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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...
Katadyn SteriPen Ultra UV Water Purifier
This thread is the official product listing for member gear reviews of this product. Add your review as a reply to help build the shared knowledge base. - Mods BPL Listing ID:...
iPhone 6s - Protection & Charging
Hello! So, I recently purchased an iPhone 6S, which I will be taking with me on my thru-hike of the PCT. I've read lots of posts about maximizing battery life, good apps,...
JMT speed record attempt
Ralph, Great attempt and excellent documentation of your trip and the logistics. I think the single biggest takeaway for me was the notion of night hiking the more vertical sections, since speed...
Mid 40's Sleep System
Wanted to get some takes on something I'm thinking about trying to keep bulk and weight as low as possible. I'd like to hear from those who've tried similar or have some...
UL me for winter
Does anyone want to give me ideas for a UL 7 day winter Loyalsock trail Trip? I own Osprey Exos 58 Tarptent SS1 and Kifaru para tarp with annex Big Agnes Insulated...
Weight savings…
What is your most unexpected or clever gear choice or modification or duel use gear to save weight? Its not glamorous but I use SPF 40 chap stick for lip and sun...
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...
