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Cost-Per-Use
Interesting argument being made here: http://semi-rad.com/2013/01/whats-the-cost-per-use-of-your-skisbikerack/ interesting way to look at things. I sometimes look at my shoes or backpack as dollars per mile. A friend mine rented everything he could. Bikes,...
The Big Sur - over nighter
Planning on backpacking the big sur this weekend with a friend. Driving down and getting started Saturday morning.. planning on coming home Sunday BUT * We NEED A STARTING POINT, GOOD HIKE/SCENERY...
New LED technology
Interesting article about Cambridge U. researchers creating more efficient and affordable LED capable of cheaply replacing household bulbs: http://www.dailytech.com/New%20NearProduction%20Super%20Lightbulb%20Lasts%2060%20Years%20Costs%20285/article14094.htm Wonder if we might see this technology in headlamps soon.
one tough trip- snowshoe across the Bob Marshall Wilderness
This was a trip that Tom and I have talked about a couple of years now, but were finally able to pull it off last week. Â Our route would start on the...
Pandemic Wilderness Explorers Are Straining Search and Rescue
The NYTimes has a story about the pandemic making people outdoor crazy and venturing into areas they are ill prepared for in some cases. This is not necessarily news to the people...
Do you think ideas are discounted because of the source?
Do you think people discount some of the great ideas here because as soon as they see the word "light" they automatically reject it? As if backpaking light is a "brand" they...
Surefire Titanium LED
Titanium body, 1.9 ounces, 3.15 inches long. Priced at $499.00 and as easy to lose as a $10.00 Solitaire. Who's in? http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/24451/sesent/00 $500! ouch... that could by a lot of headlamps That's...
GGG #8 Planning Survey
I think the one from the 6th one is an article. With all the HD video cameras we will have, a video blog isn't out of reach. It could be fun !,...
Long Trail Early Fall
On September 12th I will be hiking on the AT from Pawling NY to the LT in Williamstown MA where I will begin a traditional north bound E2E. I am planning on...
Water purificationn below freezing?
I believe all of the hollow fiber water filters will break/crack so they are unusable if they freeze, correct? Other than boiling and tablets what are some suggestions for water purification when...
Fuel stove
Does anybody make a lightweight titanium stove that burns fuel, such as coleman, alcohol, instead of wood to keep a tent warm. The idea is to have like a cook stove inside...
Newbie seeking gear list options for Annapurna Circuit Trek
Hi! My first post here and already begging for a gear list ;) I must say I read a whole bunch of posts here that come pretty close to what I am...
100 miles of adventure across the Bob!
Tom M sent me a proposed route a couple of months ago on caltopo link- basically a route that went from Montana Hwy 200 to Hwy 2 (bordering Glacier). Â We revised it...
Sykes Hot Springs Backpack
Sykes Hot Springs is a popular backpacker destination located in the Ventana Wilderness near Big Sur. The trek is ten mile each way. The hike starts at 400 ft elevation and hits...
Heating your tent with a candle or oil lantern
I've used telescoping candle lanterns as well as a Candoil lamp oil lantern to heat a 3 person dome tent. IT works well with the Candoil lantern lasting over 3 hours. Back...
Is all weight equal? - Trekking Poles ...
More full workout, this stuff is so self-evident to me that I have to wonder if, as I have suspected, my early childhood cross country skiing engrained this method and technique so...
How Many People Can You Outfit?
Gosh- I currently have tent space for 10 plus tarp space for another 5. My wife and I have 8 sleeping bags. I own 7 stoves and we have 9 packs. We...
Calculating No. of Extra Batteries
Ok, so I was thinking about how many extra Li AAA batts. to bring for my Fenix L0D light on a given trip. Has anyone done this before in a spreadsheet for...
Beginner Backpacker needing assist: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Rainier, Enchantments
Hi there! My girlfriend and I are going on a bunch of different trips this coming fall and we are fairly new to the UL backpacking (she’s completely new to backpacking), though...
Beginner Backpacker needing assist: Kenai Fjords, Denali, Rainier, Enchantments
Hi there! My girlfriend and I are going on a bunch of different trips this coming fall and we are fairly new to the UL backpacking (she's completely new to backpacking), though...
