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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...
Email Newsletter – 20260827 – Fall Hiking – Brynje
fall gear & skills / unlimited membership / masterclass features / fishnet base layers / TRIPS / dyneema tarps / camping safety in the wind
Field Notes: Retreat from a Spring Alpine Storm
Companion forum thread to: Field Notes: Retreat from a Spring Alpine StormOn the leading edge of the last bomb cyclone storm cycle that hit the Rockies and Midwest this spring (April 2019),...
my gear
GEAR LIST FOR 2-3 SEASON SOLO HIKING IN NEW ZEALAND from the mountains to the sea, the terrain found in New Zealand is varied and can change as quickly as the weather....
Help with MYOG Steripen Freedom solar charger
Hi, My girlfriend and I would like to make a solar charger for her Steripen Freedom. The Freedom has an internal lithium polymer battery that can be recharged through a USB port....
46 cent keychain light
I bought 40 of these keychain lights about a year ago and gave them away to friends. I just bought ten more and they seem to be as good as the first...
TRT No. 2
Hey everyone, I'll be heading up to try again for the Tahoe Rim Trail Record going Unsupported on Jul 8th. There will be 4 of us starting at the same time. I...
