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Cowboy Camping Condensation Question
Here's the scenario: It's October in the mountains of Idaho. You get a late start on the trail and just pull out your pad and sleeping bag. You look up at a...
Does a bear poop in the woods?
I see TP flowers occasionally Do people intentionally mark where their poop is buried so someone else doesn't accidentally step in it? That's the only reason I can think of because the...
Complete thru-hike personal care and laundry kit
With any water source, be it lake, stream or spigot, I can take myself and my clothes from dirty and smelly to clean enough to board mass transit. Perhaps I might want...
Which Packs Have Easy to Reach Side Water Bottle Holders?
I have struggled with Zpacks, HMG, Elemental Horizons, MLD, and Mystery Ranch. I have had success with Sierra Designs (Flex Capacitor)Â and Osprey (Exos). Any suggestions welcomed, thanks. LK Easier to...
Nemo Moonlite Elite Reclining Camp Chair (18 oz )
Chair will be available for purchase soon. MSRP $180! Up until now the only real competitor to the Helinox Chair Zero has been the REI Flexlite and it's designed markedly different than...
Help with how to sew a tricky seam
Hi folks I'm planning a single skin A-frame shelter with a groundsheet that stretches right to the edge of the fly. Here are a couple of examples - the Turner Fellside and...
Trailhead Car Breakins
On last backpacking trip (north cascades, PCT, Washington) we came back to find back window broken out of our Honda Fit and most of the trunk contents stolen.  Other cars parked...
alternative to Opsak for odor-proof bags?
Ever since I tried the Ursack/Opsak combo, I've never gone back to using a canister (unless required by regulation) or a traditional bear hang (except for few instances in remote desert environments...
XUL Overnight Kit For Temps > 50* F (3.2 lb)
I know XUL is technically 3 lb or less but close enough. Full rain and bug protection along with everything needed for a comfortable night out in warmer temps. Does not include...
Backpacking Pyromania
Companion forum thread to: Backpacking Pyromania One of my favorite activities in the backpacking experience is building a campfire; I look forward to it on nearly every trip I take… Nice vid. ...
Inexpensive alternative to Ursack?
I recently bought and received this item:https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832858467638.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.715b1802mAxpWW&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US It looks to be made out of the same material as the pants I had earlier bought/received from this thread: The material has a high...
Arctic level sleeping pad system-primarily insulated w/ vacuum insulated panels
I don't expect there to be much interest in this pad system because it is a fairly niche item (and fairly heavy and somewhat bulky), but maybe some might find it peripherally...
Fall Colors at the Lake
https://youtu.be/1t9l3h7pXjI?si=xE906Z2acGXG0jof Country United States State New York Area Harriman State Park Trip Month (10) - October Report / Notes I love the seasons. Summer, winter, spring and the fall all bring their...
It’s Alive! BackpackingJargon.com
BackpackingJargon.com, my long-term passion project, is finally online. Nearly 600 entries with simple descriptions of unusual backpacking words, acronyms, and phrases. Designed for American backpackers unfamiliar with some expressions. These are not...
Could use some help with a carbon fiber tri-leg stool
Hey folks, first time posting. I'm really desiring an ultralight backpacking tri-leg stool. I generally push my legs pretty hard when hiking and just don't find it comfortable to sit on the...
Carbon fiber or Ti tubes for Flexlite Air?
Based on Ryan’s review it looks like the majority of the chairs weight is from the aluminium tubes. I’m considering buying carbon fiber / Ti tubes to replace them, except for the folding...
Coffee Pour Over-2nd Cup Options
Anyone doing coffee pour overs? I love the taste but this requires another mug/cup. Other than a paper coffee cup, what are you using for your receiving mug/cup? I've been using the...
Single wall tents and dealing with condensation the next day
Over the summer I did the Collegiate Loop using a Tarptent Double Rainbow Li (DCF). The tent worked out great and was well worth the slight penalty in packed volume. The major...
How Effective are Backflushing and Storage Practices for Squeeze Filters
I use an aquarium air pump to dry out my filters and hydration bladders. My filter life got much better when I started using distilled water for final rinse. In AZ, the...
Gas canister stabilizer legs
Minor question but a tiny eeny bit of weight - do you bring the plastic canister "legs?" Or just make sure your rock is flat before loading up your stove? I guess...
