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Long, rainy miles tomorrow
Quick question: I'm doing an overnight tomorrow, about 30 miles each day. Forecast for tomorrow is RAIN. They're predicting over an inch. Daytime temps should max at about 55-58 F, so there's...
PCT 09 gear
I thought that since this year's batch of PCT hikers are returning home to thier computers, now would be a good time put some of my gear for next year up for...
Onion Valley to Whitney Portal (w/pics)
I just returned this morning (4 am!!) from a super-fast trip from Onion Valley to the Whitney Portal. I was on the trail on Tuesday morning at about 11:30am after dropping off...
Guylines both visible and stealthy?
Maybe an impossibility, but has anyone found a type of cordage that is both visible to avoid tripping and stealthy to avoid campsite detection? I'm not sure if this is what you...
REI Dividend and 20 % off sale ?
The sale needs to hurry the %#*^ up because daddy needs a another pair of Kuhl Revolvr pants for kicking it one time old school around town. That's actually how they are...
Road trip/day hike/over night backpacking trip in Utah.
Hi, Myself and two friends are planning a 7-9 day long road/backpacking trip in southern Utah. We're planning on flying in to Vegas and renting a SUV. We're thinking about hitting the...
August JMT. First UL Attempt
Hi Folks, I'm doing the JMT solo in August and would love it if someone could take a peak. I'm trying to pick out a tarp which is proving difficult. I'm tall,...
The week leading up to a trip.
Other than getting food/gear together, what do you do to prepare for a trip? Do you excercise with more or less intensity? Eat more or less than normal? Walk stairs with backpack...
Campsite Rage Cure?
So Last night, I had made a $22 reservation to do an overnighter in a local state part at a "primitive" backpacker's camp in an area where in spring and early summer...
Trail running pack
I am looking for light and comfortable trail running pack. Here is my list of priorities... NO bouncing, I have used other packs for running and they never can keep the contents...
Dear Santa...
What gear or apparel would everyone like to see that does not yet exist? Maybe the gear makers will listen (ok, probably not)... What I'd like is one of these companies to...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
4am seems reasonable to me. I'll plan on that. I'm sure some will start earlier and some optimistic fast guys might start later:-) B I was going to sleep in until maybe...
3 Days in the Whites Montains – Winter
I will be in the Whites next weekend and wanted to make sure I was prepared and was on the right track for gear. This is my Winter Gear list thus far....
My first sub 5 lb trip!
Well I completed my first sub 5 pound trip (4 lbs 15 oz) this weekend. I spent 2.5 days in the Pisgah National forest covering 40.2 miles. Less than a year ago...
Front Loading UL pack?
Robert, Great pics. Thanks for posting them. You know...what might be helpful to all reading this is a list of the gear and how many days food you had stuffed into the...
My new Flood/Spot duo
Stefan haha you're right it's hard to stay "on topic". I realized I didn't answer your question on my preference between spot and floody. I don't like the overly floody lights like...
Timberline Trail August 23-26
sacrificial first post to the Cascadian volcano gods. My sister and I met up for a backpacking trip around Mt Hood on the Timberline Trail last week. It was our first backpacking...
PCT Gear List & Backpack Advice!
Hello! I would LOVE it if some of you experienced people would be kind enough to pick apart my gear choices and scan a trained eye over what I’ve come up with....
three days, two nights w/ a 24 liter pack?
Check out Ken's instructions here, I originally used them for my Ohm. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=30922 No acid/vinegar added? How long do you rinse and does the dye fade if you don't use the acid...
Tennessee/Kentucky
Looking for a hiking/backpacking partner in the Tennessee/Kentucky area. I am interested in one day or multiple day trips. Would be up for several days backpacking outside the Tennessee/Kentucky area also. Tammy...
