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2022 Bob Open
If the route hadn’t taken me to Missoula (my hometown), I don’t think the long float on Day 4 would have added much to the overall trip. There is a tangible change...
Ivy Bell Hotsprings - Still as magical as they used to be? (Inyo NF, CA)
I've heard a rumor that the Ivy Bell Hot-springs in Inyo National Forest (from Red's Meadow via Fish Creek Trail or from Duck Creek Trailhead) are dirty and losing their heat. Anyone...
Your Favorite Flashlight
Arguably, if weight were my only concern at all I'd simply exercise the discipline of being bedded down before the sun sets. But it's not, and even if this were my focus...
3 Season Hammock Gear List Critique
Greetings everyone. Here is my most recent 3 season gear list. The last couple of seasons I have moved to hammocks and not looked back. Been working like crazy to get my...
Georgia Winter Gear List for Review
This is my Winter Gear List for a Georgia Solo hike Distance: 20 miles, not the AT Duration: 1.5-days, 1-night Average Temps: Lows upper 20’s/low 30’s Highs upper 40’s/low 50’s Too early...
Christmas Loot! Show us what ya got!
When it comes to gear, Santa comes to my house all year. Frees him up to see you guys in December. When I came home from my fiancees parents house late X-mas...
Fenix L1D Rebel
Insane Brightness= Rebel>Cree I run year round to stay in shape for hiking. Of course working 7-5 every day does not allow me to always run when the sun is shining. For...
Was UL a phase for you?
I'm 65 & just started backpacking 3 years ago. I've never thought about even attempting SUL--too entrenched in creature comforts, but I read Lighten Up and follow BPL and am able to...
Photon and other micro-lights
I use a Photon light as a backup (and occasionally, as my only light). I'd like to replace it with something with an easier battery change. I find that when the battery...
Help with wife's gear.
We have a grand canyon trip planned in October temps will be 40-80 as we are going rim to rim. I really want her to enjoy backpacking so need some help before...
Tonto Trail, Nov 2008
It has taken me awhile, but I finally completed a trip report for my hike of the Tonto Trail last November. I started at the South Bass trailhead and exited 9 days...
MLD serenity shelter vs bug bivy
I am currently trying to decide between 2 bug shelters by MLD: the Serenity Shelter and the Bug Bivy. Serenity: extra protection extra privacy taller Bivy: lighter slightly wider better views cheaper...
what size backpack…i’m new!
hey everyone! i'm pretty new...i'll be going on a 3-5 day hiking trip in the black hills in june and i'm wondering what size of pack i should buy? Alex, The general...
Hiking and Using Technology...
I'd first like to preface that this is into way criticizing anyone, as there are many different reasons for why we all do what we do and everyone has different goals, different...
Game Changer - The First Graphene Power Bank Slashes Recharging Times
It's been known for some time that Graphene has the potential for improving lithium batteries, but apart from a couple of scammy-looking Chinese products nothing has reached the market - until now....
KS backpack options
I'm considering purchasing a KS ultralight gear KS 50 as my first UL backpack, and I would appreciate some advice on the multitude of options. I plan to use this pack for...
The Disco Divas
For as long as I could remember, I had been asking myself, “What next?” Now, as my girls were getting older, it was becoming increasingly important to me that the time I...
Status of practical solar chargers?
I've read the threads of solar panels and IMO it's impossible to figure out the right approach here regarding charging batteries in the wild. The issues seem to boil down to: -...
Backpacking in winter and being bored?
Winter is coming up here in a few months and I'm considering heading up to Yosemite to spend some time in the valley without the tourists. The one issue I was thinking...
Packing routine
How long does it take you to get your packing routine straightened out? At the start I pack in a reasonable way, then refine it over the next few days as I...
