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Why would I ever wear short sleeves in the NE?
That was my arm this past weekend in Harriman State Park, NY. I thought the bugs wouldn't bother me so long as I was moving....I was wrong. I was wearing a large...
How many BPL'ers wear KILTS?
A recent thread on "monkey butt" treatment got me wondering how many kilted hikers are on BPL. If you wear a kilt hiking, what kind (traditional/modern), what fabric, store bought/home made DIY,...
Reader questions on backpacking in kilts and skirts?
Suspenders? Just don't make the elastic too tight and you can move the position on your hips or waist wherever you want. In regards to having skirts work in all conditions, they...
Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail
Companion forum thread to:Sunshine Prepares for the Appalachian Trail Go, Sunshine, go!!! I will be eagerly anticipating the stories! Good luck! You two are rock stars. I hope you enjoy your trip...
Miserable Environment: The Worst Conditions?
I have been practicing UL (base gear < 10 pounds for multi-day trips) in Alaska's less than temperate conditions since the 1980's, back when our summers were really wet and cold, including...
Chemicals, Filters, or Neither!
I am trying to decide whether or not I will bring a filter along with me, use chemicals, or just drink straight out of the source. I own a Katadyn Hiker, and...
Western Mountaineering Flylite
Curious if anyone has used this? Â I was thinking of getting a summerlite but saw this and now I have a decision to make. Â I like that the Flylite has a top...
Permethrin on water resistant pants?
Does anyone know if there are issues with treating pants/clothes with permethrin that are water resistant? I recently got these pants https://www.wrangler.com/shop/mens-performance-series-outdoor-cargo-pant-nw780#hero=0 and just realized they are water repellent. I don't need or...
Hexanet bug shelter
I just received an email from Joe V that he has just listed the Hexanet for sale. I guess he has worked out the bug from the first version. http://zpacks.com/shelter/hexanet.shtml I have...
how to keep Canon camera batteries charged in the field
I'm dealing with a bunch of LP-6E or LP-6EN camera batteries. I have the standard Canon charger, which is AC powered only. I have a generic charger, and it is powered by...
Personal gear experiments
Hey folks, With the advice of this forum, I've been trying a few gear experiments. Here's a reports... 1) Trail runners: I was thinking I'm ready to try them, but wanted to...
Permethrin on packs/shelters
Does permethrin bond to cuben? VX21 and such? Or when you treat a cuben shelter, do you just treat the netting? And when you treat a pack, do you just treat the...
Near Louisville KY overnight out and back.
I need to get a (Company paid) business trip to Louisville KY in late September. I have never hiked that park of the country, and I can extend my stay a few...
Best single piece of advice for new UL backpackers? Particularly women?
In May I am hosting a large gathering of women for a "gear shakedown" directed towards women who are active hikers but intimidated by backpacking for various reasons. It's car-camping event at...
Please recommend a weekend route in Ventana Wilderness...
Hi, We'd like to do a one night trip in Ventana this coming weekend. Ideally, we're looking for a nice route which is well-maintained, relatively poison oak free, doesn't require frequent and...
We have the next cuben fiber and it's amazing!
I'm not sure the Nano line has been replaced by the Escapist. They appear to be a completely a different product line. For one the Nano is pyramid shaped not A frame shaped. Glad...
Central Coast Gear List: Preparing for High Sierra Trail to Whitney in Summer
Hello! I'm doing the High Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney in late July this year. This will be my first longer ultralight backpacking trip. I've gone on backpacking trips since I was...
Marin County 100 mile loop, April 6-13, 2014
From April 6-13 2014, I backpacked a 100 mile loop through Marin County, California. Overall, I had a great time, though some parts were challenging. I started and ended at the north...
5th Annual Bay Area G.G.G. aka GGG 5.0 1/25-27, 2013 Henry W Coe
David, that sounds good. I am driving a ford taurus which has a decent trunk, so there should be room for your gear. I'm only bringing a pack. To PM someone, click...
Considering the switch to tarp/bivy
guys, you can take a peek at this book (not in full but long enough excerpt) and get a feel for what he is talking about http://books.google.com/books?id=kCBGaAYpqSQC&printsec=frontcover&dq=ronald+turnbull happy new year Mike Great...
