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New black Zimmerbuilt pack is done!
I sent him a bunch of emails (20+) and its now complete. This is my first custom built pack and to say i'm excited would be an understatement. Would like to hear...
Best UL light and Backup Light Combo
I am trying to decide between cutting ounces and having the ability to evacuate or closely examine a wound in the backcountry at night. The best and heavier choice would be to...
Adding (a little) weight back in gear choices
So what light gear did you experiment with only to go for heavier choices, and why? For example, my lil' Ti mug goes with me most of the time now since I...
Where are the lightweight backpackers? Not on the JMT...
During my A.T thru-hike last year - Craig's post is what I thought of everytime I saw a boyscout troop walking by with the dead elephants that they seemly have to carry...
Ultralight generic gear list
If someone asked you what is needed for a typical backpacking kit, what would you include? This is my summer-ish list for North America, below tree line. I'm surprised how little it...
Base Weight poll…
i have never, ever, added up absolutely everything for a real base weight. i wonder if this is a gender difference, as i genuinely don't care if i'm carrying 11 lbs 5...
Gear genre you geek on most (shelters, packs, bags/quilts, cook kits, apparel)?
I'd say just about every light or ultralight backpacker becomes a gear geek on some level. When your comfort depends on the gear choices you make you can't help but analyze every...
Ultralight Rain Mitts for Backpacking: Reviews & Gear Guide
In this gear guide, we review 16 models of waterproof mitten shells ("rain mitts") weighing less than 4 ounces (113 g) within the primary context of 3-season backpacking.
Zpacks Duplex Ultralight Tent for PCT thru hike
Duplex owners which weight cuben fiber would you suggest ? <h3>.51 oz/sqyd Standard Cuben Fiber Fabric or</h3> <h3>.74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material</h3> I will be using the tent on a 2017...
Wind River Range- Mid August 2016
All, First time poster here hoping to get some feedback on a Mid August WRR gear list. This will be my first time backpacking in the WRR. I have included weights but...
Recommendations for external battery capacity for two on the PCT?
I'm new to external batteries and I'm trying to get my wife and I's electronics kit finalized for our upcoming PCT thru hike in 2015. So far, here are all the USB...
Sheperd’s Pass to Whitney Portal: A Variation on the standard JMT route (8/19/2011 to 8/29/2011)
I try and get to the Sierra every year for an extended backpacking trip. I have never done the JMT in its entirety although it is on my list of things to...
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I try and get to the Sierra every year for an extended backpacking trip. I have never done the JMT in its entirety although it is on my list of things to...
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...
