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SUL Wt Goals
Jamie, Glad you posted that link back to 2008. You inspired me and many others to give SUL a shot. It was one thing to read about the superstars of hiking doing...
My Gearlist, Please take a look
This is going to be my gearlist for a 1 month hike of the PCT, starting in southern OR working my way north. I will depart middle of June. Any suggestions for...
Ways to lighten up: 3 night trip to Havasupai
So I am new to this forum and lightweight backpacking in general. I've been doing Havasupai for 3 years in a row now and this year have started working on lightening my...
Winter Day Hiking Items: Scenario
SCENARIO: You are leaving at 5 am, January 15, from a trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park on Snowshoes, elevation is 7,000 feet. Temperature is 14 °F and it's snowing lightly with...
Rechargeable Lithium AA Batteries - anyone using them?
I just learned that rechargeable lithium double-A's are now a thing. I'd love to hear people's experiences using them! I might consider these for: -Steripen Classic: mine is about 10 years old,...
Luci inflatable, solar lantern.
I have used this little lantern on the last 3 backpacking trips I have taken and at home during a couple of power outages. The longest I have run it, on the...
New to UL -- Rocky Mtn, 3 season kit
Hi there everyone, I'm hoping for some feedback to improve or lighten my Rocky Mtn. 3 season kit. I've been working on it all year after a backpacking trip to Big Bend...
My smart phone, a digital swiss army knife.
Ok, so I am sure a lot of people here are familiar with smart phones and how they can be used to lighten the load of backpacking. But I thought I would...
Winter weight – need to loose some pounds!
Roger, It's interesting to see your decision making. You have a different set of variables and goals. I am usually in a teaching situation when I do the LONG trips in the...
Winter Kit- Let me know what you think
This is my winter backpacking list. It will be used in both the Colorado Rockies and the Utah desert for the most part. This list is under the assumption that I am...
Food for seirras? help
Well i am going up back packing in the sierras with my friend this summer. It is going to be fairly hot and i was wondering what would be a good intake...
Winter Must Haves
The candle just works! Bring it on all my winter trips when its snowing hard, sleeting, blusty winds or everything is burried under snow and ice. My candle is comforting inside my...
Marmots-Have they destroyed your gear?
Planning a trip soon in the Sierra. I have heard about marmots eating car wiring at certain trailheads. What about damaging your gear while you are away from your site? I plan...
What is a Backpacking Trip Failure?
Great essay, Ben. Reminds me of a video by Jeremiah Hikes in which he repeatedly says "oh well" when things don't go just right. He adapts but doesn't stress - a great...
Publisher's Gear Guide (2018-2019)
Companion forum thread to: Publisher's Gear Guide (2018-2019)My personal recommendations for ultralight and lightweight backpacking gear for 2018-2019 – gear that I’ve used all year in 2018 that includes the good stuff...
Fear of sleeping outside?
A good friend of mine (my dog sitter and massage therapist) has an irrational fear of sleeping outdoors. She's never attempted to backpack, but has tried car camping numerous times throughout her...
Pack Stack Order
Main pocket of your pack...bottom to top...what is the order of what goes in? Order when using a bear can and order when not using a bear can. Go! KJ Sleeping bag,...
PCT 2015 Gear List = Heavier than I would like
Hi all. Just got an annual membership the other day (to any other new people thinking of joining, use coupon code "packlessbemore2011" for 60% off!), and figured I would post my gear...
Patagonia Gear List
I will be spending 5 months in South America and hitting a bunch of treks in Patagonia and Peru. My treks in Patagonia will be January and February and ranging from 2...
Batteries for a ZebraLight H51
It IS deep. And you get to teach US about it once you have your equipment in hand . I just recently bought a Fenix. When I was looking at the website,...
