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Family visits on JMT?
I'm finally thinking of doing the whole JMT next summer, and I'm looking for a way to see my wife and son half way through. He'll be 2 years old then, so...
Coming Soon – Backpacking Light Coverage of the Summer 2009 Outdoor Retailer Show (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009)
Companion forum thread to:Coming Soon - Backpacking Light Coverage of the Summer 2009 Outdoor Retailer Show (Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009) If you have time I would appreciate it if you could...
Battery charger pack specs comparison!
Great chart -- thank you for sharing all your hard work! It helped me make a decision on which one to buy, so I'm very grateful. :^) I received my Fluxmob Bolt....
Uinta Highline Trail 2021
I had been wanting to hike the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah for a couple of years. It’s a ~104 mile alpine trail that often remains above 10,000 ft for much of...
The Wonderland
On August 1st, my daughter and I stepped onto the Wonderland Trail with a permit in hand (rather wired to my pack) for a seven day itinerary. The trip was cut short...
John Muir Trail Record Attempt 22-July
Two amazing runners Krissy Moehl, and Jenn Shelton will going attempting the FKT (fastest known time) on the John Muir Trail Tomorrow. Here is some information for everyone if they would like...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
"Well, I don't know how long I can sit in for him." That is pretty awesome, actually. ; ) Have a good evening. Dan, re: "Hey Richard, that must be Hannegan Pass?...
How do you store/organizer your gear?
Right now I have everything laying around in cardboard boxes. It works but is somewhat cluttered and disorganized. Just wondering if there is any useful "gear" to store your "gear"? I would...
Important Lesson’s You’ve Learned the Hard Way
1. Instant coffee always tastes that way. 2. One of my good hiking buddies chastises the rest of us for "goal oriented hiking." Sometimes you have to relax your ambitions and just...
Gear list advice for a Wonderland Trail first-timer.
I tried to keep this short but failed. My system is pretty well dialed in so one change can have a ripple effect, hence the long post. Thanks for any advice. My...
Old-timey, sentimental/nostalgic gear?
See next Prompted by the thread on gear that could be called art... Do most of us have something that we bring along that isn’t really the best or lightest option but...
Others Bug Me With This in the Backcountry!
The reality here is it's only burning leaves. That's it. Almost all cigars and pipe tobacco are 100% natural no additives nothing that is not wholey organic. I actually smoke cigars and...
Favorite Three Pieces of Gear Used in 2004?
What are your favorite 3 pieces of Gear used "day-in-day-out" so to speak during 2004? 1) Gossamer Gear Lightrek Poles -- the featherweight is sooo luxurious! Plus they multitask as shelter supports....
New England-area GTG #2: Winter Wonderland
Awesome. This is getting better by the day. Tommy D, if we don't end up doing Southern VT for the group gathering, I'm still hoping to do at least one or two...
present battery technology
Since most of us use backpacking gadgets like cameras and GPS units that rely on batteries I'm wondering if there are any companies making AA or AAA lithium polymer RECHARGABLE batteries (like...
Homeless Gear
I want to start a hypothetical gear discussion here. If you knew you were going to be homeless indefinitely and had to choose gear to suit that scenario, what would you choose...
Earthquake kit/old heavy stuff
Well, the earthquake in Japan has us thinking once again about putting some stuff in an outdoor Rubbermaid closet for earthquake preparedness. Going through my backpacking closet this morning with an eye...
How do you carry/filter/store water?
Arthur...thx for the chuckle. 😊 I have just recently acquired Aquamira tablets & plan on carrying some as backups. As noted, I have had wonderful success with our 2 SteriPens...almost flawless. (More...
Bears -n- Bivys
When hiking/camping in bear country, would it be advisable to sleep in a tent over a bivy or a bivy/tarp combo, or does it really matter? I suppose a half-millimeter of fabric...
MLD Burn
Andy- Your two packs shipped yesterday. Thanks! Nice Andy :D Yeppers, a Burn and Exodus. Problem now is that Im looking to start collecting gear for winter and will need a pack....
