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List of things to keep warm in your sleeping bag
It seems the more I research it, the larger my sleeping bag has to be! So far the list includes: -Boot liners to dry out or trail runners in a bag to...
Caribou Lake
We climbed, we swam, we drank, we laughed, and, of course, I swore. A lot. Great trip! Thanks Kat, Matt, Ken, Jeremy, Steven, Tony! I'll let others fill in the details and...
Bad Feedback for Moosejaw
I like Moosejaw's marketing, it makes me laugh. So I bought OR pants from their site. I was paying with Paypal, and the employee told me to go ahead and place the...
Yet another 3 season gear list
Seems like everyone is putting their gear lists up here, so I guess I'm not being very original. Anyway, here's what I have. I'm on a tight budget, so it looks like...
Solar power – anyone?
I am about to embark on launching a range of solar powered products to reduce the carbon footprint, get something for nothing etc etc. I like hiking, i like my camera, my...
Reliable, instant, matchless fire
Brian's off to the hardware store!fire without matches Questions: how much steel wool is required? How does it work in the the wet? Could an integrated lighting system be "wired" into the...
Sub 1oz SUL Essentials - Flashlight, Knife, Wipes
Hi Folks, Been researching gear for a stupid light list I'm building (currently under 3.5lbs base weight), and found some interesting essentials that I'm not sure have been discussed here before. Here's...
Firearms when Backpacking
I'm not inferring anyone is homicidal. I'm just pointing out that self-report isn't always accurate. Before CW McCall's "Convoy" song which popularized CB radio use, there were other novelty songs in the...
Trail Running Pack / Vest
I'm looking for a new trail running pack to replace my Gregory Rufous 8. I'm doing more aggressive runs these days and I want something that carries better. Pack would be mostly...
Fenix HL23 Weights
I just received my new headlight for the year, the Fenix HL23 with an advertised weight of 1.76 without battery. Thought you guys/gals might like to see the real weights. Bit sad...
petzl nao first impressions
This is not exactly a UL item, but as a chronic night hiker, climber, skier etc. (not always on purpose) I took immediate interest from all the winter OR hype. My schedule...
Ultralight Tip of the Week
Companion forum thread to:Ultralight Tip of the Week Addie's note: Since we'll use the same URL for the tip each week, the forums will simply carry over from one week to the...
John Muir Trail (JMT) Trip Report, August 2010
Sojourn in the Range of Light Two Weeks on the John Muir Trail August 15-31, 2010 Virginia Lake [What follows is a transcript of my journal I wrote while on the JMT...
Lightweight Backpacking, Wal-Mart Style
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Backpacking, Wal-Mart Style i get the feeling that itll last longer than you think ... material wise the fabric is likely as or more durable than a lot...
Ultra light flashlights
I know the photon has been the torch of choice for alot of guys.Has anybody used the Gerber mongoose light? http://www.rei.com/product/769768 27.95 The Gerber says its 4 oz + batteries. I have...
looking for a SUL digital camera??
Someone could recomend me one really ligth good quality digital camera? For a SUL pack?? There are many posts discussing this topic. My recommendation is the Pentax Optio WPi. The i is...
SMD Serenity net tent users?
Greetings. Â Regarding the description that this net tent has eight inch walls at the head and foot end, are there any tips, tricks or ways to ensure getting the full height. Â I'm...
water filters
<p style="text-align: center;">So what's everyone using for their water filter these days? I bounce around a bit, but seem to come back to my platypus. I like that my water bottles are...
USB / iPhone charging cables for the mega gram weenie
http://plusus.co/product-category/life-link/#life-link Weight not listed but I'm sure it's gotta be lighter than anything else out there. Wish I knew about these for my thru hike!! This looks awesome. I'd suggest this for...
Middle Fork Kings: Redux!
Inspired by Andrew F.’s recent visit to the Middle Fork Kings, I reserved a permit for the Copper Creek Trailhead out of Road’s End, in Kings Canyon National Park, for Friday, August...
