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Solo or No Go
I never go on solo overnight trips. I suppose I am too social for that. I enjoy the company of friends during a trek. That said, I always find time to by...
Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear of 2015: Our Staff Favorites!
This article summarizes our staff's best backpacking gear of the year - the ultralight hiking, backpacking, and camping gear they pick as their favorites for their annual adventures.
Grabbier fabric with DP/Xpac
I've been playing with some Dim Poly fabric for packs- great to sew, easy to work with but... Having problems on my butt. I have used 3d space mesh and regular 1.9...
Looking to shed some pack weight in a hurry
I am heading to Glacier National Park for a 4 day 3 night hike over Labor day weekend and currently my pack with all my gear and food weighs 36.4lbs once you...
Day Pack for Fast Day Hiking/Running
Hey guys! I've been thinking for sometime about getting a better day pack for fast and long days. Currently I just use my GG Gorilla with less stuff in it but would...
My 3 Season List, Would Appreciate Any Advice.
Here is my 3 season list: http://www.geargrams.com/list?id=8104 I would love any advice because I am trying to go as light as I can, so I am looking for any redundancies. Also, some...
4 - 5 Day Gear List
Hi folks Recently moved from the UK to the USA (central PA) and loving the opportunities I have for backpacking. Now I'm looking to lighten my gear and I'm open to suggestions;...
New to lightweight backpacking; trying to get some gear together, advice/suggestions?
Hey guys, first time posting here but have been reading for a little while. I've started wanting to get away from the 40lb backpack and 4lb boots as frankly it can (and...
Preparing for a Trip
We all know the benefits of physical preparation for a trip, and we all all have ways of developing physical strength and stamina, short of actual hiking. Maybe we take a loaded...
Dumb, dangerous mistakes
I need entertainment, so here’s my story, and I’ll look forward to reading yours. I have no doubt that this group can come up with dumb and dangerous behavior they survived on...
PCT UL dreamin' 2017
Hey guys, Love some feedback on upcoming PCT list. Â I have a job with paid room/board right now so am updating my kit from my AT thru (which was 8.5-9lbs base depending...
Best Portable Charger
If you buy good quality batteries, a good quality charger, if you supervise your cells as they are charging and look after the cells when they are not then the risk is...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
Uniqlo on their website says that they only use 640 or below fp down that i recollect from reading it last. Hadron has 850, so if that is a important to you,...
Always trying to get a little lighter...
OK, so I mostly go solo, in the mid atlantic and midwest, also looking at doing some section hiking on the AT this year. A few areas I am looking at now,...
Youth Scout Packs?
All, I'm at a crossroads trying to find a pack for my 8 year old. My 11 year old has an Osprey Ace 48 and loves the pack. However, my 8 year...
Guyline tripping prevention with kids?
After having some Scouts tear up my fly twice over two consective weeks by tripping over guylines on my Big Agnes tents, for those of you who hike/camp with younger kids, what...
Overnight with the kiddos in the White Mountain Wilderness.
This little venture was a joy to be a part of and I thought I'd share some of my favorite photographs and moments from our little overnight backpack back in early August....
Reflective or Non-reflective guy lines
I just bought a Seek Outside tipi and am still undecided whether I want reflective guy lines and also whether I want them in natural/muted or a bright color.The orange reflective provide...
Tenkara vs technology
I just can't help but wonder how many of the people converting to Tenkara fishing for its Zen like philosophy are packing $1500 worth of electronics into the backcountry so they can...
Now for the hard part-moving below 10 lbs for 6 days in Yellowstone, August 20
Folks, I've moved from 22lbs to 9.9, and I've cut just about everything I can think of. And maybe a few more that I shouldn't have. Would you consider taking a look...
