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Lost Coast Trail Jan 2011
Hey fellas, This is a repost from my blog. Its geared towards my friends and family who are not backpackers so the writeup is a bit amateur for this site. Enjoy the...
Appalachian Trail…
If you were doing a thru-hike in 2010 and planned to cover the whole trail, Im interested to hear what everyone would put on their gear list, how much each item would...
Cheapest possible gear lilst
I have a feeling this might be criticized, but here goes lol: I have a friend who has never backpacked, but wants to try it out for a long weekend or a...
NiMh Battery Charger
I have a NiMh charger that came with AA batteries rated at 2300mAh The instruction sheet gives the charge times for 2100mAh and 2300mAh -- with the latter requiring longer time. Now,...
Ostrander Ski Hut snowshoe trip
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience snowshoeing out to the Ostrander hut in Yosemite. I am hoping to plan a trip out there in January or February with a small...
SteriPEN adventurer Opti question...
I just got this item and have yet to use it in the field. It seems to be much improved from what I read about earlier models, and will save me an...
Lonesome Complex Fire – Revisited
Last fall I filed a trip report of a hike into the Sky Lakes Wilderness to get an up close look at the Lonesome Complex Fire burning near Crater Lake. I have...
Lonesome Complex Fire – Revisited
Last fall I filed a trip report of a hike into the Sky Lakes Wilderness to get an up close look at the Lonesome Complex Fire burning near Crater Lake. I have...
Lonesome Complex Fire – Revisited
Last fall I filed a trip report of a hike into the Sky Lakes Wilderness to get an up close look at the Lonesome Complex Fire burning near Crater Lake. I have...
Right VS Wrong or Left VS Right
I have been toying with the Idea of writing a book on backpacking. Since I have always done everything the way I was taught I thought that this summer I would explore...
What's Your Weakness?
Mine is Shelter. My current list: Hexamid, Lunar Solo, Gatewood Cape, Golite Hex, Speer Hammock, BPL Bivy & Tarp. I sold my Squall Classic because of the noisey spinnaker fabric, and sold...
3-Season pack list - help me cut weigh
This is my overall 3-season pack list.  I add/remove stuff as needed based on season, weather, night hiking, etc.  I'd really like to get down to around 15 lbs base weight.  Any help...
Mt. San Gorgonio TR
After my two prior attempts at summitting San G were unsuccessful, finally this weekend the husband and i made it to the top. Last Thursday we got a late start and were...
Newbie Help/Input
Hi- I'm planning on taking my 5 1/2 year old daughter on a 9 day, 47 mile backpacking trip. I'm slowly assembling gear and would love suggestions/ input. We will average 5...
Ursack: Black or white?
I've used the classic white Ursack for many years, now looking to get an XL version, and see they have shifted to Black as the default color with White available as "retro"....
Would you consider donating some lightweight gear?
For some time I've wanted to provide the Philmont experience to kids that can't afford it. I got lucky, and have just been given a slot for a Crew of 12 in...
Would you consider donating some lightweight gear?
For some time I've wanted to provide the Philmont experience to kids that can't afford it. I got lucky, and have just been given a slot for a Crew of 12 in...
Would you consider donating some lightweight gear?
For some time I've wanted to provide the Philmont experience to kids that can't afford it. I got lucky, and have just been given a slot for a Crew of 12 in...
Tour de Lake (Superior) — Seeking Advice
I'm biking around Lake Superior (1300 miles) with a friend during a three-week span from mid-October to early November. Correspondingly, we will only be able to carry only what can fit in...
Perils of stealth camping, hiking, or even jogging in the US
This guy was homeless (James Boyd) not a recreational user, but still shows the dangers when confronted by law enforcement in a nice area as darkness falls (the Foothills Open Space is...
