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Efficient Battery Practices
Hello, I'm going for an FKT (3rd attempt at unsupported Long Trail) and by far the part of my kit that is causing me the most concern is battery power. I'll have...
Sleeping not inside a tent - how do you deal with it?
I almost always sleep inside a tent. When I'm in there, my belongings are strewn all over the place. My hat, my glasses, my gaiters, my chapstick/knife/hand santizer (usually in my pocket,...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Anybody know how Seth made out? Holler if you're alive buddy! Im alive and still hanging out in montana. Had an awesome trip and enjoyed meeting all of you guys. Trip report...
Japan, 1200km urban hike, October
Fully updated post. Trip; 50 days in Japan. October/Nov 2015. 1200km mostly urban walk. Food and clean water abundant - shops everywhere. Accom; Approx 35 nights indoors on floors, 10 nights outdoors...
My Gear List: Advice?
Pack: Dana Design Bridger (c. 2006, 5lbs 2 oz.) I plan on getting a Zpacks ArcBlast in Feb. '14 Sleep Sys: Tent: MSR MicroZoid w/footprint or Ozark Trails Jr. Dome Scout tent...
Help with my gear? Traveller, not hiker...
Here's my gear list. I'd love some advice! Keep in mind it's for long-term traveling, not hiking, which means carrying more comfort and miscellaneous items. I periodically throw out everything I haven't/won't...
AT 2 Person Gear list.
So, My girlfriend and I are steadily approaching the day when we get to summit Springer Mountain. Luckily, the wait is only 45 days and we on track with our preparations. I'd...
Backpacking sans batteries...
Okay, Mike Clelland (hi Mike, the books are AWESOME) advocates toilet paperless techniques. Some day I may try them, today is not that day. However, I decided that I was going to...
Newbie: Spider Gap-Lyman Lakes-Buck Creek Pass, full gear lis
Background: This is my first attempt to transition to UL. I'm heading out in 2 days, so I'd love comments in two forms: 1) what I could change in the last minute;...
4.8 oz. micro woodgas stove
Hi all, I've lurked here for some time and got a lot of useful information, but decided to come out into the open to share a recent project that some here might...
Spur of the moment AT Thru Hike Southbound question
Im having one of those FTW months and have decided to southbound it starting mid august, hopefully to be in atlanta for christmas. Im familiar only with the florida trail, my pack...
Zebralight w/ redlight
Hi, I am currently looking for a new headlamp. For a long time I have been very happy with my petzl tikka xp2 until it broke after I dropped it. Now, I...
ReX headtorch
G'day not groundbreaking ..but handy... 28 grams for headtorch / headlamp. Wanted to be able to use my ReX as a headtorch anytime, with a beanie etc.....wanted a red LED headtorch too..so...
Off-Season on the Oregon Coast Trail
Tides, blowdowns, and sunsets abound as Maggie Slepian and two friends tackle the quirky and challenging Oregon Coast Trail.
JMT thru-hike, cell phone charger, what is best ?
Need advice on thru hike charging phone please In my opinion the JMT is a trail best done without a cellphone, but I understand how it's nice to have the camera and...
Flash Reviews No. 13
Companion forum thread to:Flash Reviews No. 13 Save some weight and keep your fingers warmer too: Get some gloves with fingers on them and you can discard the metal handles on those...
7 nights in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness
This is an entry for Dave Chenault's Summer Trip Report contest. I intended the original media for this report to be pretty much just video, but I decided to add a significant...
Let's see your dinky stuff kit list
I have been stuck at home due to a 9 month pregnant wife, so over the past week or so I have been trying to improve and modify my kits in general....
Birthday Money
I still have $200 left from my birthday money and am looking for suggestions on how I should spend it to lighten up my pack. My wife and I are going to...
most efficient fast walking technique
With days getting shorter now in fall in Oregon, I am starting to run out of daylight on long days (20-30 mile range). Last year, I used to walk/ trail run if...
