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PCT Gear List 2014
Hello hello just want to say thanks to everyone ahead of time for helping me with my gear. These forums have been indispensable during my preparations for the PCT. Here is a...
Piece of gear to stay focused
Blinders! They may weigh a couple of ounces, but then there will be no distractions from the trail ahead. All the focus will be on moving forward, faster now since the scenery...
New to backpacking, how does all of my gear stack up?
Hey everyone, my name is Jeremy, I'm 26 years old, and I'm new to the world of backpacking. I've been hiking and camping, but never backpacking. It's always been something that I...
September AT Section in NC
Some friends of mine and I are planning a 6 day Section from Standing Indian (campground) to Fontana Dam in late September. Here is my gear list for everyone to critique. Each...
Mid August 2012 JMT
http://www.backpackinglight.com/backpackinglight/forums/gear_lists/15dda15fa3cc286a634f496244beb63f.pdf This is my first post on Backpacking Light. After being denied the first time, I am thrilled to receive a reservation for JMT Happy Isles->Illilouette. My start date will be August...
Just another (ultralight) gear list - Looking for creative ideas
I'm feeling pretty solid about this sub-8lb list and I'd like to get some feedback. Plus, we're elbow deep into winter here and without a lot of pow to show for it,...
Grand Canyon- Double Crossing aka "Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim"- BPL Group Run
Due to the weather forecast Moma has vetoed camping out. (Probably best if I ever want her to join me on another trip!) I booked a room at the Holiday Inn just...
Hiker Missing In Cascades Found Alive
"There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are...
Base Weight
I often just use a pack liner (1-2oz trash compactor bag). But if you have a pack that absorbs water (I would think the Aether would) then a cover might be best....
Petzl Meteor III Climbing Helmet
This is the lightest helmet that I know of. It fits a large range of head sizes but is just barely large enough for my head with no more than a lightweight...
three days, two nights w/ a 24 liter pack?
Osprey has a new series of running packs, the Rev series (I currently own and love their small 1.5 liter Rev)- they make one in 24 liters http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/endurance__trail_fitness/rev_24 which I think might...
Bristlecone Bivy
Anyone around here own and use a Katabatic Bristlecone bivy? I read a few reviews that I found on here and on the internet, I'm looking to see if there are any...
Help for Mt. Whitney climb
This probably should have been in Gear Lists, move if possible. I’m climbing Mt. Whitney with some friends in mid-September. We will be leaving at 3:30am from Whitney Portal and doing the...
JMT in July
Planning a JMT thru around mid-july. Here's my list so far. Packing Osprey hornet 23 Bearvault 450 33 Trash compactor liner 1.5 Shelter SMD Lunar Solo 27.3 Ground sheet 1.6 Stakes (6)...
Alpine (sort of) List
Hey folks, I'm looking to get some ideas on spots where I can lose a lot of weight off my gear. This gear is dual purpose: Winter camping on the east coast...
Another PCT Gear list
I’m somewhat shocked that my in pack weight is so high. Definitely dissapointed. When I had been calculating before, I thought it was around 8 lbs. All of the stuff sacks and...
walmart
is walmart the new place to go for cheap lightweight gear? see, for instance, this two-person 2 1/2 pound tarp tent for $34 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4697882 i met a guy over the weekend in...
Okay, here goes…
Here is my master list. This kit will take me down to freezing and then some. I like being comfortable around camp, so that's why I have down pants (instead of long...
Inflatable Sleeping Pads: Finding Comfort when Sleeping on the Ground (Updated)
Companion forum thread to: Inflatable Sleeping Pads: Finding Comfort when Sleeping on the Ground (Updated) The product category of inflatable sleeping pad is trending towards larger, warmer, and more comfortable pads –...
whats your sul system?
My super ultralite system consist of sea to summit 20 liter sil nylon backpack. 2.5 oz coleman max 800 ml cook pot adventure medical kits ultralite .3 sol emergency blanket grand trunk...
