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AT Thru-Hike, 2009
Hi forum, Just looking for good feedback. Finace' and I are hitting the trail in March (list is for both of us). Items missing, items unnecessary, alternative gear suggestions. And of course,...
Osprey EXOS Levity - a true SUL pack?
The size Large Osprey EXOS Levity weighs in at barely over 2 pounds for a 60 liter capacity. Would this qualify as SUL (for that capacity)? I own a relatively light EXOS...
Staff Picks 2016: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year
Companion forum thread to: Staff Picks 2016: Our Favorite Backpacking Gear of the Year View our staff picks for the best backpacking gear of the year – recommendations from our editors and...
Food Storage in Pack
I've searched and know what people use to store but not how. I have been using the big Opsaks (12x20) and they have worked fine but I've never filled one up so...
East Coast Trail Sampler -- Avalon Penisula, Newfoundland Canada (Sept. 20-25, 2010)
Newfoundland is absolutely beautiful. Extremely nice people. Well maintained trails, and although not exactly extreme wilderness, it is an excellent seaside trail with a nice mix of terrain. The trail is made...
DeLorme inReach SE announced, ships mid to late April
So here's something that might be of interest for those of you that are inReach users outside of the USA. Most of the messages that I send from my inReach go to...
JMT speed record attempt
I believe... most folks do... that the JMT is universally and officially recognized to be between Happy Isles and Mt. Whitney; N2S or S2N. Heck, I met a group of Germans at...
2 weeks on the Continental Divide
Hi Everyone, I just got back from an amazing trip—my first in many years. Since most of my gear selection for this trip was informed by this site, I thought it appropriate...
PETZL PUZZLE
PETZL PUZZLE Because they are moronically simple, effective, and versatile, Petzl Tikka headlamps have served me well for; night-time road walks near home; for day hikes if night descends too soon; and...
There's a bear in your camp, what do you do?
In another thread, Ryan posted:Â "I woke up one morning and found lots of fresh (grizzly) bear tracks outside my shelter (a tent). Curious bear, roaming around camp." Since I've never had this...
What our gear says about us...
And welcome to Gearaholics Anonymous. You crack me up Liz! That was hilarious and had me in stitches. " I met someone who had four ways to purify water - they'd had...
Philmont list
This is my drafty list for 12 day June 2015 Philmont trip (hence the whole "sleep clothes" items. Any advicewoukdbe great..... Hiking clothes: Brimmed hat -- ??oz Ex Officio long sleeve shirt...
Your Winter "TEN ESSENTIALS" List?
Please list your "Winter 10 Essentials" that go with you on every winter outing, whether day trips or overnighters. (Day Trip items can be substituted for heavier items on overnight trips.) I'll...
Which way to go in electronic gadgets: Camera, GPS, cell phone combos
Depending on the trips that you do, your style of photography, and I'd imagine electronics in general, the biggest consideration for me was battery life. Aside from the weight, extra batteries are...
MYOG DuoMid Fabric Insert – Completed!
I'm super pumped about my new fabric insert for my DuoMid. My sister-in-law is quite the seamstress. The fabric insert she sewed for me weighs in at 14.5 ounces (weight includes all...
2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks
The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we've actually used this year.
Potential breakthrough battery life extender?
I really hope this product is as legitimate as some tech sources say it is. The Batteriser is a thin sleeve which can extend disposable battery life by 800 percent, and it...
Pack for Peak Assaulting?
Not your average pack thread. I know I want an Osprey Talon 33 or 44, but I can't decide if the 33 is big enough. This is for fast and light peak...
Ideal headlamps?
I have the petzl + e+lite and the photon X-micro LED: http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/headlamp/super-compact/elite http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/photon_light_x_micro_led_single.html#.UeSVPxaxP8t In terms of Lumens the x-micro just DESTROYS the petzyl and is MUCH lighter. The Petzyl site says its'...
How do you store/organize your gear?
Over the last few years, my family has accumulated a lot of camping and backpacking gear. There's a combination of car camping gear, backpacking gear, and things that are used for both....
