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Cutting it too light
In the original spirit of another thread gone astray........ Most of us have been able to shed weight without sacrificing safety but I also suspect many of us have taken it too...
Trail Work Thread
I wanted to get a thread going and see if there are any other Trail Workers on the forum. I thought it could be fun to swap stories, ideas, share photos of...
Transitioning to winter hiking (long, sorry)
Getting ready to take the plunge on winter backpacking, but I've still got a lot to sort out to get my 3 season setup more prepared for winter. I'll be backpacking in...
New Garmin epix
I saw this mentioned at CES 2015. Garmin link: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/wrist-worn/epix-/prod146065.html A GPS watch with base mapping... finally! Price is not awesome (but I still want one!). Screen's too small. You'll shoot your...
A new Silnylon available - 1.05oz/yd
In case there is any interest by you MYOG'ers out there, a new Silnylon is on the market. Looks similar in weight to the SilArgon which has been out of stock forever....
Recommendations for external battery capacity for two on the PCT?
I'm new to external batteries and I'm trying to get my wife and I's electronics kit finalized for our upcoming PCT thru hike in 2015. So far, here are all the USB...
Moving to UK: I will take all the advice you can spare
Well, BPL, on December 15th I'm off to London to start a happy new chapter of life with a lovely young lady, and a wet windy new chapter of my backpacking travails....
Cleaning silnylon tent (TarpTent Notch)
Hi all, Recently got back from a 4 day trip backpacking in the Grand Canyon (great trip!). I used my TarpTent Notch and my 2 friends used a REI QuarterDome 1 and...
Visited the new Arcteryx store in Portland
I was really excited about going and checking out the store. Turned out to be a disappointment. There ultralight down jacket does not have cinch cords to tighten the hood down in...
Boundary Waters trip
hey all! I am in the initial stages of planning a Boundary Waters canoe trip for me and some friends next summer. I was wondering if anyone on here has some resources,...
Elemental Horizons Kalais
An overview of the Elemental Horizons Kalais pack. In spending months researching for a new pack I knew I wanted to give a cottage company my business as I absolutely believe in...
Backpack. down Jacket.
I am looking for a new backpack. I came across so many choices. I tried to narrow down my search, and came up with these: 1- Jam 70L Pack , almost $130.,...
Ice Axe Question
My brother bought me an awesome Camp Ice Axe but thinks he picked one a bit on the long side. He was suggesting we send it back and get one 5 cm...
lose w8 now, ask dale how
In another thread, I mentioned selling clothing that no longer fits due to weight loss, Brian H asked "whats your w8 loss solution Dale?" A year ago June I had a physical...
REI return policy
I just returned from the closest REI to my home. I have been a member for about 40 years, and have returned something only one time before, when it had failed. Today,...
How gross is it to you when people put their fingers in their...
I find dental hygiene very important in life, and I am also aware of the filth that our hands meet in the backcountry. As we all shave grams off our packs, what...
Why is this forum so inactive?
From what I see on the trails that I hike, I would conclude that UL (by our strict definition of 10 pounds or less base weight) is barely and grudgingly gaining some...
10 "Essentials"
". . . or splint my bunghole shut to slow down the giardia two-step enough to get back to the trailhead in under 15 bowel movements." Sounds like you're not trying hard...
three days, two nights w/ a 24 liter pack?
^ that looks like a pretty big pack :) another pack that is worth looking at imo is the Rev24, I own the 1.5 and most recently the 12- they really carry...
stored ESBIT "odour"
Yeah, it's a great stove. That's the one I use, along with the Sidewinder setup. Hard to beat. Zelph's photo of the Esbit crystals is a reminder of one point, that the...
