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FYI: zebralight nomenclature
To help anyone who has a hard time understanding how Zebralight names their lights, here is a key (unashamedly plagiarized from red02 and syncytial at Candlepower Forums in this posting): Type ....
working on my JMT gear list
This is what I have so far - I NEED extra sleep comfort, as I have a LOT of trouble sleeping, even at home. This includes everything (including fishing gear & bear...
Thoughts on the ZPACKS MultiPack
Hey Guys. Especially if your not ehh...associated with ZPACKS...what are your thoughts on the MultiPack? I have an arc blast and like the idea of wearing it as a chest pack. Yes,...
Delorme inReach 1.5, inReach SE
The Delorme inReach satellite communications devices provide two way SMS texting/email, SOS and manual and automatic position reporting from anywhere on the planet in a compact waterproof package. I rate their cost...
Which rechargeable batteries to get?
(Notice: I don't know much about electronics. If anyone has any comments, suggestions, or warnings please let me know!) I plan on taking four 18650 rechargeable batteries on a PCT through-hike this...
Becoming disoriented in the woods
I think there's a name for that phenomenon, where our brains try to make landmarks seem consistently perpendicular or parallel. I don't know the name for it, but have experienced it. And...
24 Photo Essay: Gene Marshall Trail, Ventura, CA Backcountry
Completed a quick sub 24-hour thru-hike of the ~19 mile Gene Marshall/Piedra Blanca Trail through the Sespe Wilderness in the Ventura County Mountains 3/16-17. The trail starts at the Reyes Creek Campground...
Last Minute PCT Gear List
So I'll be leaving to solo hike the PCT in about two weeks, and was hoping you guys could give me some last minute input on my gear list: https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=0AsKkls9oG92KdEtXWDVfSThLM3pQX2VENG5GWDhqTGc&hl=en&output=html My main...
Moosejaw rewards back up and running
Not quite a gear deal, but for those of us with points that have been burning a hole in our virtual pockets, MJ rewards is back up and running. Just in time...
On My Way
Ok, I'm on my way. Just finished reading R. Jordan & R. Jardine book. I have (started too) cross over to the light side. All of my, aging gear is heavy. Over...
The COVID 19 outbreak. Does it mean MORE backpacking this year?
Another thought is even flattening the initial curve up in cases  countries will still be fighting intermittent viral outbreaks for 18 more months at a minimum (assuming a vaccine is ready, etc..)....
Electric cooking in the wilderness – a rough analysis
I know what you are thinking – Are you crazy? Who would cook with electricity in the wilderness? Why? I'll run the numbers, so we'll see how crazy that might be. But...
Winter List: wet cold condtions
Location: Dolly Sods Wilderness or Roaring Plains Wilderness, West Virginia Dates: anytime December-March Conditions: winter, cold-wet, snow depth > 24" likely, daytime temps above 20F (-6.7C) Average high temp: 34F (1C) Average...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
Would you consider yourself an 'Old Goat' Art? Best of luck to ya over the next 6 weeks or so. Looking forward to hearing how you run in the Ol Goat 50....
Big Bend January 2011
Me and some friends are planning on going out to Big Bend National Park on the 6th. We'll be staying for 3 nights and plan on doing the loop in the center...
Socal gear list
Preseason. I thought it would be a good time to get my gear together for the season. Most of this gear I used last year, and I want to refine my kit....
Petzel Headlamps New And Improved
Recently Petzel has upgraded the majority of their headlamps. I figured Id bring this to everyones attention so you can analyze the improvements they have made to these newer models. Also for...
Petzel Headlamps New And Improved
Recently Petzel has upgraded the majority of their headlamps. I figured Id bring this to everyones attention so you can analyze the improvements they have made to these newer models. Also for...
What do you use for light?
What do you all use for light around the camp? No one ever really talks about that, just flashlights? For normal a normal utilitarian knife, the Fenix Cree LOD with it's single...
2014 JMT thru-hiker survey - results on gear failures
Well ken it was in reponse to this above What struck me most was anyone can buy a bunch of UL gear but that doesn't mean it will be used with the...
