out to hike the PCT this last summer. The plan was for my wife to join me for the second half. Turns out she doesn't really like thru-hiking all that...
Lightweight Backpacking, Wal-Mart Style
some of you guys assume that stuff in big box stores is disposable ... simply not true as i said costco carried MADE IN CANADA merino for $15 dollars not too long...
Thru-Hike Flashlight or Headlamp
Hello Everyone, I am planning and buying gear for the PCT comming up here in 5 months (2011). I have been looking at flashlight/ headbands for lighting , etc. My plan is...
OATC-615 Gear Recap
So this is my gear Re-cap from my trip--OATC 615 Starting with the gear check I got oked fun at for my gear but in a jealous way. My big three were...
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...
