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GGG 2023 Gathering of Gear Geeks
Welcome Catherine! If you haven't followed the GGG's before we have a lot of fun meeting & greeting, showing new gear, taking a tour of the various shelters, "competitions" such as wood...
Hiking the North Rim Yosemite Valley via Rock Slides Trail.
Hi everybody, Just wondering if anybody has experience hiking the Rock Slides Trail aka the Old Big Oak Flats Rd. from Yosemite Valley to North Rim exiting via Snow Creek Trail to...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
John writes: >> layer the jacket over the vbl for even more loft... I think we might have a misunderstanding here. Kevin suggested using a hooded insulating jacket (a special BMW Cocoon...
barefoot stream fording?
I've spent a fortune reducing my pack weight and will leave many nice-to-have items at home for my 4-day Black Forest Trail (pennsylvania) solo backpacking trip. This 40-mile trail will include numerous...
Does this mean I'm ultralight?
I went through the new Backpacker's magazine gear guide, and I don't think there was a single item I wanted, due to the awareness of lighter, and often cheaper gear options. Does...
device chargers that use lithium AA's
I have very little technical knowledge about electronics and batteries, how they charge, etc. Please educate me. Apologies for the long post. I have seen discussions of fairly lightweight AA device chargers...
UL compass suggestions
I lost my Silva Polaris (can't recall the exact model) on my last trip to the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Any suggestions before I pull the trigger on another Polaris? http://www.austinkayak.com/products/3931/Silva-Polaris-177-Compass.html?gclid=CPzdpKXl-b4CFbTm7AodtxYAUw The...
Critique my first 3 season (L) gear list
It is in my profile. Like many, my last significant backpacking experience was lugging 45-55 pounds. I'm pretty pleased with the reductions thus far. I am mainly looking for practical suggestions or...
Point Reyes Trip January 24th-Please Read
If anyone from out of town needs a place to crash before/after the trip I have a ton of space available. Conveniently located on the 580/broadway auto row in oakland, I'm also...
Outfitting Kids & Grandkids
Last summer our daughter and I began outfitting her two boys, then 9 and 14, with backpacking gear. They went on a 2 day trip with their neighbors in the Sierra Nevada....
DIAD "the Beaten Path" Absaroka-Beartooth's
Wanted to get in a high mountain lake patrol that would maximize contacts (and minimize time), decided on the "the Beaten Path"- don't really care for the moniker, but the name has...
Elemental Horizons Kalais
An overview of the Elemental Horizons Kalais pack. In spending months researching for a new pack I knew I wanted to give a cottage company my business as I absolutely believe in...
Pecos Wilderness in the Fall
I've been wanting to hike in the Pecos Wilderness for a few years now. But every year it seems something comes up (forest fire, new job, injury, etc). So I think this...
Rab down sleeping bags at least 60% off
James, do you still have the PDF? If so, would you be willing to email it to me (antbach at snet.net). Thanks! You can download PDFs hereRab sleeping bag specs in PDF...
Having food stolen
Just a curious thread. Has anyone had the food stolen by animals in the backcountry? If so, what food, what animals, and where were you? This fall I went to the Grand...
Extra batteries vs recharging via power bank
Hey guys, Im carrying tons of camera batteries on the trail these days. Â 2lbs worth to be exact for my GoPro and Sony A7. Â When I add up all the mah...
Gear: What breaks when and why?
I like the wearing shorts in the snow picture : ) After the positive response to my original post I have gone through my whole gear list and completed my report now....
Recharging CR2032
Hi, i've misplaced my Petzl E+light, and i'm now considering if i should get a new one. One thing that's bothered me is the batteries. I knew i could buy bulk CR2032...
How to Best Pack Your UL/Frameless Backpack with UL Gear
Companion forum thread to:How to Best Pack Your UL/Frameless Backpack with UL Gear It would have been nice to see a sequence of photos of the pack being packed. -Frank In regardings...
Hiking the AT in Shenandoah National Park in winter with a 7.6 lb BPW (+ camera)
This week I completed a 62 mile section hike in SNP on the Appalachian Trail. I plan to do a full gear breakdown as soon as I have a chance. If you...
