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Help Me Find a USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight
I am looking for a compact, lightweight LED flashlight or headlamp that can be recharged via USB. Serving double duty as an external power bank or anything else is optional. The EasyAcc®...
Off-Trail in Joshua Tree NP
Wondering if anyone on here has experience off-trail in Joshua Tree NP? A few stretches some intel would be greatly appreciated. 1) South part of the park: From Lost Palms Oasis over...
How are folks getting under 7 lbs base?
I'm a pretty big nerd and created my own fancy spreadsheet and I've been plugging all the best UL gear I can find into it and I think the best I could...
Tic Tac pocket survival kit - what would you include?
I have an irrational fear of getting separated from my pack and having to survive like on Naked and Afraid. So I heard of people who see what survival gear items they...
Do Electronics Really Belong in the Wilderness ? !
Jumping in late... My two cents -- two things that don't belong in the wilderness: 1. Anything that interferes with safety and reasonable enjoyment of peace and quiet. 2. An attitude at...
Getting into bed under a minimal tarp while its raining
I'm just curious- I mean, I understand that with good site selection, setting up the tarp keeping in mind the prevailing winds, and using a bivy (optional) you can stay pretty much...
Northville-Placid Trail: From Past to Present
I started backpacking because of a dog. He was a big red dog of questionable descent, what the locals called a “Rock” (mixed breed Rottweiler). I had rescued him off the streets...
A little help please
I think the first step should be to go through all your gear and determine whether or not you need to bring each item. Studies show that items left at home contribute...
EOS Review
Ryan- Excellent scientifically credible and thorough review for the EOS headlamp. Headlamps as a marketplace category, is experiencing a revolution in technology that is hard to keep up with as a consumer....
Black Diamond Helping Japan
Wanted to mention that Black Diamond is donating 100% of all Headlamp and Lantern sales between now and April 5th to the American Red Cross for the disaster relief effort in Japan....
Opinions on waist packs for backpacking
Seems like the latest thru-hiking fad is wearing a front-facing waist pack (or fanny pack) with your backpack. Fans claim it’s handy storage, doesn’t get in the way, and it’s also useful...
Lightest functional solar/battery combination for charging on the go
It seems like the posts on this are all a bit old, so what does people use these days for charging iphones? For thru-hiking? Anyone know of a good setup for a...
PCT thru hike 2017...tear this ultralight newbie's pack apart!
Title says it all. I'm now in the hands of the pros, so be rough with me, it'll toughen me up for the trail. https://lighterpack.com/ What am I missing? What do I...
Head Lamp for Camp - Some night hiking
>"But the moment you say "night hiking" ... And not all places are well defined moderate trails .. Youll want a pretty decent headlamp" Yeah, wet ground and rain really suck up...
Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking – Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists
Companion forum thread to:Mountain SuperUltraLight Backpacking â Going SUL in the Mountains with Adequate Shelter, Insulation, and Rain Protection. Part 3: M-SUL Base Weight Gear Lists "I've never been sure about that....
Are you a seasonal hiker?
Do some of you find yourselves putting backpacking on hold once winter comes? It's seems that the high sierras or other high elevation mountain ranges are the main destination of most backpackers...
cell phone-- bringin' it?
Eric, That is the point. Too many people substitute technology for fitness and skills. Not to mention the advantages of breaking away from the man-world in my first post. But, I advocate...
JMT: 14 days and 13 nights in nature.
This was a trip report I wrote for myself and am now deciding to share. I did the John Muir Trail start to finish at the end of July and through the...
Four Preschoolers on the AT
This past weekend I took my 4 ½ year-old twins for their first backpacking trip (a simple one-nighter). Accompanying us were two other dads (Matt and Bernie) and their 3 ½ year-old...
I did it! 5 lb Base Wt
Again, I want to thank everyone for their comments and assistance with my pack gear list. I posted my first list on 11-30-08, see the list at: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=16947&skip_to_post=129240#129240 I have thrown out...
