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Ground Cloth: foam or polycryo?
I got my first tarp on Gear Swap a few days ago. I'm not explicitly looking to convert to tarp usage, but I did want to try a tarp out, at least...
New SPOT Satellite Messenger this fall
link I've been waiting for the 2nd iteration of this device for a while since the 1st one has very mixed reviews. Looks like it'll be lighter (5.2oz) and also confirms GPS...
Advice on roll top backpack organization
in trying to lighten my load I went with a bag that has two compartments.  The main roll top compartment and the stretch pouch  in the back.  I didn’t realize how much...
Lightest AAA rechargeable batteries
Please have at it. Lithium preferable. GP There are no rechargeable lithium AAA batteries. Well, not quite. The standard energizer ultimate lithium batteries cannot be safely recharged. These batteries will explode. There...
Hiking the John Muir Trail with our 9 and 10 year old daughters
I'm sure girls enjoyed the trip immensely. Adventures like these will stay in their memories and will bring many smiles through the years head. Great trip and excellent report! Great trip report...
Which helmet?
I've packrafted easy rivers and flat water, but am looking to expand to livelier rivers. I know nothing about helmets. Point me to a good packrafting helmet for class 3-4 rapids. I...
Messy PCT thru-hike list
Okay, I'm finally getting around to this. This weekend I leave for what will eventually be my PCT Through-hike. First, here is the link to my gear list, as disjointed as it...
The Little things
I'm looking for ideas to lighten up the collection of small things in my pack which still somehow add up to 16 ounces or so: Extra line, 30’ 170 lb. test Z-line;...
MYOG USB power bank
I can't help myself, buying cheap shit from China on amazon, beating the tariffs : ) diymore Li-ion Battery V3 Shield 1 Holder 3V/1A 5V/2A USB Power Bank Battery Charging Module 1865O...
10 gram USB light 200Lm
9 for $4.95. Free shipping with $10 order. Aliexpress. Are these flood lights? What kind of switch? Different brightness levels? does it only work when plugged into usb power bank? a similar...
Packing fears today
As I get packed up for a routine winter trip today, I’m definitely packing some fears.  I do these trips every winter, just a short trip out to a public rental cabin,...
Ditch It! - What would go?
If you had to get rid of one piece of gear (you use), would you get rid of? Me: My GoLite Chrome Dome ....and possibly my GG Cuben/eVent clothes bag )with the...
water purification input needed
Which method of water purification (mainly in North America, though I may need it in Taiwan, too) do you think is most effective (considering overall purification and the speed of the purification...
Northwest Gear List from a rookie!
So I am new to Backpacking, but luckily discovered these forums before I threw down a bunch of money on gear... so here is what I have got so far Pack/Shelter/Sleeping Gregory...
Northwest Gear List from a rookie!
So I am new to Backpacking, but luckily discovered these forums before I threw down a bunch of money on gear... so here is what I have got so far Pack/Shelter/Sleeping Gregory...
Surefire L2 Lumamax
Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all...
Fast and Light Ski Mountaineering
Seeing the ULA Helix ice axe made me wonder about ultralight ski mountaineering techniques. Let's call ski mountaineering backcountry skiing in alpine terrain plus roped climbing plus glacier travel. By using lightweight...
Henry Coe Trip Report – Essence Pack Review plus other observations from a new UL backpacker
I had a chance to do a weekend trip with my new SMD Essence Pack and have a few words to say about its performance in the field. The plan was to...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
I think we should keep the bivy weight at 4.6 oz. The experiment should be able to be repeated by other people and I don't think most will cut up their $300...
Animals stealing your gear
Jerry, re the crows/ravens: Then, after those ravens had lived out their life, the researcher repeated walking around wearing the ape mask and the ravens again made a ruckess. So, the ravens...
