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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...
Packing Light with 95 lbs: 40 Days Without Resupply in Far-Eastern Russia
This is a story about a 40-day backpacking trip in the Far East (Russia) where I started with a pack that weighed 95 lb (43 kg).
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...
Wonderland Trail in 4 days
Tom and I put in for permits for the Wonderland Trail in March and were unsuccessful, they eliminated walk up permits and did another drawing, came up empty again (despite mid September...
More Reasons to Modify Gear
There are many good motives for altering equipment. Mostly we focus on reducing weight, fixing problems, or adding features. Here are a few more reasons.
Stealth camping
Hi, Can you guys share any info on free camping? I believe that it is called “stealth camping”? I know that in Canada you can stay on Crown Land for some time...
Gear Brands and Their Pimps
People tend to look at you funny if you talk about stuff you don't know about... so I talk about the gear I have. I know how it works, or didn't work,...
Looking for light solo tent: your help needed
I'm thinking about getting a Eureka Spitfire (2lb 14oz according to manufacturer). This seems like an incredible deal (around $75 delivered). I figure I can by 3 or 4 of them for...
OR News – Day 1 Roundup: New Products for Lightweight Backpacking, Hiking, and Camping (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004)
Day 1 summary of new products from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2004.
Personal Locator Beacon vs In Reach type communicators
Hello, on my recent Oregon thru-hike I noticed that most people were now carrying In-Reach and Spot type communicators. I had always thought Personal Locator Beacons were the better choice, because they...
