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How do you store your food?
Hello everyone! I'm from the PNW and am curious as to what methods are popular among backpackers for storing food and keeping it safe from critters. I'm looking for something that would...
Altaplex – zpacks now has the ultimate tent
I have a couple of years' experience with the Hexamid Twin. It is extremely stable in wind if pitched correctly - yes, I would go so far as to say "bomber" -...
pct thru hike
Hi guys, first post on this board. Recently started compiling my gear list for my 2015 pct thru-hike. Already own most of this gear. omitting a couple odds and ends from this...
Simple questions about 6 x 9 tarps
Hey all, just trying to do a compare/contrast with actual specs and inside scoops from users. After giving a lot of thought to even further dialing in my spring/fall/early winter go-to shelter...
Hammock newbie, some questions and thoughts
So i've decided i want to try out hammocking, but i want to do so cheaply and to use as much as my present gear as i can. Which rules out under...
Tent take 2. Not happy with Solplex, next option?
So I bought a Solplex off the used gear forum. That thing is crazy light.. pretty damn awesome, but I'm not happy with the amount of room inside. I don't even have...
no-sew CF skirt - possible?
I'm not much of a sewer. I'm willing to hand-sew small parts, but I'm never taking out a machine. I have a design idea for a rain skirt. Could I just tape...
Trekking the High Uintas Wilderness: Circumnavigation of the Rock Creek Shelf
Companion forum thread to:Trekking the High Uintas Wilderness: Circumnavigation of the Rock Creek Shelf This was a welcome read on an insomniac night. Thank you sharing this adventure. Enjoyable read. The Uintas...
2-3 day run/fastpack- help trim the fat! :)
I now know that volume wise I can squeeze my 2-3 kit into the Montane pack, if I could squeeze a little weight out (and possibly some volume?) well, that would be...
Ground sheet question
Hi, Does anyone still bother with groundsheets in full tub shelters? I mean the 'water proof-ness' of the tub of shelter materials seems to negate it for that purpose and when you...
Why is this forum so inactive?
>"Because there's that much less *stuff* to discuss." +1 I not a SUL naysayer. I appreciate those on the bleeding edge. They make me feel fat, happy & lazy with my 8...
Big Agnes announces MtnGlo Built-In Tent Lighting
Apropos of the recent 'Connected on the trail' threadNews release: "STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (July 8, 2014) — Big Agnes announces a new collection of tents and camping accessories featuring mtnGLO™ Tent Lighting...
Sept JMT Gear List
I'm preparing for JMT starting Sept 4th. Traveling with a friend, we're expecting to take about 22 days to reach Whitney (including some zero days). I'd love to have comments on my...
My experience at Philmont...
Just got back from Philmont Friday evening. This post may ramble a little, but I wanted to share my experiences with the group in hopes this may help those traveling to Philmont...
three days, two nights w/ a 24 liter pack?
Osprey has a new series of running packs, the Rev series (I currently own and love their small 1.5 liter Rev)- they make one in 24 liters http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/endurance__trail_fitness/rev_24 which I think might...
no sleep bag camping
Has anyone just slept in the tent with a therm-a-rest and used those emergency blanket (look like foil)? I am really trying to reduce my weight and the bag seems like about...
Hexamid solo vs. Solplex
I have a Hexamid solo I used once last year on a solo trip. The new Solplex has had me lusting after it since it came out, since it has all the...
UL rainjacket with good breathability chat
I made the big mistake of buying a non breathable rainjacket and after 15mins of hiking on the trail I was not sure if I had a leak in it or what...
Scout starter backpacking gear -- the cheapest, best basic gear
What's the *best* beginner backpacking gear for Scouts? Best = cheap, new, easily obtained, only starter quality, and pretty much works. This .com if full of optimized, $3000 opinions -- I'm cheap....
Ultralight Tents.
Someone explain This thread is over a year old so the Alexandra comment made more sense back then. She's a member who was planning a trip through central and South America in...
