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alarm clock input needed
I have trouble waking up early in the morning when I’m on the trail. What watch or alarm clock do you use to wake yourself up on the trail? I’m wanting something...
Backcountry Ski Touring and What Do You Bring
New to ski touring. I will be making my rounds in the Sierra's and was wondering what any of you bring when it comes to cold weather camping. I guess that elevation...
Another newbie JMT gear list
I've never been much for making spreadsheets and weighing out all my gear, Â but then again I have never been on a trip quite like this. My longest prior trip was about...
Grand Canyon Rim-2-Rim Day Hike Suggestions
I know there have been previous threads on the Rim-2-Rim subject, yet, I didn't find too much info on exactly what I am trying to do.....so here goes. I would like to...
Anybody have experience with the Golite Roan-Plateau-800-Fill-Down-Hooded-Parka
Anybody have experience with the Golite Roan-Plateau-800-Fill-Down-Hooded-Parka? Im looking for a fairly warm down parka/jacket. The reviews on their site vary from great to poor quality control. http://www.golite.com/Ms-Roan-Plateau-800-Fill-Down-Hooded-Parka-P46883.aspx What about mtn hardwear...
To Kindle or not...that is the question
The cheapest kindle is about six ounces. How do they hold up on the trail? I'd hate it if it broke and I was left with nothing to read; the whole point...
Porcupine Mountains Gear List
I just posted my current fall gear list in my profile. I'm sorry I couldn't find a way to link it here. This is the list that I just used on a...
Hot weather(70-100F) shirt
I'm looking for a shirt to wear for my GC hike coming up in June. Its going to get pretty hot during the day, although we will be hiking in morning/evening. Even...
Night Hiking Newbie
Because of some scheduling issues, I may have to start a 2-day solo hike in the late evening this October -- long after sunset. I've been poking around here and on the...
You know there’s an ultralighter in the house when….
Today the UPS truck delivered a fairly large box from Gossamer Gear. My wife mentioned that a large box had come but that it seemed like it was empty :). Also last...
guyotdesigns firefly lantern
I didnt notice this searching on the site so I thought I would post it up. no weight on it though. only downfall is i dont know of a lightweight nalgene style...
Weather Instruments
Unusually, I purchased almost on the spur of the moment a Kestrel 4000 Weather Tracker that is selling on sale at www.backcountry-equipment.com for US$199, a pretty good deal compared to other on-line...
Tarp and groundsheet tips?
I'm noodling over a setup for warm nights where I use a tarp and groundsheet, with no bathtub floor or bug netting. What considerations, skills, caveats do I need to figure out...
First Timer....
https://lighterpack.com/r/coh3ji Hi All... I'm an avid backpacker who stays within 3 Season with temps into the low 30's</span> 49 years old (a 49er!) 165 lbs and 5'9" Live in Central CA and...
2012 R2R2R Group - Training Log's
Other than my first ultra, where I totally over thought my 'setup' in a lot of ways this is the second time that I have really given much thought to bottles and...
Mt. Whitney, Oct. 9th
I'm doing a day hike, though I realize most of you are backpackers I was supposed to hike Mt. Whitney this Sunday with a group of friends. portal to summit and back...
My 15lb Gear List
My list is down to 8lbs now and is posted in the community gear lists. http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/7920f9c1a74502d0247666405fe1a62e.pdf You can shave 2oz off firts-aid kit-think simple wound care and meds only. No water filters-use...
Gear List – Summer Sierra night hiking
Hello, I'm taking a backpacking trip in the Sierra's this summer. It includes a lot of night hiking and I'm thinking of sleeping (what small amount I do) during the day to...
2020 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
My trip report: I tried to shake a stomach bug. Puked my way up soup creek and down gorge creek. Pulled the plug at meadow creek. The End. Congrats to those who...
Improved Water Scoop: Design Phase
Background I had an idea for an improved water scoop. I thought I could hack my way through CAD and get a part 3D printed and show it to people on here...
