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Dominguez Canyon Sepia-Toned overload…
Finally made it to dry ground, and the newly christened Dominguez Canyon WILDERNESS in western CO this weekend. What a trip. nerdy gear talk will follow, but first THE TRIP:: Parked, signed...
New Gear List
Here is my NEW gear list. I made some changes to my last list and shaved off about 4 pounds or so. I also re-weighed everything to make sure I had the...
White Mountain Presidential Traverse
In a month I have planned to do a White Mountain Presidential Traverse for the first time. While I have several years of experience winter climbing in the Presidentials in the winter,...
headlamp/lantern
I'm new to backpacking (actually taking our first trip this weekend) and was looking for input on lighting. What do you all use for lighting? Not so much for navigating at night,...
Sweet spot
Some of us now are putting up our gearlists and really working them down to the absolute limit. Many of us are sub 5lbing now and even a few of us are...
2023 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
My plan, never having done this before, is to drive from MN (like 16hrs), park at Marias, and coordinate some carpool here around to the start. I believe that has worked out...
Winter Just-In-Case Sleeping Bag
A common rule of thumb for winter day hiking in NE USA is to carry an ~20deg sleeping bag in case of emergency overnight. However, most of us already carry nice puffy...
REI
I was strolling through the REI store, and I noticed a progressive merchandising concept. They are pushing more and more electronic devices, e.g. GPS receivers, heart-rate monitors, portable weather stations, LED tent...
Why a knife instead of scissors?
I think it's doomed because you started a thread with a preexisting bias and didn't like the responses and then you got snarky and judgmental about it. Yes, some people brought up...
100 Miles on the Colorado Trail 6/8 - 6/14
I finally got around to writing up a report of my time on the CT in June. The original plan was to thru hike, but a foot injury took me off the...
Flashlight / Headlight recommendations
Rei has this on sale: http://www.rei.com/product/829577/mammut-lucido-tx1-headlamp-2011-closeout which offers what appears to be an astounding battery life. I've used maglite minis for decades, but I'm finding them less and less reliable, and the...
Gear Geek 10 Essentials
I don't think those are 10 essentials. More like 10 miscellaneous. One person's great outdoor adventure that requires carrying 10 or more "essential" survival gadgets is another person's typical morning run. "You...
Best ounce you ever carried?
you speak truth best ounce: zaffarancha reposado best 3 oz: Zen Arcade on Mp3 An engagement ring. Sitting on the summit watching the sunset refract through the diamond was fantastic. Nothing has...
bivy for the desert
I'm considering a desert trip in December (haven't settled on where). I live near and backpack on the AT in Virginia mostly. I usually use a small tarp (mld monk) or a...
CT Section Hike Summer 2019
Hey y'all, I have done plenty of little backpacking trips, and have lots of experience with big, giant, dumb heavy packs (thanks, Marine Corps infantry!) I would love a critique of my...
2019 REI Quarter Dome SL 1 tent vs. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 or...?
So many tent choices (and very much a 1st world problem.) I was about to jump on a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 when I saw the specs for the 2019...
What to buy with 50$ at LL Bean?
Hello- I've been lurking around here for a while but I've finally begun the transition to switch my gear into UL. I got a 50$ LL Bean giftcard at a company holiday...
Mini-Bic lighter
I think the Mini-Bic cigarette lighter is very popular in this crowd. Is there another butane lighter that is better or weighs fewer ounces? --B.G.-- Bob, maybe this will do? That must...
help with list
I am taking the leap from canoe/kayak camping/day hiking to backpacking. Here is my virtual list. Please feel free to rip it up. Many of the items have yet to be purchased....
AAA solar battery charger
Does anyone use a solar battery recharger for extended tours? I will be using AAA only. Weight, charging time and weather resistance are factors. We had a AA solar charger once and...
