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ROI of upgrading
What is the cost/ounce lost that you decide its no longer worth upgrading? Some of the suggestion on my recent gear list had some pretty high cost items, that frankly I'm not...
Critique My Pack List
Hey guys, first time posting but have been visiting the site for a while now. I just recently got into backpacking back in March of this year but I went head first...
Your Best Gear of 2010
I think it is the time to do this! Let me kick off by listing my best three. NB MT101 running shoe. I love the minimum design. I almost wear it everyday....
General 3-Season
I'm new to UL. I've been working on this list all summer, trying to bring my base weight down from about 25 pounds. Anybody interested in a 7 lb. Dana Designs K2...
Use cases for handheld GPS devices
after you push the SOS button do they send you back a text? Did you pair it with your phone because it has a "keyboard" which is easier to compose messages on...
First Aid Emergency Kit
What's in your kit and what have you actually used? I admit, I carry very little. A whistle because it came with the pack. Some ibuprofen. I've carried an old cd as...
UL battery/power pack for camera
I'd like to do some time lapses / night lapses with my GoPro Hero 4. What's the lightest power pack I could get away with to get about 8 hours of battery...
Your best gear hack/mod/invention/alternate use/improvisation?
I wanted to see what some of your best ideas have been for gear. I don't mean gear you have made from a pattern. I want to know what your best idea...
Foothills Trail Gear Report
Just came in from a week on the FHT and wanted to summarize how some of my gear worked for me while it was fresh on my mind. A TR will follow...
iPhone Apps
Hello invisible internet friends! I wanted to start a thread for my personal benefit (and, if I must, others' benefit as well). On January 13th I am going to be able to...
Hennessy Hammock Hyperlite Backpacker
Price: $229.95 Weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. I was sold after watching the videos and reading the specs. At 1 lb. 10 oz. there are very few fully enclosed tents that can...
Best UL/SUL BPing Flashlight???
I like my two year old Arc-P AAA. Plenty bright for night hiking. I have not used the Fenix E0. Sounds like it may be better in battery life. Reported to be...
LED warning?
Found this article today... LED article I have been using lithiums for this past season and havn't noticed any problems with my tikka plus. I did notice that it felt quite a...
Thru hike camera
Does anyone know of a decent digital camera that can be charged by USB? Or has replaceable batteries such as AA or AAA? I'm trying to figure out how I can bring...
Petzl Core
Just ordered my Core battery from REI today. This is pretty cool, finally a regulated Tikka. Granted I beleive this only works for the newer models. A winter time trail runners dream....
A “SIRF” Geko replcaement?!
Garmin announced a couple of new units today, the forex 301 and 401. http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/06/versatile-new-foretrex-units-perfect-for-military-use-or-some-family-fun.html Finally it looks like we can get a simple unit that has a High Sensitivity Reciever (isn't that...
TR – Hoegee’s with the kids
well, it seems like we backpack in to Hoegee's at least once a year now. it's really a perfect place to take kids backpacking. it's a loop in the Angeles National Forest,...
Hot Tent with a Caldera Cone
Has anyone tried heating their mid with a Caldera Cone in wood burning mode? I have a Solomid XL and was wondering whether, with one door open and the cone sitting in...
What is your most used piece of gear?
I'm w/ Justin on this one- my windshirt, the most versatile piece of gear I own- summer through the dead of winter; day hikes, backpacking trips and trail running probably a tie,...
Need PNW Help - Backpacking the Columbia River Gorge End of December
I'm visiting my wife's family in Portland and Hood River this Christmas time and I really want to get out for a night. Can I get up on the PCT or any...
