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Lighter weight headband material for Black Diamond Spot
I know some people here have replaced the elastic bands on their headlamps. Does anyone have a link to the material they used? Seems like an easy place to lose an ounce....
Chopping a bit more weight, advice from the experts?
Hi all! Over the last year or so, I've drastically reduced the weight of my gear. I used to go backpacking with a 50-60lb pack, and I dreaded taking it off, simply...
Which SteriPen Model?
I see several comments like "continually buying batteries is expensive" and "it's nice to start the trip knowing the battery is fully charged". Why are people who use batteries not using rechargeable...
Anyone have a Marmot Plasma 30
Thinking about buying this bag, but there haven't been too many reviews as of yet. I know that backpacking.com gave the Plasma 15 their 2011 Editor's Choice award but I don't agree...
Winter Gear List (Smokies, 8-10 day trip)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/51c326c19dc19d3881db8defdf2577ef.pdf Ok, got my gear list added to my profile. I'm sure it needs some work, so help me out! Let me give some background so you guys know where I'm coming...
MYOG Net-tent Insert, designed to fit MLD Duomid
In July 2021, I made an insert for my Duomid and carried it for 4 lovely weeks on the PCT. My primary goal was to have an insert that was a few...
2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards - what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
Help Me Lighten My Winter Gear
Just did my second winter backpacking trip at Crater Lake! A snow storm hit us overnight, dumped 18" of snow, lows were -10 degrees F, and 45 mph wind gusts whipped my...
JMT August 25-September 12th
Hi guys, I am getting ready to do my first through hike. I am planning on leaving Lyell canyon in tuolomne on the 25th of August, and finishing on September 12th. I've...
No new gear in 2012........but........
I had taken the pledge, no new gear. But then I had a safety award debit card show up, and I had another one expiring, so I took the plunge for $58...
LED Headlamps and Lithium Batteries
Does anyone have insight on using lithium batteries in headlamps that are listed for use with alkaline batteries? I have a Princeton Tec Fuel(most recent version) and want to use lithium batteries...
Long Trail Unsupported Attempt - August 2010
Disclaimer: This trip report is very incomplete, not only because I didn't finish the trip. I didn't bring a camera, and my memory is not that clear after about 3 months. Most...
Apple Watch Ultra for Backpacking
The new Apple Watch Ultra was announced today. (So was the new Apple iPhone 14 - which now offers emergency satellite communications) The highlights that I gleaned as potentially most valuable vs....
Steripen Failure -- Diagnosis?
I was out yesterday in the San Bernardino National Forest on the Santa Ana River Trail and my Steri-Pen failed. The green indicator light came on, but it would flash red after...
New gear list, nothing fancy
So I just packed up everything for a weekender so I cant weight everything, but had the desire to post a gear list to have maybe some ol' vets look at it....
Wonderland trail solo August 2013
Mainly I'm undecided on my rain gear (how much, what type) and how light to really bother to go, now that I'm firmly in the "pretty light" category and this trip is...
Heavily revised JMT gear list
I previously posted my JMT gear list and have since changed quite a few things, mostly due to everyone's great advice. However, I'm sure there is still more for me to learn...
Preliminary LMT gear list
I'm relatively new to the light backpacking scene but I've lived in the Sierras my whole life and have always wanted to do this trail. The plan is to do it 15AUG-29AUG....
My “storm” camp
On Thursday, Jan. 21st I snowshoed into the Spring Mountains just outside Las Vegas and near the small ski resort where I'm a patroller. That day was the beginning of the last...
Gabe’s Gear list
Hi, My name is Gabe. I love to go backpacking. I try to go "ultralight" and am always looking to lighten my load, but I'm a full time student and I don't...
