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Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking?
Expert Answers How Safe is Ultralight Hiking? http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/hiking/expert/ex111799.htm I found this article amusing and can not figure out how she came to the conclusion that you are not safe if you go...
ULA Circuit
The true rating would probably be closer to a 4.5 LIKES (In order of importance to me): Semi-custom fit. Ordered a small waist and medium torso and have a better fitting pack...
Longest Lasting Sun Block
What in your esteemed opinion is the longest lasting sun block? I don't need high SPF per se, just something "sweat resistant" that I only need to apply once a day, for...
Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part I
Companion forum thread to: Comparative Fuel Efficiency and Carry Weight for Six Lightweight Backpacking Cooking Systems: Part I Assembling Comparable Cooking Systems and Test Data OK I'm gonna have to pony up...
Reflections on a Long Day [long]
The Trip So, yesterday was one of my more ambitious hikes I've done solo. This was on a very familiar piece of trail on the southern AT. The course was an out-and-back...
Plugging in the Formula Correctly…
OK, we all know that: 1. Base weight = everything in the pack or hanging onto it except for consumables 2. Consumables = food, fuel and water 3. Total pack weight =...
Newbie Winter AT Hiking Gear List
My Coleman has been running well since, but I took it apart anyway. I needed plyers to turn the burner, so it would have been a difficult repair in the field. The...
Newbie Winter AT Hiking Gear List
Hi all, I'm a noob on hiking light, and am working into it. I've got plenty of the heavy stuff, and am spending some summer hikes finding and testing lighter weight 3-season...
Clark Jungle Hammock Ultra Light
I started hammocking a couple years ago with a Clark North American. Loved it, but too heavy. So I moved on to the Ultra Light. Also loved it. But, in search of...
curiosity kills the cat: rappelling off a thin cord
This is somewhat off-topic, but I am curious as to why high-strength cords such as 5 mm technora are not recommended for use as static (rappel) ropes? 5 mm technora is ultralight...
is gore-tex safe?
i was wondering if anybody was worried about the health risks of gore-tex (and other waterproof breathable fabrics). here in canada, a study was recently released showing children with, for lack of...
Tahoe-Yosemite trail gearlist
I may have the opertunity to hike the tahoe-yosemite trail this summer in early august, I am not positive if I will have the time, but it looks good so far, anyway,...
Beginner DIY-er: Considerations of Feasability, Cost
So I'm a 20-year-old college student in the middle of my undergrad years, and I've had the good fortune to get bitten by the backpacking bug early in life. I've barely had...
Water filter comparisons
I'm considering a new water filter and have some to compare. MSR Sweetwater Guardian (found a possible deal) I do like the idea of a cleanable filter and being able to treat...
How Low Ya Think It Will Go?
I am looking at the MontBell Warm Up Liner inside of a bivy for summer use. ANyone have a guess on the temperature it will go down to? Kevin, I have no...
Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
I am thinking of getting a poncho tarp and the Mountain Laurel Designs 1.35 Silnylon Pro seems the best because of its length and catenary ridge line. The review here seems very...
Hammock Tips for Cold and Blowing Rain?
Actually, I should have titled this: please convince me to buy a down underquilt. I have a hennessy hammock and have used in cold weather using foam and air pads. It worked...
hammock tips for cold weather?
Hi guys. OK, the short story is that the loaner tent I had coming is not coming anymore, and I am heading to north Ontario for 4 nights over this weekend. Forecast...
Mountain Bike Camping gear list
I need to cut weight here, but there are some unique circumstances: 1. I'm riding trails, not fire roads. Nimbleness on the trail and a full suspension bike are in the cards,...
Spring hike
I got out for a couple days and was able to put some new toys to the test. Six Moons Designs Gatewood Cape: I finally got a chance to put it to...
