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Recomendations for a newbie?
Hello, I recently got into backpacking and climbing the 14ers around Colorado, and am looking to branch out more this summer. My main complaint is my pack weight, so I come to...
Deschutes River Overnighter
Here's photos from an overnight trip I took a couple of weeks ago on the Deschutes River. I traveled the lower section of the river, which empties into the Columbia about a...
Backpacks for kids?
Anyone have backpack suggestions for an 8 year old? Just realized my old vapor trail won't fit him.... What's his torso length? ULA makes an adjustable Circuit. My tall seven-year-son is not...
Pinnacles National Park - best trails/hikes?
After weeks of going around the clock except for our nearby daily sanity training hike, the Ms. and I are itching to explore new terrain. Pinnacles National Park at only about 1...
Grand Canyon -- Rim to River to Rim in August Is this Stupid
So I will be going to the Grand Canyon South Rim in August of this year and I am thinking about hiking to the river and back in one day. And my...
feedback on UL list for Fall in GA/NC mountains
Looking for some feedback on this list. I am assuming daytime temps warm enough to hike in shirt and shorts, but need pants and a fleece if they dip too low. I...
New to forum, new to packing light
Here is a list of the items we will be taking on a 5 day backpacking trip thru the Black Hills. We will be placing 2 food/water/fuel along the way. Our average...
Sub 10lbs for 100 Mile Wilderness in September
Hello All- I uploaded my current gear list (attached to my profile) for my late summer Maine trek in the 100 mile wilderness. Let me know what you think, and any tips/areas...
Easton Kilo
"I think the 2011 Nemo Obi Elite should give this a big run for the money. 31sq feet, steep vertical wall ends, over 40" of headroom, freestanding, double walled, side entry, and...
Electric Bear Fence
Cool! Now to reduce the weight of such systems. I suspect that before long it will be de rigeur for groups. Probably awhile before it becomes solo viable. Interesting that the video...
Sierra Nevada Red Fox
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/01/28/382243042/rare-fox-takes-a-walk-in-the-park-and-yosemite-staff-cheer Awesome. I've had two close fox (not red fox) encounters. Once while running at Pinnacles around dusk I stopped to enjoy the sunset and moments later a fox sauntered across the...
How Do You Occupy Self during Evening/Downtime when Solo?
1. Campfire 2. I don't go winter camping by myself anymore. In summer it doesn't matter, I hike and explore all day and by the time it gets dark, I'm tired anyways....
3-season gear list, want to lose some weight
Hi everyone, long time lurker/first time poster here. I finally decided to become a member and say hello! This forum has already provided a wealth of information, and I can't wait to...
Summer Sierra / Lost Coast List
So here we go, revised and temporary, for a couple of short trips coming up weighed it all on luggage scale with water bottles and got 6.9 lbs. Higher than hoped, but...
Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
3 things you can generally count on with cascade designs 1. their pads are accurately rated 2. they will take care of you no matter what 3. youll pay for more $$$$...
Looking for help breaking the 5lb barrier
Greetings. I am going to be through hiking the AT next Summer, I have a lot of gear from hiking I have done in the past however I have never been as...
Looking for help breaking the 5lb barrier
Greetings. I am going to be through hiking the AT next Summer, I have a lot of gear from hiking I have done in the past however I have never been as...
Looking for help breaking the 5lb barrier
Greetings. I am going to be through hiking the AT next Summer, I have a lot of gear from hiking I have done in the past however I have never been as...
Best type of pack for a child.
What do you think the best type of backpack would be for a 10 year old boy? Here's what I'm debating: I could buy a frameless lightweight pack and spend a good...
ADK high peaks next week
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AqA9IJ39mdCDdEoweFJFT2dXWkU1MElCQWNxQmRGdEE&hl=en I'm going on an 8 day solo trip starting this weekend. Food is the biggest problem - I'm 6'4 with a monster metabolism and need about 3 pounds per day, but...
