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Mohawk Lakes Backpacking
Last year, I was asked to help my buddy Josh out on Avery's first backpacking trip. This past year, I was again asked to accompany my friend and his son on a...
Trying to lighten- proposed 16 pound gear list
7/6/08: See edits below marked "EDIT", "DELETED" or "ADDED" Stop laughing. 16 may sound high but my old base weight was typically more like 30 pounds. I have lots of gear but...
Hiking with Tripod on the Colorado Trail
Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of animal abuse and trauma related to a rescue dog. Introduction: Tripod's Story Can anyone own a 4-legged canine rescue? Three-legged? Toothless? Hacked off tail? Tongue...
Colorado Hiking in October Gearlist - Version 2
Version 2, hopefully more organized and more complete. I'm not overly worried on this trip about ultralight...I'll figure that out as I go. More concerned about it being comprehensive. Again, wide open...
Bikepacking gear list experiment
It's been a long time since I got all the gear out and did the spread sheet exercise. I used the service available at LighterPack.com and had some fun with that. See...
The Case Against Nylon Oven Bags for Pack Organization
To each his own. So Craig how do you fill your pack? I only use enough "bags" to keep things dry in case I fall in water while crossing or if I'm...
In 10 Days across Switzerland
First of all Im not a native english speaker so sorry for my spelling! In 10 Days across Switzerland Taking the Via Alpina green route across Switzerland. 370km and 26500hm over 14...
First Impressions: TrailLite Designs Single Track pack
First Impressions: TrailLite Designs Single Track pack In the current market of cottage industry UL packs, the low volume multi-sport day pack is often overlooked and underdeveloped- far too often day packs...
Perfect gear for summer camping
Golite pinnacle pack (2lb) Nalgene colapsable canteen (2oz) 70 oz platy bottle (1.5oz) alcohol stove with 4 oz fuel (5.2oz) Funnel (0.5oz) mountain hardware phantom 45 sleeping bag with sack (1lb 2oz)...
Tahoe Rim Trail Unsupported
Hello all, I am in big time preparation for the Tahoe Rim Trail in Unsupported fashion now. Only 5 weeks to go. If all goes well, I am trying for a sub...
Tahoe Rim Trail Unsupported
Hello all, I am in big time preparation for the Tahoe Rim Trail in Unsupported fashion now. Only 5 weeks to go. If all goes well, I am trying for a sub...
Photon Pro vs Fenix L0D
I'm thinking of getting one of these for night-time navigation - and maybe around camp use if they aren't too narrow of a beam. Can someone comment on size, weight, switch convenience,...
No Battery Flashlights
I have gotten flashlights from Santa for the last two years that require no batteries. One is from REI where you shake a magnet through a copper coil. One is from Walgreens...
GPS help
The Garmin 24k maps are horrible.... I found mountains labeled incorrectly and with the wrong elevations! And I'm not talking some obscure mountains; I'm talking 14rs in the Sierra. And as stated...
The SUL Mindset
Companion forum thread to:The SUL Mindset Thank you Ryan for bringing balance back the the SUL idea. It's a mindset that, for my part, is the main reason I get out as...
Camp-tek Microburst?
Have any of you used one of these Camptek Microbursts to blow up your various air-inflated mattresses? http://camp-tek.com/ After a long hike, I'm not a fan of having to take the time...
Gear List Critique
This list is for good weather fall weekend trips in Southern Virginia on the AT. Looking to cut out some more weight, and would appreciate any help. I know there is some...
August JMT (First time, first gearlist)
Hey all, Getting ready for an Aug. 6th start date for the JMT! Started putting together my initial gear list, and I was hoping I could get some input on where I...
Grand Tetons July Gear List
Hello, Hikers. I respectfully submit my gear list for derision, er, critique. This is for a 2-3 night trip in Grand Teton NP beginning 20 July. At the moment I am planning...
New to Forums: Gear List
I've been backpacking for about seven years now, and having gotten into it in my middle years, I started out with an emphasis on relatively lightweight equipment. This is my gear as...
