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JMT end of August-September
JMT Gear Here is a rough draft of what I was thinking of bringing with me. Most likely I'll be renting a Bearikade Expedition which would add 36 ounces or so. What...
Rim2Rim2Rim Grand Canyon
Heading out w/ the guys in mid April for a run, here's what I've tentatively come up with Mike, Not to nit pick at you but why leukotape and duct tape? Ha...
Solo Tent Feedback Request
I always look for weather protection first. Second is bug protection, if needed. It doesn't matter to me if that is with a tent or tarp, it's whatever the lightest option is...
JMT Gear List
Solo and here is my list for my trip at the end of July and into August. JMT Gear List Gear Weight Pack-ULA CDT 17 oz. Integral Designs Sil Tarp 7.0 oz....
Scout Gear List
Backpacking light with scouts is a challenge. For one thing, scouts are pretty hard on their gear. Scout age kids tend to be pretty neglectful of things like packs, tents, and clothing,...
backup light
I used to carry, in addition to my headlight, a tiny little plastic flashlight.  I believe it was Princeton Tec brand.  It weighed almost nothing, except for the 3 AAA batteries required. ...
General go-anywhere/ 3-season gear-list almost complete
Any improvements for my "go-anywhere in 3-season conditions" gear-list below? This is my current "3-season" gear list for carried items for a wide range of locations (Spring/Fall = desert SW, Summer =...
Thank you, insane unltralight people.
A big thanks to the interwebs and all the crazy lightweight backpacking resources. There are so many great ideas on here, so this being the gear list forum, I wanted to list...
Gear List
I'm looking at getting my pack lighter for the upcoming summer. Any suggestions? The only items i'm not open to changing are the backpack and the sleeping bag Golite Jam (2010)- 31oz...
My new Flood/Spot duo
I have always found it hard to get the quality and quantity of light I prefer in a smaller package. My former combo was perfect...but 8oz. New to my kit this spring...
Why and How to Organize and Pack Backpacking Gear on the Trail and in Camp
Having an intentional, consistent, and efficient approach to packing your gear for a backpacking trip saves time and energy while hiking and in camp.
Mylar Bath Tub Floor
I am thinking about trying to make a BT floor/ground sheet from a mylar space blanket. I think I've got the corner cuts figured out, but how to bond it? Tape?- if...
Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
Seems like I revisit the 10 essentials every half decade or so, and some of Dale's posts got me thinking about them again for the first time in a long while. Most...
JMT 2012 GL - Advice, Please!
I posted my gear list and I'd like some advice on what I can leave out or change, etc. The items in red are items I'm undecided on taking. In particular, in...
The Initiative...12,500 miles, one year, will he do it?
Found this link over on whiteblaze and thought I would share this: http://www.theinitiativesite.com/ I was a bit unsure of posting this in the 'general lightweight backpacking discussion' section...his base weight is over...
Father’s Day with the kids…
Took out the kids for a 24 in the local mountains on Saturday night. UL is sweet in that it really helps us get out. Too often I see parents with overloaded...
Need Info on Zion and South Rim Grand Canyon
I just found out I can make a detour to both Zion and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on my Thanksgiving Holiday. I'll be in Zion on November 22nd and...
A case for smartphones on the trail.
I was going to post this in another thread, but it got away from his subject so heres a new thread... mods feel free to move this, if necessary I know we...
How do you justify it?
This is being moved from what type of knife forum. Whats in your survival kit and how do you jusify it. Also have you ever used it. Ali I don't have time...
Opinions on waist packs for backpacking
I think I'm beginning to see how some people keep their pack weight so low....grin. I never enter the woods without my HPG chest pack (OKB). It is out of...
