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Durston XMid Pro 1 Thoughts So Far?
Everyone who scooped up the new XMid Pro 1s like concert tickets the second it was released, what do you think so far? Relatively little out there so far. Really interested what...
Early Season Trip in Yosemite - Mono Meadows to Red Peak Pass/Isberg Pass area
Edit: Date was 5/27/15-5/29/15. Sierra Mapper route visualization: http://awhite4777.pythonanywhere.com/SierraMapperAlpha/default/mapper/n346/n074/n068/n021/n008/n005/n003/n346 I was itching for an early season trip and after a couple weeks of stormy, unsettled weather things finally cleared up and the...
How did I get so heavy? Late Aug JMT solo
If I need a GPS or PLB on the JMT, I'd ask the next hiker that came along. GPS and PLBs are great tools and I've been happy to have them in...
Need help on a PCT gear list
http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=17131 Many thanks to the BPL community for helping so far. I’m sitting around 12 pounds base for my PCT gear list and I’m having trouble picking the next lowest hanging fruit....
First MYOG Daypack - Looking for advice
I've been sketching some ideas for a daypack and want to make one that resembles a slightly larger REI Flash 18. I'm looking for advice on my design and on fabric/materials. I...
No Wood Fires - Any Bright Ideas?
Going packing up by Idyllwild (SoCal) next weekend and the National Forrest does not allow "Wood Fires". I tried using a little tea candle lantern a few weeks ago but didn't quite...
Altimeter – favorites?
I am looking into altimeters and wonder what you are using. I really don't want one that is part of a watch, if that is possible. Any ideas? Z. Find a used...
WINTER EXPEDITION LIST (long and cold)
WINTER GEAR LIST for long cold expeditions: NOTE from Mike! : This is n overview of what I take as an instructor on a winter NOLS course (the students usually take more)....
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Review
Companion forum thread to: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus ReviewThe Garmin inReach Messenger Plus can send short text, photo and audio messages, weighs 4.1 ounces and has an MSRP of $500. I read...
BatteryBench: A Protocol for Testing Portable Battery Chargers and Electronic Devices for Backpacking
Companion forum thread to: BatteryBench: A Protocol for Testing Portable Battery Chargers and Electronic Devices for BackpackingRex Sanders runs through an extensive protocol for testing portable battery chargers and electronic devices. Great...
What gear do you carry on your person?
Curious to know what kind of gear or EDC you guys carry on you at all times when backpacking should you ever get separated from your pack. As for me this is...
Gear List for a couple's *tentative* PCT 2013
My wife and I are trying to make a PCT thruhike happen this year, but we will not know if it is possible until late March due to my research project's success...
JMT Trail List...help!
Hi everyone, First time I've put my gear list together on here so be nice :) I like to pack light but I'm not really into the whole SUL just so you...
2012 Lightweight Gear List
Hello everyone, I'm new to these forums, and I'm backpacking for some 5-day summer trips. I've got an intial gear list but the weight is low enough (24 lbs) that I don't...
My 2012 AT Thru Hike List
I'm leaving May 4th NOBO. Right now I'm at 11.56 lbs. It would be nice to get under 10. You can view my list here: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=5517 Looking for any type of advice...
8 pound base weight
This was approximately my overnight pack for this summer. I didn't use my G5 Whisper, instead using a modified JAM. The list reflects warmth and comfort when solo camping. I am working...
Going from 15 to 10
Hey everyone, I've been browsing this forum for a while but this is my first post. I started 2009 with a base weight of over 40 lbs, but when my wife and...
JMT speed record attempt
. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of 11/11.5 Storm Dragons? Golite appears to be discontinuing the line and this is the shoe with which I've down all training...
Osprey Talon 44
I was lucky enough to receive a Talon 44 for Xmas. They are being released in 2007, however Paddy Pallin has imported some pre-release stock into Australia. It is an adventure racing...
Split: jscott’s brilliant idea
[topic split off of this thread about Durston’s new X-Mid Pro 2P] Yesterday I had another brilliant idea. Stop rolling your eyes! Durston might attach a single computer chip to his tents that...
