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Arcteryx soft shell and layering systerm: New winter hiker needs advice
Hello all. This is my first post here, and I'm looking for some gear related advice. I'm a relatively new hiker and this will be my first winter hiking and backpacking. This...
PCT Bear Bag Method
I recently used the PCT method for hanging food on a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. See the following link for an excellent description of the method: BPL PCT METHOD LINK...
Modular Sleep Setup
I thought I would share my new sleep setup and get some feedback or thoughts. I think it belongs in the multi-use section...i think. 1 Arc AT (9.75 oz) 1 Montbell UL...
Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Kids
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Kids I am thinking I will do a write up about the harness this week. It was a custom job I did - and changed...
Clothing list for Northwest volcanos
I am going to be doing Adams in late June, Hood later this summer and Rainier next August. I am trying to get my clothing system updated for these climbs. I am...
2000-ish c.i. pack for my wife?
Ok here's the deal. I'm trying to downsize my wife's load for two season, 3-5 day trips. The idea is to get her pack as small and light as possible so we...
Favorite Packs of the UL crowd?
My favorite answer to people that asked me "what is the best camera? " was always "you would not like it !" I would wait for their jaw to drop, turn around...
Transportation
Transportation: To be sure I’m opening myself up for the stupid award of the year, but here goes. Does anyone have the problem of getting back to the car after a hike?...
Lightweight Gear for Long Distance Hiking: Four Months in Europe
Companion forum thread to:Lightweight Gear for Long Distance Hiking: Four Months in Europe Hi Adam > f you think its impracticle with the Macpac harnesses, maybe sue could try the one planet...
Layering w/thermawrap
I'm new to hiking (in my adult life) and am well on my way to gearing up for a productive year getting back to the outdoors. I'm also new to UL layering...
Vapor Barrier wetness
Many of you have turned me onto vapor barrier clothing, at least to give it a try and so far I like what I have experienced. In the past, the insulation on...
reading and writing on UL trips
Wondering what ya'll carry for readin' and writin' and o' course 'rithmetic. Do some carry books? Notebooks? Calculators? Pen fillers or pencil stubs? Do you keep notes on your trips as you...
Mech. Stretch SoftShell Pants for Hot Weather
Any suggestions for mechanical stretch softshell pants for hot weather? I like the Montbell Stretch Wind Pants but don't know how they would be in 80-105* full output hiking? Need pants because...
Advice from experienced poncho tarp users
I am thinking of getting a poncho tarp and the Mountain Laurel Designs 1.35 Silnylon Pro seems the best because of its length and catenary ridge line. The review here seems very...
Ryan Jordan’s SUL Winter Challenge
Hi all, So, our illustrious publisher and certified nut, Ryan Jordan, and I were chatting about the SUL challenge. He came up with this idea with no help from me... You all...
Ultra-Light External Frame Pack
For making something like the plywood pack frame you could use cut and fold construction with prefabricated sandwich panels. This would eliminate the need for a mold. To get the weight down...
ThermoJet MicroLite Stove
Hi, I purchased one, too and after reading your post, poked around on their site a little bit and found this: "Notice about Delivery: We were recently honored when BackPackingLight named the...
Andrew Skurka's "The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide"
i received Andrew's book today and while i'm not a huge fan of the layout, the book is easy to read and filled with all manner of tips. i'll dig into it...
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide -- Now available!
I am thrilled to announce that my forthcoming how-to book, The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, will be released on February 21st by National Geographic Books. I am accepting pre-orders on my (new!)...
Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems
Christy, I did an all REI list under 10 lbs it includes packed and carried items. It is on my site.... LytW8_Gear_Lists You might also find the cheap list interesting as well....
