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Tent illumination
Wondering if anyone has some experience with subtle tent illumination utilising photoluminescent products. Options may include either adhesive tape, or perhaps even painting the floor. I am not seeking an alternative to...
My gear on the PCT
Hi All I’m planning a PCT thru hike in a couple years. I really like my gear, but I’d like some expert opinions on whether it’s PCT-worthy. Here it is: Backpack:...
UL Gear List observations and conclusions after three years of JMT experience
This is a list of gear refined after three years of UL backpacking along the JMT in September / early October: BACKPACK- Z-Packs 60 Liters Arc Blast, with optional load lifters and...
Hiking Back Pack's with Molle?
I'm not an avid hiker, but am a gear junkie. I have several different packs for various purposes and hobbies. I am gearing up for a hiking trip to GNP this July....
Your Worst Trip
Not the most dangerous, or the hardest, or the one where you had to bail. What trip, that you actually completed, ended up being a more miserable slog than you ever imagined?...
Unmanageable wetness this weekend
This past weekend, while sleeping in a water resistant bivy under a pyramid tarp, I got wet. VERY wet. It was raining with temps around 2C and 100% humidity for over 8...
UL Guyline and Plastic Quick Release Latches
Looking to buy UL guylines that won't stretch when wet, plus 4 small plastic quick relaease "latches" like the kind Henry uses -- shown in photo below. Can y'all recommend an online...
3rd Annual Bay Area BPL Hike
The Four Dog Bushcooker Stove is a multi-fuel cook system with a small alcohol cup underneath. If you run out of alcohol you can use a Esbit tab which burns quicker IMO....
Backpacking without a backpack?
Anyone ever done it? I broke my collar bone earlier this summer so carrying a backpack is out of the question. And yet, I'm going to get out. Right now the plan...
Backpacking without a backpack?
Anyone ever done it? I broke my collar bone earlier this summer so carrying a backpack is out of the question. And yet, I'm going to get out. Right now the plan...
Backpacking without a backpack?
Anyone ever done it? I broke my collar bone earlier this summer so carrying a backpack is out of the question. And yet, I'm going to get out. Right now the plan...
Ideas for smart packing
I'm going on my first "semi light" backpacking trip this weekend. It's actually a local practice run for a one week trip on the AT in April. Thanks to all of you...
Important Lesson’s You’ve Learned the Hard Way
Some of you may have read my trip report about my Pine Mountain trip. If so, you saw that I had learned a LOT the hard way on that trip. It got...
Survival gear list
I would recommend everyone stick a large trash or lawn and leaf bag in their pocket. As Jaiden posted previously, it has a dozen uses, weighs a little more than an ounce,...
Rick Dreher
Rick Dreher is interviewed by Bruno the Dalmatian. B. So, now that I’ve had my kibble (AGAIN with the kibble!) we can get down to business. Why backpacking? R. At this point...
Gear List calcuator
What has everybody been using for their gear list organization? Â I came across the one from Eric the Black and it seems good. Â Any other easy options out there that allow you...
Practical impact on comfort when going from SUL to UL (and adding 1LB of optional gear).
It seems to me that 10 lbs is a magical barrier. Any more than 10 lbs and you can feel the impact on your body. Anything LESS than 10 lbs and the...
Shasta Trip Report ( Video Documentary)
Hey All, I climbed Mt. Shasta back in May and finally finished a 20 minute video: Summiting the Volcano I tried to give prospective climbers a sense of what it is like...
Recharging Batteries
For those of you who take your cameras along on longer trips, how do you get around the problem of having to recharge your camera's batteries? Because it seems quite inconvenient to...
Bash my gear (constructively please)
This is my current pack (doesn't include food/water or anything worn and my trekking poles). This also doesn't include camera gear (about 5 lbs worth currently). I basically want to cut more...
