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Picaridin?
Has anyone used Picaridin based mosquito repellents and how does the protection compare to Deet? First impression confirms that it is indeed "odorless and non-greasy". I haven't tested on plastic or synthetic...
2014 JMT thru-hiker survey - results on gear failures
John Ladd, who runs a Yahoo group and Facebook for JMT hikers, surveyed JMT thru-hikers after they completed their trip. More than 600 respondents completed his survey, and he's been posting the...
Joe Valesko of Zpack’s new 9oz tent
He is not taking orders until next month but here is the info. Green will be an option then. I am going to pull the link because he doesn't want people to...
Joe Valesko of Zpack’s new 9oz tent
He is not taking orders until next month but here is the info. Green will be an option then. I am going to pull the link because he doesn't want people to...
Ozark Highlands Trail?
OK, I'm a MN hiker looking for options to extend my backpacking shoulder seasons and have heard the OHT mentioned. Thinking about a March thru or long partial hike. I have Tim...
Cookset advice - fuel efficiency of JetBoil worth the extra weight?
Hi BPL, I used the JetBoil Flash on my SOBO thru-hike of the AT last year, and it worked great. Certainly it wasn't the lightest option, but it was super convenient, fast,...
The best SUL solution = geography?
While it is cold and dark here in Sweden, I look forward to my next trip to Mallorca, Spain next summer. I was there last summer and went backpacking for the first...
Minimalist Bug Solutions?
This sounds like a stupid "Go test it" question but I'd rather... not test it. What's the least amount of bug protection I can stay sane with in a mosquito-rich area while...
XUL First Aid Kit
Evan - No need to get excited. Leukotape has many benefits over duct tape. It is soft, breathable, and cushioned. Most importantly, it is vastly durable and will stay on your feet...
Movie "Backcountry" - lessons to be learned
I returned from a weekend of wildness camping in black bear country and decided to unwind after the drive by watching the movie "Backcountry" if you haven't seen it, spoiler alert... a...
Is it a bad idea to hike in my Saucony running shoes?
I am transitioning to ultralight after an excruciating Whitney summit and one thing I am uncertain about is the appropriateness of hiking in running shoes. I have always hiked in heavy boots...
Insect shield ineffective against Alaskan mosquitoes
I did a recent three day trip near Fairbanks, Alaska, and wore an Insect shield branded shirt, and pants that I treated with permethrin myself. Neither was effective in total prevention of...
Where have you got tick bites?
I had five on me when I got home from a trip in the middle of April - 2 on my right side (under my hipbelt), two on my stomach, and one...
MLD Duomid
I bought the shelter knowing about the single-pole-in-the-middle but I knew as soon as I pitched it in the yard that I had to figure out a way to get rid of...
My dog is almost full grown and she got a new pack
Well my pup is almost full grown, she is 9 months old and has way to much energy still, I'm sure that wont go away any time soon. I can't wait to...
Black Diamond Megamid/Megalight and bug advice
Hi guys I am looking into getting a Black Diamond Megalight, plus Megabug, for four season, four person use. Was wondering(things Black Diamond literature does not seem to answer): How well does...
Simple, cheap watch/clock with alarm?
I'd like to start carrying a small, light, simple timekeeping device with an alarm. (No, I don't take my phone in the backcountry, and my GPS doesn't have sound.) I don't need...
Ideas/phylosophies to reduce my baseweight please
Hi guys, here is my BaseWeight list for cool weather (down to 30F) that I finally I got down to the low 5kg mark (under 12lb). Boy I am obsessing about seeing that figure in the 4kg...
Packing for the Florida swamp in winter
Hey all, First post here. I've been day hiking for years but am getting into backpacking now. My first trips will be in territory very familiar to me: the Everglades terrain. Swampy,...
Permethrin and tents
I have been getting a ton of emails due to a couple of Permethrin threads and it reminded me of an experiment. Last year a few people wondered about using Permethrin to...
