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Make or Buy
If I was looking for a pack with these specs I think I would buy rather than make it. I don't think I could make this pack for less than REI is...
PCT 2010 gear list
Hi all, I'm thru-hiking the PCT northbound starting around May 21st this year. I'm going solo and anticipate taking four months to get to Canada. My gear list can be found here...
Dale’s 3 Season List
Here's my first published skin-out gear list. It's been quite an education! Emphasis is on 3 season solo hikes below 5,000 feet in Western Washinton Cascades and Olympics. 3 days consumables here....
First aid and rescue kits - what to leave behind?
I'm wondering what first aid and rescue items the forum considers absolutely essential for a backcountry kit. A search of past threads shows irrigating syringes, bandages and blister controls, and pain meds...
My gear list
EquipmentWeight (g)Weight (oz) Packing System GoLite Men's Pinnacle Pack (4400 cu in)90531.9 CamelBak Omega HydroTanium 100 oz reservoir2117.4 Sleeping Gear/Shelter Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 45° sleeping bag68024.0 Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus (Small)48016.9 Outdoor Research...
Kakwa 40 pack (user review)
I thought I'd try my hand at writing a quick review for the Durston Kakwa 40 pack since it is a new release, completely different than his last pack, and I'm sure...
Arctic stoves
Heading to the attic sea (in feb) and looking at various stove options. Jet boils 'could' work if I keep the canisters within my insulation but that's not gonna be comfy. anyone...
Pixel phone in the backcountry?
I'm way overdue for a new smartphone. Thinking about getting out of the Apple "ecosystem." Looking at the Pixel 2 XL. Any pros or cons? (It's not actually a fair fight as...
Gear List -- Grand Canyon May 2015
I just got back from a trip to the Grand Canyon. For your amusement, here's my gear list. I wound up with 19 pounds base weight, :( which is a bit heavier...
Tikka XP2 CORE
Anybody here tried one of these? I like the notion of a rechargeable battery pack, rather than burning through batteries. I've had a Petzl e+lite, and it's ok for emergency use, but...
Important feature for night hiking
Brightness or headlight? Issue: currently carry an e-lite, considering carrying both a Photon X-Light and a Fenix LD01 instead. The photon has great low light control, while the Fenix would be good...
Mountainfitter Retail Sales
Before manufacturing my own products such cuben fiber drybags my company was a gear retailer. I did this for close to 2 years and had close to 1,000 products in my inventory....
Denali Gear List
This is my tentative gear list for climbing Denali in June of 2012. This is a first draft so I don't have weights yet and am undecided on a few items. Any...
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...
