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Inflatable/collapsible solar carged light
*charged I recently ran across some lightweight "lanterns" that solar charged and were, I think inflatable. Naturally, I did not write down the product name or where I saw it. Any ideas?...
Day hiking list
Here's my typical day hiking list for above freezing day hikes. It's not much different than my multi-day list other than sleeping/cooking/shelter. I might add more insulation for shoulder seasons. There is...
AT thru list SoBo July start
Hi everybody, im posting a tentative gear list (some items bought, some not) for a SoBo AT thru in 2013 (yeah i know a long ways off) and many many prep hikes...
Easton Kilo
"the silnylon floor in the TT has some PU content making it more "waterproof" than the fly" Interesting...is still similarly slippery as normal silnylon? "I would carefully consider how one can store...
JMT gear list feedback please
O.K this is my proposed gear list for my upcoming JMT thru late this month. Its heavier than I would like but, I also need to balance long term comforts with light...
various post gear questions post weekend
Hi! Did a weekend trip in the Smokies, made some mental notes about gear. -Should I get a compression sack for clothes? Right now I use a ditty bag. -Do you all...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
I can't tell you the amount of times that "flailing" arms have saved me on downhill runs (of course I have a few scars where they didn't :) ). Huge difference in...
Switching to Light Backing .. Guide me Plz ;)
I just returned from a weekend trip with son ... I learned a few things .. My recent knee injury will not stand up to a traditional backpack load any longer ......
Black Diamond Gizmo
I lost my original Gizmo a few months ago. Never had any problems with it. I purchased another one as a replacement. Was using the new one in camp on a trip....
Christmas Gift Ideas: Under $35
What are some good stocking stuffer gifts for the outdoor enthusiast coming in under $35? What would you like? Cuben dry bags. One of Kat's awesome alpacka wool hats. BPL membership Some...
Your Best Gear of 2010
ULA Circuit: Think I chose this last year as well, but I am still super happy with it. Tarptent Double Rainbow: After using this a few times with my wife I sold...
New (ultralight) threads!
I got a GoLite Wisp windshirt and compansion Whim pants (backcountry.com on sale) that arrived today. I feel a little like Errol Flynn, ready for my sword fight in a green satin...
Planning for 08 JMT hike – Questions on gear!
Greetings! Here's the short story. Been backpacking 5 or 6 times, hiking for 10 years. I'm planning on hiking the JMT Aug 08. I'm trying to figure out my gear situation, and...
Osprey Talon Pro 30 & Tempest Pro 30 Review: Search and Rescue & Ultralight Backpacking
An ultralight review of the Osprey Talon Pro 30 & Tempest Pro 30 for search and rescue (SAR) and ultralight backpacking.
Tri Peaks: Winter Scrambles in the Santa Monica Mountains
An essay on how day hikes and trail runs can enhance our outdoor experience when the wilderness isn’t accessible.
How to Manage Electronics and Batteries in the Backcountry (Member Q&A)
Companion forum thread to: How to Manage Electronics and Batteries in the Backcountry (Member Q&A)Considerations for managing backcountry electronics including battery packs, batteries in cold temperatures, headlamps, cameras, satellite communicators, fitness watches,...
Rebuilding a kit from scratch
Sorry you lost your stuff in a fire, that stinks. Big3/4 1) Pack – Frameless 40-50L, likely MYOG for me. 2) Sleep system 20 degree 850 fill quilt or bag - MYOG,...
PCT gear list
I'm planning a 2015 PCT thru hike, and it has made an excellent excuse to finally replace much of the heavy REI gear I had been using since high school. I'll be...
Why a knife instead of scissors?
In principle you could use scissors (even knife + file) to do nails, but still a great idea (mine is missing the clipper) since there are several feet/nail issues that could become...
Common Battery Type -- Just Another Myth?
The point has been well made and is now taken for granted that all our electronic devices should share a common battery size, with AAs being the most referenced. The argument is...
