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August 2017 Wonderland Trail trip: Gear list help ...
I'm not ultralight at all as anyone can tell; I definitely have some gear that could be lighter, but of which I bought before I knew any better; thus, for the time...
Trying to Decide Monk vs. Grace Solo Tarps
After having a hiking season back in 2015 where I fell out of love with my trusty Gatewood Cape during my PCT thru attempt, and have started spending a lot of time...
First Time JMT Hike .... Pack List critique plz.
https://lighterpack.com/r/9kxwuz Have no idea how some of you guys get so light.... Newbie hiker getting ready to jump in.. Putting together my pack. Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated!! Joby, for a newbie,...
Yama Mountain vs Gatewood
Hi everyone. I was considering buying a Gatewood Cape with the Serenity Net but I came across the Yama Mountain DIY kit. Since I already have an Integral Designs 5'x8' I think...
PCT NorCal-Oregon Section Hike
Since it's that time of year, I figured I'd trot out my PCT list for the year. I did a 2015 thru attempt that ended in a herniated disc at Ebbetts Pass...
PCT UL dreamin' 2017
Hey guys, Love some feedback on upcoming PCT list. Â I have a job with paid room/board right now so am updating my kit from my AT thru (which was 8.5-9lbs base depending...
Zpacks Altaplex vs SMD Deschutes CF ?
What are your thoughts on the Zpacks Altaplex versus the Six Moon Designs Deshutes CF with Serenity Net Tent? This shelter is going to be for spring/summer/early fall backpacking in the Sierras (into...
Calling All ZPacks Duplex Users
I have the 2014 Duplex with +50 nights. The tent has performed well in high winds with and without rain.  This model year did not have the mid-door toggles. Without the toggles,...
Calling All ZPacks Duplex Users
We are putting together an in-depth, long-term review of the ZPacks Duplex Tent. We are looking for some help, because our experience with the shelter has been limited to the relatively dry...
What worked this year
I was going to post some pictures of new gear that I used this year, along with a couple of trip reports, but since I am not able to post my pictures...
Looking at the next UL Shelter... Advice!
Ok so considering the next UL shelter options, here's my thinking, am I missing any brands or types? Looking for the absolute lightest option that offer the versatility I'm interested in: Ability...
Gatewood Cape questions?
Hello to all and I am so glad to be here.My X-mas gift to myself was a membership.I was wondering if anybody has ever used a Z Packs hexanet with a Gatewood...
AMK/SOL Survival Poncho
I recently picked one of these up ($10) as I've been a fan of the Heatsheet blankets- much more durable than the chincy little silver ones you often see list as emergency...
2016 PCT list - early first pass :)
Edit: List and questions edited - seems I'm down to just the Mont Bell hood concerns :) Bring a groundsheet, tyvek over poly. I would expect many nights when you'll want nothing...
bivy noob
OK. First let me say that yes, I hate you all. I have read thru the bivy thread above and now I'm thinking about giving one a try...to challenge myself a bit....
seeking help with sleeping/clothing insulation for 2016 PCT
First off, I'm not opposed to spending lots more on gear if what I already own doesn't seem like it will work for me :) I'm pretty skinny with not much of...
New MLD Solomid owner with questions
I took my MLD Solomid Plus cuben out for the first time, for a weekend trip in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. I was generally impressed, especially with how well it held up...
Cuben Groundsheet - Pinholes
This is ground sheet made of 0.50 cuben I soaked a large bath towel, laid the ground sheet on it, laid a dark bedsheet on top of that, laid down a 48"x12"...
Stories of bad weather and how your shelter went
Hi all, Rather than the more specific "How does shelter X do in a storm?", I thought it would be interesting to hear of how people have fared in bad weather in...
Winds trip Gear List for late July 2016
I know I'm going to get beat up for this list, but I will take it for the hope of some good suggestions. Our group consists of a few back country fishermen...
