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Please help me with a 30L Frameless Pack Decision
Hi All, Looking for Reccos for a frameless. 30L pack. Â I would like it to be able to day hike and overnight or two with dialed in gear. Â Weight is a consideration....
The Big Sur - over nighter
Planning on backpacking the big sur this weekend with a friend. Driving down and getting started Saturday morning.. planning on coming home Sunday BUT * We NEED A STARTING POINT, GOOD HIKE/SCENERY...
Hiking in Finland
Some shameless self advertising here =) Hiking in Finland is my blog which showcases my trips in the Finnish forests during all seasons. It also describes my journey from being a "normal"...
Neck Lanyard
I'd like to know who among you uses a neck lanyard to keep stuff handy in the following scenarios: 1. While trekking 2. While camping 3. Both What is on your lanyard?...
Shenandoah NP Loop trip from Brown Gap
SNP trip Shenandoah National Park Trip Report May 22-25, 2011 I selected this 37 mile loop trip starting at the Brown Gap parking so I would end the trip hiking past Doyle...
Ask a Ranger Anything.
Thanks, Matt!! 2018 Ranger Manual https://photos.app.goo.gl/CGRUpo1C2SAAbYtY8 Pretty interesting and diverse stuff. Anywhere from decent tips on packing and great info on crew dynamics to a analogous bathroom reader of quotes and poems...
Giardia: Let's Talk SCIENCE
Well buck, I kind of think he did The poll you linked is pretty much irrelevant. There is a huge self selection bias in such polls. Despite your claim that 78% saying...
UL Creatures
I took this shot this morning with my latest camera upgrade; a Ricoh GXR with an S10 lens unit. I photographed this handsome fellow a couple of weeks ago with my previous...
Gerber Dime
This thread is the official product listing for member gear reviews of this product. Add your review as a reply to help build the shared knowledge base. - Mods BPL Listing ID:...
Tide forecasts for the Lost Coast
What is a good resource for tide forecasts for the Lost Coast? I am looking to go sometime during the last week of March. I don’t like what I have found with...
What do you wear on your legs during the day? (winter or summer)
I'm new to ultralight, and hoping to get more experience this year. I'm hoping you can give me some advice as to what you wear on your legs when outside, both in...
Southern Trip Planning
Howdy all! I am hoping to get some advice about a trip I am planning. I'm starting to second guess myself. I want to spend a week in each... Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi...
Southeast Backpackers - Shelter Advice Needed
Hi All: Relatively new member getting back into backpacking after too many years and how things have changed! Live in Western NC and planning trails such as Foothills, Bartram, etc.. Looking for...
Beyond Backpacking
i was able to jump on a listing in the GSF for Ray Jardine's "Beyond Backpacking" book and have been enjoying the read for the most part. i stumbled over what i...
BSA Northern Tier 2011
In July 2011 Our Troop is going to Northern Tier which is a 10 day canoe trip in Southern Canada. Has anyone been there and do you have any insights, tips or...
convertible/zip-off pants suggestions?
I'm looking for some simple, lightweight, yet durable zip-off pants for 3-season wear. Too get picky, I'd also like them to zip off just above the knee. Recommendations? I have used TNF...
Successful Tick Removal
Pro Tick Remedy - TickInfo Yesterday I successfully removed an imbedded tick from my wife's shoulder using the Pro Tick Remedy tool I've been carrying in my first aid kit for several...
larger pack advice
I have two packs, a Zpacks Nero and an MLD Exodus with airframe, that meet most of my needs, but I've recently come to the conclusion that I need a little larger...
Above the tree line shelter?
Hi, I'm planning on venturing out above the tree line for the first time next summer (Lapland, Sweden) and need a shelter that can handle those conditions. I need a shelter that:...
Holy shirt! looking for recommendations
Hi folks, hoping you can offer some recommendations for a baselayer shirt. Looking for one that hopefully will do it all for a High Sierras trip in July. I'll want to wear...
