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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...
My First Gear List
This is my first attempt at weighing everything and putting it into a spreadsheet. I'm going on a 26 mile two day trip in a couple of weeks in VA. Any input...
Outward Bound – Alpine Backpacking
I would like your thoughts on a topic along the same lines as the excellent Philmont article by Doug Prosser (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/boy_scout_gear_list_philmont.html) My wife Wendy is signed for a 9-day Women Only Outward...
Feedback Requested on Gear List
This gearlist has been a work in progress for quite some time. Obviously I've tried different gear throughout the years I've been backpacking but my attention to detail matured to the next...
Solo shelter advice, JMT and beyond
Hi all - would love your opinions on which solo shelter to bring on a JMT thru-hike and for longer term solo use, from you folks who frequent the Sierras. A few...
Seek Outside Unaweep or Revolution
I've gone to their website and watched YT videos. I must confess...I'm not getting what the attraction is to these packs. They're external-framed, don't have a lid (unless you want to spend...
UL hiker "swam with the sharks too many times"
Ugh... UL hiker dies of hypothermia ""Lacking four pounds of gear, it became a fatal mistake," said Steve Volla, Davis' son-in-law, said. "I don't think that she ever understood that ultralight doesn't...
Surefire Saint Minimus/Zebralight H31w first impressions
First a disclaimer - I'm a bit of a flashaholic so I tend to take the opportunity when in the woods (and lots of darkness) to try out different lights and configurations....
It's Always an Adventure
On October 27th Newton packed up his 1998 Toyota Tacoma and at 5:am left home for the North Shore of Lake Ponchartrain. In particular he was headed to the house of his...
