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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...
UL adventure / race pack
I'm looking for some input on a good UL adventure / race pack. On July 27th I'll be doing a charity hike; 33 miles in under 15 hours; on the Superior Hiking...
So you think that was dumb?
I was recently nominated for the Darwin award on this site. While we all know I'm dumb, I don't filter my water and I sleep with my food in my tent. Oh...
2025 Nitecore lightweight NB Air power bank
Nitecore has officially unveiled the new NB Air power bank at IWA 2025 in Germany. The gadget is particularly small and light as it weighs just 3.2oz but features a carbon fiber...
TR: Southern Oregon/Crater Lk (PCT-Melotius trails)
Country United States State Oregon Area South central Trip Month (08) - August Gear List LiteAF 35L Nemo Switchback Deschutes Plus Tarp 30° sleeping quilt (Katabatic Palisade) Mountain Hardwear Airmesh hoody Montbell...
Best small survival kits??
Hi, I'm a Special Ed teacher at a small school on the edge of the Bristol Bay in Alaska. In the winter we sometimes travel by snow-go(snowmobile) or single engine planes. My...
Need your advices for winter
Hello bcklight community, I'm new here and firstly I'd like to apologise for my poor command English since this is not my mother tongue (Iirc there's a famous meme starting like this)....
pct thru hike
Hi guys, first post on this board. Recently started compiling my gear list for my 2015 pct thru-hike. Already own most of this gear. omitting a couple odds and ends from this...
