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Horror Stories
I have never had anything terribly bad or dangerous happen in the great outdoors. However, I would love to hear some of your horror stories! I just think it'd be cool/interesting to...
Wonderland Trail in late August
I'm doing the Wonderland trail at Rainer 8/21-28 this year, and I'm starting to plan things out in earnest. For the most part, I'm pretty set in my gear choices, but I'm...
Sea To Summit UltraSil DayPack Mods
... 250g seems quite a bit for a plastic frame. Maybe use a closed cell foam to just pad your back instead since you can't transfer any load to your hips anyway...
Gear for -20 to -50 degrees?
Hey everyone, Just signed up -- figured you all here would know better than just about anyone else online. May be spending next winter in Kazakhstan. The average temp in the winter...
1st thru hike JMT gear list, critique please!
I'm doing the JMT with a few friends from college and we leave very soon Aug 19. We're planning to do a comfortable 21 day trip with 1 rest day at VVR...
SUL weekend in Texas
So, My son and I did a SubUltralight weekend here in Texas over the weekend. I had bought a big bookbag at Old Navy on Clearance at about 6 oz for $4!...
TicTac Flashlight
Dear home-brewers, I stumbled across these clever, and certainly inexpensive DIY flashlight plans. I make no claims about its effectiveness, and question whether there's a better way than permanently soldering the batteries,...
Black Diamond Beta Light tent: Poor quality and poor Customer Service
Pictures talk by themselves about the manufacturing or designing quality of Black Diamond Beta Light tent (tarp). This tent looks like this after very lilttle use (few nights, light winds). I have...
Where to cut down
So, I'm always looking for ideas/suggestions on how to cut down here's my spreadsheet. any ideas are welcome! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sricXKMdP-TqcfS-QxL9Bcli5MbRhDrJIyXwxJ2KROc/edit?usp=sharing Nothing? =( Didn't see this the first time around. Long underwear - I...
CT Thru starting early July
CT Thru-hike Probably starting early July -WORN/CARRIED- 7.2 BPL Merino Hoody 2.7 Exofficio BBriefs 3.7 Generic Soccer Shorts 1.2 Bandana 23.4 New Balance Runners (pair) 2.0 Darn Tough Socks 7.9 Luxurylite Staff...
So just what is ultralight these days?
A little bit of backstory, i'm 25 yrs old. i decided to try my hand at backpacking a little more than 5yrs ago. being the 'researcher' type i looked around & ray...
Advice for floorless shelter with bug protection
Hi, I'm new to these forums, and I'm looking for advice on a floorless shelter that would provide some bug protection. I've hammock-camped in the past, and I've car-camped with a tent-cot...
Mountain Laurel Designs Core ready for ordering
headed out to the Pintlers tomorrow I got to take the Core out for a spin in the Pintlers, this was my first official SUL trip- I've flirted w/ sub 5#'s before,...
Gear Upgrade Frequency
How often do you replace/upgrade your gear? Have you changed the frequency of gear replacement as you get older, richer or poorer, more or less fit, etc.? I recently met a thru-hiker...
PCT 2014 NOBO Gear List
Hey everyone, loving this forum and have learned a lot in a really short time. Iām planning on starting a Thru-Hike of the PCT starting late April/Early May heading north and would...
Half pack - initial impressions
Took the half pack out on a short overnighter Saturday and Sunday in the Massanutten's. Did small parts of the Massanutten Trail and the Tuscarora Trail, with ascents of Green Mountain, Signal...
Gear List: JMT in July
Just thought I'd throw this up here for you guys to pick at and critique. Anything you don't see? Anything that I need or that I can do without? Any areas of...
Definition of Unsupported Speed Record
I have no useful advice but: GO MAN GO! this is cool keep us posted. After thinking more and more about this, I think you are right about the sleep thing, Aaron....
OR News Pre-Show Dispatch – First Looks at New Products for Fall 2004 (Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2004)
Featuring new products from Essential Gear, Princeton Tec, ACR Electronics, Suunto, Smartwool, Marmot, GoLite, and Bemis.
Head Lamp for Camp - Some night hiking
As per the subject. I'm looking to upgrade my head lamp. I want it to function off AAA batteries and primary use would be camp and late/early trail hiking. I don't plan...
