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Handheld GPS Units - who uses them?
Our crew (613B) was awarded Trek 23 - a North Country trek where we'll be spending a whole lot of time in the Valle Vidal. We've been told that the trails aren't...
2016 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Well looks like the end of day 2. Adrian detoured up to Black Bear bridge and then back south to where he's camped at Little Salmon Creek. So he's headed for Lion...
Petzl Warranty?
I have a Petzl Tactikka that has 2 issues. The hinge for the battery compartment is broken and the little rubber cover on the switch is split/torn. This is a pretty expensive...
New Pacific Coast Trail Record
I declare today as Heather Anderson day. Heather should finish the PCT today with a time of 61 days. Old record is 64. Although the 3 days off the time is huge...
First Time Lightweighter. Hows It Looking?
The idea of carrying a 20 pound pack instead of a 50 pounder has caused me to meticulously look at my gear list. Any other help on cutting down weight would be...
Tarptent vs MSR
We shall see. If she starts whinning I will sleep by the door so I am the one that get disturbed if anyone has to wake up. However, if it become a...
GGG 2024
Hey Tyler, it will be great to meet you finally. Dude, PLEASE bring more of those awesome little micro-inflators! I forgot to hang onto one more myself last year and have been...
Bug out bag for uncertain times
Here's the scenario. World events escalate out of control and the unthinkable happens. US cities are bombed and destroyed, however you've been fortunate enough to make your way into the mountains with...
Petzl Core battery - where to buy? Alternatives?
I must be missing something. My Petzl Tikka 2 says 90 hours at 70 lumens. 2.76 oz. thats not regulated and PETZL lies about the "hours" regardless, as do most manufacturers for...
Ultimate Directions AK "Race" pack
I use apostrophes as it's much more than a race pack. This would be a suitable pack for most any long day adventures. AK is not for Alaska :), but Anton Kupricka...
lighter wt option for guylines?
I just acquired a new (used) shelter and I really like it, but it came with heavier guylines than I want/need. I weighed it in comparison with some Kelty Triptease I have,...
My start at Ultralight camping.
Hey everybody! This is my first post. I actually started hiking and camping this year and am already obsessed with getting lighter! Here is what I have now: -Osprey Manta 20 day...
UV water treatment including water containers
SteriPens have been discussed, but I haven't seen anyone list out everything needed for a "UV water system" including the prerequisite wide-mouth bottle (allowing 0.5L treatments) plus something else needed assuming 0.5L...
My 2011 JMT Gear List
Ok here is my great list for my JMT section hike. I am starting out at Rush Creek Trailhead on July 25th and will exiting via Bishop Pass on Aug. 3rd If...
Nemo Obi 2P Review...
Hey Guys, I nabbed a Nemo Obi 2P at REI today. It is light at 2lbs, 14.8oz for tent, fly and poles. Nice over-all design, but it is SMALL. Nemo says 27sq...
Philmont Gear List *FINAL*
First off, this is the final gear list of what I plan to take to philmont (northern New Mexico) on Sunday the 13th. It will be a 7 day trek with OATC....
Help me pare down my gear for a speed hike
I've mentioned on a couple of other threads that I want to do a 116 mile hike in three days. With food and water, my current gear list will put me at...
Favorite Small Lantern?
Just throwing this one out there ... As a photographer, at times I want to get photos of my tent/tarp setup in nice locations durin dusk with a nice glow coming from...
Remington RMHL2AAA-B
Serious Competition For the EOS Manufacturer's Specifications Weight: 2.2 oz. (not including batteries). Settings: High (80 lumens, 2.5hrs), Low (15 hrs.), flashing (5 hrs) Batteries: 2 AAA in water resistant enclosure. Regulation:...
Plug Efficiency
Any recommendations for a super fast (and light!) U.S. wall plug with four ports?  It can be USB or USB-C. In the event it matters, I’d be charging  two NiteCore Carbo 10000,...
