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Isle Royale
What started out as a five day, four night trip ended up being an overnight backpacking trip and three nights in a shelter because of heavy rain. I was there with my...
Ray-way shell pants
I made a pair of Ray-way shell pants. I made their largest size, 2XL. I'm short, have fat thighs, and want to be able to wear them over cargo shorts if need-be....
4 Season Ultra Light Extreme Weather Shelter System
t20 - OK for moderate weather. Only 2 poles, so a bit weak against side-winds. Low back end (80 cm) so you can't sit back there. Pity. Just a little more headroom...
Florida Trail in Dec/Jan- advice sought on both gear and logistics
So, here's the setup. My girlfriend and I would like to go somewhere warm during her winter break from school. She's inexperienced with backpacking but capable and very interested. I've been delving...
Not a bug bivy, but almost
I just wanted to share (i.e. boast about) my most recent MYOG success - a minimalist bug shelter for SUL travel. I have the Gossamer Gear bug net that drapes over your...
perimeter netting vs bug bivy
debating here- perimeter netting offers some weight savings (and probably some simplicity), but means that w/ a pyramid everything is closed up if you need bug protection- no views, less ventilation bug...
Thinking About Bears and Cougars
If you wann know a better one: a few monthe later I decided it would be an awesome idea to carry my bear-spray in my front hip pocket. We were hiking in...
A shot to prevent Lyme disease could be on its way
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/lyme-disease-prevention-antibody-shot/ Apparently the new vaccine could even stop infection after a bite. In addition, there was already a vaccine called Lymerix that's 76-92 percent after 3 injections, but anti-vax propaganda and a...
Help! Backpacking with Anxiety
TL:DR I really need some advice from the community. I'm preparing to take my girlfriend on her first backpacking trip. It will be 3 days/2 nights in the Catskills of NY in...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
I may be in the minority here, but I use a 2P tent solo, so I would vote for "keeping the tent footprint reasonable". Â I like having all my gear inside. Â I...
Pack upgrade - which pack?
Now that the contents of my pack are lighter and smaller, I'm thinking about upgrading my pack to something lighter and smaller. My top runner right now is the Zpacks Arc Haul,...
Sierra Snowpack 2015
Here is a map from a few years ago of major sewer discharges into the Delta: http://www.sustainabledelta.com/toiletbowl.html "Why do I get the feeling that this what WILL happen?" People are stubborn. Combined...
thoughts on the hmg mid-1?
not released yet but here's a preview: https://youtu.be/66WFjLQJXBU 100% a Tarptent Aeon Li clone. Get the Tarptent. I like HMG's approach to the bathtub floor and quasi mesh net tent. Nice way...
By the Numbers: the Search for a High-MVTR Waterproof Breathable Shell Jacket
Abrasion-resistant: I use medium-weight Taslan fabric for this. It withstands some fairly bad Australian burnt scrub and last for many years. Cheers Well, some 5 years after purchasing it, I met with...
Smoke-free areas in California next week or so?
It's sure hard to backpack in the Sierra in what used to be prime season—August and September. Anyone have ideas for where to take a trip in California in the next couple...
Mosquitos in a changing world.
<p style="text-align: left;">I’ve only lived in Alaska for 22 years, but talking to homestead kids who have been here since the 1940s and 1950s, it seems to all of us that we...
Binoculars for birding, wildlife
I imagine we all have non-negotiable items we bring, that aren’t really necessities. Binoculars is one of those things for me, because a great deal of the joy of backpacking for me...
No-frills, sub 10oz summer backpacking pants?
I'd generally consider myself a shorts guy, but I'd like to find pair of pants to supplement my hiking shorts for summer hiking. I want these pants to be lightweight (in the...
Getting used to tarps
there are ideas that get in your head about creepy crawlies. the best way to take care of those are to pitch a tarp on a mountain campsite with a good view...
Ray Jardine’s update of Beyond Backpacking now available
The new book is called Trail Life. I enjoyed Beyond Backpacking so I think I'll give this a read for 25 bucks. Does anyone remember how much people were paying for the...
