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Ultralight Hunting: Towards a Coherent Definition
I've tried backpacking hunts a few times in Alaska but they never quite worked as planned. Twice I've "backpacked" with overnight gear and shot my caribou before I could find my first...
Trail Days 2010 – Damascus Virginia
Trail Days is an AT festival held in Damascus, VA (southwest VA) every spring. The AT goes through the center of town, and Damascus has been labeled the friendliest town on the...
Silver Mocassin Trail, Angeles NF, 3/15
After the heavy loads of winter, my pack felt like nothing as I tossed it into the trunk. Summer is here. Craig’s wife was super nice to give us a lift to...
Pack List for a Sierra High Route variation
Steve Roper pioneered a fantastic, often off-trail alternative to the JMT and it's crowds, bears and (sadly) areas of overuse. It's called the Sierra High Route and often has been the core...
BatteryBench: A Protocol for Testing Portable Battery Chargers and Electronic Devices for Backpacking
Rex Sanders runs through an extensive protocol for testing portable battery chargers and electronic devices.
First multitool / knife
Hello. I'm looking to purchase my first multitool/knife for basic trail hiking and backpacking. I don't have a specific use case, but I imagine I might find myself in a situation where...
3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
This trip celebrated the reunion of two guys who did a lot of backpacking in the Kern Basin back in the 80’s, before the demands of family and profession forced my friend,...
3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
This trip celebrated the reunion of two guys who did a lot of backpacking in the Kern Basin back in the 80’s, before the demands of family and profession forced my friend,...
3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
This trip celebrated the reunion of two guys who did a lot of backpacking in the Kern Basin back in the 80’s, before the demands of family and profession forced my friend,...
How many packs and shelters is too many?
I want to buy more shelters. I want to buy more packs. I really like my Gorilla, and the circuit carries very, very well with that nasty bear can. I'm really intrigued...
Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review
Companion forum thread to:Hennessy Hyperlite Asym Zip Hammock Review Brad - what is the weight recommendation for the Hammock? Body plus gear? Thanks, Hennessy's website says 200 lbs. Great article. I'd like...
John Muir Trail Record Attempt 22-July
At 7:33 "SPOT Time" they were about 2 miles south of Pinchot Pass, ~ 61 miles covered in 23 hours. 'spot time' ?????? "SPOT Time" - the time indicated on the SPOT...
2019 JMT Gear Feedback!
Hey everyone, I'm a long time lurker who is looking for some feedback. I have been a weekend backpacker for about six years now and have been on dozens of trips all...
Lightweight LED Flashlights
Hello, I wrote a post about Lightweight LED Flashlights in my blog. The Fenix L0D is really good if you would like to save a few Grams :-) Johann A simple keychain...
You know you’ve hit bottom when..
After seeing rapid initial gains in my UL 'weight-loss' program, I got too enthusiastic, and did some stoopid stuff. Impulsive purchases, and careless modifications of UL gear come to mind. I have...
Collapsable Chopsticks
Here's a quick and easy one: take-out chopsticks and 2 inches of 1/4 inch od poly tubing from the hardware store. In the first photo I have the tubing pushed down onto...
