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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...
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...
Start w/ survival kit
New here, first post. I come at UL backpacking from a different angle than most, I think. I start with a Personal Survival Kit (PSK). Like any survival kit, its tuned for...
Start w/ survival kit
New here, first post. I come at UL backpacking from a different angle than most, I think. I start with a Personal Survival Kit (PSK). Like any survival kit, its tuned for...
Guyot Designs Firefly
I picked up a Firefly a couple weeks ago on a whim. I figured it would be a fun toy, and maybe make the one Lexan bottle I carry a bit more...
1 oz. grill
I made a light grill primarily for fly fishing trips in the Sierra Nevada. On my recent trip to test it out, I only caught fish above the legal fire altitude... so...
Superstition Southwest Winter Jan 4-5
Country United States State Arizona Area Superstition WIlderness Trip Month (01) - January Gear List Sierra Designs High Route Tarp Tyvek Ground sheet GoLite 20 degree down bag GoLite Jam pack 50l...
GGG 2023 Gathering of Gear Geeks
More great news Gear Geeks! GGG founder Ken Thompson will be attending and helping out this year. He has so many shelters he's not sure which one he'll be bringing for the...
First Aid Kit: Too Far Down the UL Rabbit Hole?
I think I may have gone a bit too far down the UL rabbit hole in terms of de-bulking my FAK and would appreciate some feedback from others who may have fallen...
??Vapor Barrier or WPB Bivy as Emergency/Overnite Snowmobiling Shelter
I'm an avid Peak Bagger/UL 3 season (ocassional winter) Hiker & Snowmobiler in the Northeast. Have limited experience/knowledge with hiking with Vapor Barrier Mitts/Gloves, clothing concepts. Recently I unexpectedly overnighted when when...
2016 Bob Marshall Open
This years event started at Bean Lake near Augusta and ended at Cedar Ck campground near Condon This was my second year taking on the challenge. Â Last year I went with Kevin...
