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2012 R2R2R Group - Training Log's
torrey I've been on North Kaibab twice but my memory is a bit foggy. are there two houses along that trail? which one is the "pump house" ? who lives in the...
Pack reccomendation for JMT
Hi, I usually use my GG virga when I am just solo hiking, and it works great. My base weighs usually hovers around 8-10lbs, so it is ideal if it just me....
First Attempt: General 3-Season Gearlist
Gear List: This is not for any spacific location. I was trying to put together a "grab-bag" gear list that will work for any 2-3 day weekend camping trip. I live in...
3 season MN list
Here is my attempt at UL Shelter- CCS 8x10 tarp w/ stuff sack 16oz Guyline 5oz 12 stakes 18g each Ground cloth 6 1/4oz Sleep- REI Sahara down bag 36oz Dry bag...
Gila West: Seeking Enchantment in the Land of the Mogollon
Gila West: Seeking Enchantment in the Land of the Mogollon Foreword It is inevitable, the evening before a trip always leaves me pining for more rest. Though it is in these sleepless...
Backpacking lantern?
Guys, do you know of any small, light lantern that could "replace" a cozy campfire when the latter is not permitted? Thanks, Sven ... Thanks Mike! I won't have a canister stove...
Two days, One Night on the Pine Mountain Trail
Well folks, I got back earlier today from my first real trip out. I had done some shakedown hikes here locally, but now was the time. I chose the Pine Mountain Trail...
Photon Freedom Micro Light
Do ye UL freaks ever use just your Photon Freedom microlights for night hikes? Do you recommend them? Why or why not? Slightly off topic, but you can buy the Photon Freedom...
mozzie repellant.
In aus the mosquitos can get pretty bad in the more humid areas. for many years i thought i was alergic to them because i got such bad reactions to their bites....
hybrid bivy/quilt
Hybrid quilt/bivy I've made several versions of this hybrid bivy/quilt over the years, made refinements, slept in it for many nights. Maybe there are some ideas here that would be useful to...
Wonderland Trail Preliminary Planning
I am considering doing the Wonderland Trail in August or September. I am not yet fully decided on this trip at that time, but plan to commit by the time permit requests...
PrincetonTech Byte Failures?
I know the first run of the PTech Byte had terrible parasitic drain... (which is resolved in the current version) What Other failures have people seen? 2010 version of Byte - only...
Is there a SteriPEN-like device that uses a UV LED?
After reading the extra-long post about some potential reliability issues with SteriPENs, just wondering if a portable device that uses an LED in the correct UV-C frequency might be in the works....
Double Wall, 3-4 man tent
Apologies in advance if this has been covered about a million times - I did some searching and still had some questions. My boyfriend is going to be coming backpacking with me...
JMT Late july/early august North to South
This is the first list I've compiled. Without buying anything new I could drop 10oz by switching out the sit pad and neoair for a torso ridgerest, but I'm leaning towards comfort...
When I first started backpacking………
After reading “Getting 2 Friends Outside of Their Comfort Zone”, it got me thinking about the flip side: my first backpacking trips. While many of us have a significant number of miles...
Paper & Pencil
Just returned from a great trip to Emerald Lake in the Shasta-Trinity Wilderness here in NorCal. Learned a valuable lesson about essential gear, which I will be carrying from now on. Due...
Personal Locator Beacons...
Interesting review that was updated on March 13 2013: http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Emergency-Electronics-Reviews The market is definitely interesting here. It seems to fall into two camps. 1 are devices that allow 2 way communication via...
Gear List for Mt. Whitney
Looking for input on my clothing/sleep system gear list for a July 15th-16th summit attempt of Whitney. One night at the 12,000ft trail camp then early morning to summit and back. Perhaps...
Gossamer Gear Gorilla
After putting a few low-mileage days on this pack, I'm in love. As described, it hugs the back well and "athletically", granting the upper body full range of motion and eliminating bounce....
