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Sun Hat vs Hoodie & Ball Cap
JCH: Â Regarding the $54 to get well designed a cap shipped to you... I have no doubt the hat is worth the money if you spend a lot of time in the...
One pack vs quiver (revisited 2020)
Thinking of one “main” pack for various activities.  Not saying there wouldn’t be other packs, like larger for dedicated wintery trips or smaller/thinner for an SUL overnighted, but this would be a...
HMG Customizations
I'm about to pull the trigger on an HMG Windrider, and was wondering if anyone with HMG packs chose any of the customizations I'm considering, and/or wish they did? I am thinking about...
PCT 2014
It may be 11 months away, but I'm pretty excited about the opportunity to hike the PCT (northbound) starting next april/may/whenever the conditions permit. I've been backpacking and climbing for about 5-6...
Pack size help needed
Hello all, I'm trying to get into the sport of ultralight backpacking. In honesty, "light" backpacking may be more appropriate. There are some creature comforts I simply can't give up. I'm trying...
BPL Absaroka
I just used my new Absaroka pack on a 3 day 2 night outing in N. Alabama on a particularly cold weekend. Temps ranged from 14-40, and I encountered both snow and...
Experience with nitecore NU25?
this headlamp looks pretty good. especially with ultralight headband from litesmith taking the weight down to 33g for a USB rechargeable headlamp with up to 360 lumens output. but not many user...
Which SteriPen Model?
No, it had about a 50% charge. We brought a solar charger/battery combo to keep it, my phone (used for navigation), and headlamp charged. The charger, incidentally, worked flawlessly. I bought a...
Simplifying a kit by taking as few things as possible
Companion forum thread to: Simplifying a kit by taking as few things as possible I've spent many years testing the idea that a kit that contains as few items as possible is...
How are folks getting under 7 lbs base?
@mchinnak - thank you for your suggestions! I didn't meant to imply I *only* bring the garmin for electronics, I was just trying to see how low the base weight could get....
JMT Gear List & Itinerary (2016)
Gear List & Itinerary I will be doing the JMT Aug. 29th - Sept. 17th. I have included on a separate tab my itinerary, feel free to browse/comment. Any criticism or advice...
New EE Quilt - The Convert
Looks like EE just announced (Oct 5 release) a new quilt/sleeping bag, similar to Zpacks'. The Convert: About 6oz heavier than a similarly spec'd revelation quilt (20deg) :) Disclaimer: I work for...
Self Rescue on the Bruneau River
Hey, just did a trip down the Bruneau River here in the desert of Idaho. It turned out quite a bit different than what we expected! I've got the full trip report...
PCT Gear Faves/Disasters
Was wanting to get opinions from anyone that has thru-hiked the PCT... Which piece of gear did you absolutely love on your thru-hike, and which piece seemed like a good idea but...
Be Prepared, Not Equipped
Brad, Thanks for the article. I've been backpacking for over 35-yrs, and I've only recently begun to put the money into lighter gear. In fact, I think you helped me pick my...
Lightweight Gear for NZ conditions
Hi All New to the forums here, lot s of interesting information - i was wondering about the transferability of the UL style gear to NZ conditions, particulary on the tops- peoples...
Buyer’s Remorse?
In the past 2 days I bought a Seedhouse SL2 tent, a Montbell UL Inner Down Jacket, new Superfeet, and a new headlamp. A hefty chunk of change for a grad student....
Confession: I'm not an ultralight backpacker
Ultralight gear allows me to take multiples of a lot of things. For example, I can bring two sleeping bags for the weight of just one, so I do, and I'm rarely...
New to Backpacking and Need Advice: My 3 Season Gear List <15 lbs
Hey y'all- first post here and fairly new to backpacking. I'm in the process of buying a bunch of gear, as I've previously only used my dad's (heavy) stuff. I've been reading...
Med kit & Ditty bag is part of my big 3! Help!
I have tried and tried to lose weight but my ditty bag and med kit together are more than my bag or my tarp w/ stakes & and line. I have lost...
