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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...
Garmin eTrex 30x comments
Looking for a GPS unit for local backpacking and hiking , Really just to plot routes, Topo maps etc get familiar with unit before heading out later this year .Anybody have any...
Petzl diffuser vs Black Diamond spot and flood modes
Hi folks, I have a Petzl Tikka XP2, which I've been pretty happy using. For night hiking, I've found that I use the diffuser almost all the time, preferring a wide usable...
44g/1.5oz Sanyo USB Battery Charger
I've had this little guy for some time, but didn't think of it possibly applying to those that use battery cells and/or solar panels. 44g/1.5oz, Charges 2 AA or AAA batteries, self-contained,...
My dog is almost full grown and she got a new pack
Well my pup is almost full grown, she is 9 months old and has way to much energy still, I'm sure that wont go away any time soon. I can't wait to...
Getting some new gear
Hi, I have been reading these (really awesome) forums for a little while as I transition into lightweight/ultralight backpacking and now it's time to buy some new gear. I just wanted to...
Princeton Tec EOS or Petzl TacTikka – for 3 season AND some winter use
I've posted a question and followed a thread related to this before, but was a bit confused when I read a comment by a guide at a ski area out West saying...
2000-ish c.i. pack for my wife?
Ok here's the deal. I'm trying to downsize my wife's load for two season, 3-5 day trips. The idea is to get her pack as small and light as possible so we...
