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Total Solar Eclipse 2017
Planning on being on the trail during the total solar eclipse in 2017. Â Never experienced one. Naive question, but I have no idea of the darkness. Â Can one hike during the...
PROFESSOR HIKE: TOP 10 BEGINNER HIKER BLUNDERS
http://www.backpacker.com/prof_hike_beginner_mistakes/skills/14472 6. Going ultra-light without ultra-experience A regular backpacker going ultra-light is like a vegetarian becoming a vegan—it takes time to dial down a new, safe system. Definitions vary, but ultra-light hiking...
So tell me that I'm not stupid.
Background: Im 16 years old, have been backpacking a bunch for the last 6 years and now I have a car. You can probably guess whats next. How stupid is it to...
Petzl e+LITE
Just arrived complete w/2xCR2032 batts. Initial observations. 1. interesting packaging 2. very small light - PTScout size. 3. protective case has nice closure retainer - a round rubber band, of sorts. 4....
Backpacking Pyromania
Companion forum thread to: Backpacking Pyromania One of my favorite activities in the backpacking experience is building a campfire; I look forward to it on nearly every trip I take… Nice vid. ...
Ditty Pocket Location Preference?
Hi all, I am looking at my second MYOG pack and am curious on your opinion on location for a pocket for random items. I plan to have two hip belt pockets,...
Help me lighten up for the CDT
Right now I am looking at being just under 14 lbs... not really as light as I would like to be, with the miles I am wanting to do. Planning on starting...
Starting to hone in on my gear list!
So my ultimate goal is a 19 day completion of the colorado trail in july, but I like to backpack solo in the desert of utah and anywhere I feel like in...
New MSR Snowshoes 2010 – 2011
I got the complete lowdown on the new MSR snowshoe range written up over on my blog. Six new models, sorted in three categories. Best addition are Floatation Tails which can be...
some input on my current gear list please
i've been slowly getting some new gear to added to my old stuff so that i can do a 1-2 250 mile backpacking trips next summer, along with shorter weekend trips that...
UL Solar Battery Chargers
Check out www.solarworld.com for tiny light and cheap solar panels and chargers including one for button batteries ($13/.3 oz) and one that does 2, 3, or 4 AA or AAA's ($25/ 1.5oz)....
Gear List for family backpack: Mom, Boy (9), and Girl (5)
I’d welcome ideas regarding the following gear list and regarding backpacking with kids in general. My story is as follows: after many years of occasional recreational backpacking, starting at age 12 with...
Survival situations?
In your collective years of wilderness travel, in what emergencies have you been involved? Not stories you've heard, not things that have happened to people you know. What's happened to you or...
Stealth Camping
Companion forum thread to: Stealth Camping Learn how to stealth camp through minimizing your impact, concealing your camp and preserving solitude. Thank-You Ryan! I love reading your threads. Great read, lots of...
LightBench: A Laboratory Testing Procotol for Comparing the Performance of Flashlights and Headlamps
In this technical brief, we quantitatively evaluate the performance of lights considering brightness, battery life, and weight into an objective Lightbench Index.
Black Diamond Moji R+ Lantern
During the long months of winter, we love the idea of having a tiny lantern inside of our tent, or at our side, while cooking in the dark....
LED headlamps, flashlights
Two places I've found excellent prices on lightweight headlamps and flashlights are www dot meritline dot com and www dot goldengadgets dot com. It is interesting that the high end stores get...
Great headlamps at Costco
We bought two a couple of weeks ago and went back to get more for our kids. 19.99 for two including the batteries. They are very, very bright @450 lumes. I...
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness. Anyway..here's some random thoughts I had. May be of interest to some: http://www.pmags.com/outdoor-gear-and-disaster-preparedness (Yeah..I'm being...
Flashlights & Headlamps: Technology, Design, and Performance
Flashlights & Headlamps: Technology, Design, and Performance is a masterclass for people who can’t afford to get lighting wrong— trail runners covering ground after dark mountaineers navigating technical terrain first responders working...
