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A Case Study in Backcountry Emergency Triage and Decision-Making: Fall-Induced Facial Trauma
Companion forum thread to: A Case Study in Backcountry Emergency Triage and Decision-Making: Fall-Induced Facial Trauma Ryan Jordan details a fall-induced facial injury, the triage process, decision not to evacuate, and critical...
Seek Outside Unaweep or Revolution
"I am still in absolute shock anyone could remotely consider the little “gatekeepers” with their difficult to thread attachment even remotely the equivalent of a simple  fastex buckle…" Interesting how we're all...
Lizzy Hawker Kathmandu Rim FKT
Lizzy Hawker did an FKT around Kathmandu, with roughly 200Km and 15.000 meters of gain. British ultrarunning legend Lizzy Hawker recently ran somewhat more than 125 miles including more than 15,000 meters...
Early Summer High Sierra Pack List
This summer I really want to get back to the Sierras. My biggest goal is to get up to big 5 lakes out of mineral king in Sequioa. I failed doing that...
Organizing your outdoor gear
How do you organize your outdoor gear? What containers do you use to separate larger and smaller items? I have two small-medium plastic bins from Chez Target. One holds what I need...
Ultralight GPS / Mapping Software Navigation Systems
Generally, GPS's have been little more than a crutch for me. If your map and compass skills are sound - and your compass/map are handy - I think you can navigate pretty...
Multipurpose Flashlight
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gear/a23517/mini-flashlight-can-start-a-fire/ I would want a very secure switch on that one! Gadgets like this should be avoided in life and UL hiking. That thing is 8.5" long and presumably eats batteries. Â You...
What worked this year
I was going to post some pictures of new gear that I used this year, along with a couple of trip reports, but since I am not able to post my pictures...
Movie "Backcountry" - lessons to be learned
I returned from a weekend of wildness camping in black bear country and decided to unwind after the drive by watching the movie "Backcountry" if you haven't seen it, spoiler alert... a...
Adding weight to increase efficiency. Thoughts?
So I got back from a trip on the AT in GA,(In and out from Woody Gap to Blue Mountain Shelter) and I realized my last night/morning out there that my set...
Help me go Solo!
Before you even go, let your mind run through the worst-case scenarios -- and make a plan to deal with each one. Preparation will give you a sense of security. I sleep...
waterproof for the front pockets.
So I have started lining the main compartment of my pack with a trash bag. But what about the front pockets? I suppose I could just put things in plastic bags and...
Simple Trekking Pole Monopod
Here's a simple solution for mounting your camera on your hiking pole to use it as a monopod while you're out on the trail. I have a short video posted on my...
Winter backpacking a few hours south of the Bay Area
I like to backpack in the winter, but I'll be honest, I do not much like it around here in the Bay Area. It's ideal for day hiking, but at night it's...
What is your winter weight?
What is your winter weight for a ski trip with temps between 0F and 40F? I just went on a winter solo trip and my pack was 28 lbs with food and...
Mild Weather Pack Kit.
I am a newbie to this whole ultralight thing, but I think I did pretty well with the gear that I have. Coming from the bushcrafty world, I get a lot of...
Arizona Summer List
Mammut Lightspeed 35 (trimmed) 41.3 oz Marmot Atom Long 20 oz Small Ridgerest 9 oz Homemade Spinnaker Tarp (in process of making, total weight around 9-10 oz with 8 Vargo stakes and...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I found recently found this stove online and think it could be a possibility for Dr. Jordan to use. It burns wood and works by preheating the air blown in to the...
North Lake to North Lake Loop
The popular "North Lake to South Lake Loop" or "Evolution Loop" is usually referred to as a "loop". . . The Forest Service and Recreation.gov describe it as the "North Lake to...
Looking for some feedback on my gear list......
So I have been backpacking for a few years and i am now in the transition period from normal to light and eventually to UL. Here is my list if you can...
