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Best Hiking Pants (American Made preferred)
Maybe try Rivendell's MUSA pants. They're geared towards cycling, but should be good for hiking too. https://www.rivbike.com/products/musa-pants Prana Zion is very comfortable, although I would hardly call the fabric “durable”. Very easy...
Permethrin and Pertex
I bought one of the last GoLite Bitterroot jackets last fall, and I haven't had the chance to take it out into mosquito country. I spray my clothes with Permethrin, and I'm...
Trailstar/Bigstar bug skirt
I am awaiting a purchase from MLD. And perhaps this is a silly question, but I am hoping for insight from those who have or have used a trailstar. In most cases,...
DEET causes birth defects
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/breaking-news/insect-repellent-deet-linked-to-*****-defects/story-e6freuyi-1225805789288 Replace the ***** with the word peni*s without the *. Are we now banning scientific terms on this site? Someone must have got hurt =( I wonder if it can carry...
Ultralight Backpacking for Lightweights; Chapter 3, My Favorite Shelter
My Favorite Shelter In this video, I run through all of the shelters I've tried during my transition to UL Backpacking, shares aspects I liked and didn't like, and then show my...
which tarp should i get? :)
SMD Wild Oasis? or TT contrail? I would like to hear your suggestions on why you chose that too Depends on if you want floored or floorless? I'd wait til the new...
Leg Sleeves instead of Pants for UV protection Recommendations
Hello, anyone use leg sleeves while backpacking? Not tights that come with a crotch but something that goes up to your thighs and can be worn under shorts? I used to wear...
The Wildlands Traverse - by Foot and Packraft
I planned this route for the early spring, and had a vision of hiking across the Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park from Devils Lake to Victoria Bridge and then packrafting out the...
My first UL-want-to-be list
I did traditional backpacking for couple of years until my knees expressed unhappiness. My doc told me no more running/backpacking/basketball/snowboarding/skiing, pretty much no fun for a year. Somehow I found this site...
Northern California backpacking list
Here is my current list that I plan to use this summer (and all 3 seasons hopefully) for backpacking in Northern California. I am a pretty new backpacker and have quickly begun...
Grizzly attack
https://www.yukon-news.com/news/two-dead-after-suspected-bear-attack-northeast-of-mayo/ Apparently they were experienced “bush people” but that does not mean much here. The man shot and killed the charging grizzly prior to knowing what had happened to his family; there...
Total luxury XUL (SUL) is now possible
Took a looong while, but here it is – 5.4lb base weight. Please have at it. Can it get lighter at all? Conditions: New England above treeline 3 season Temps: 30s -...
South Cumberland Rec. Area
Took the boys out for their first overnight backcountry trip. We went up to Beershaba Springs, TN to the South Cumberland Recreational Area. We arrived late Friday night at Stone Door and...
What do you put in cargo pockets?
Breeks are good, no doubt of that. If Joe would wear them, who is to argue? But I prefer full-length trousers, as the wind does cut through the long knitted socks at...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
Inspired by Brad P's post and positive comments, I wanted to share my preliminary list for feedback. https://lighterpack.com/r/akkfor I use a spreadsheet to keep track of all my gear. It's too much...
Bob Open 2018
So, I guess that means the pre-event festivities will be at Trixies? Trixies around 5-ish :) We (John, Kevin, Andrew and myself) just got back from an expedition up the North Fork....
My first Summer Gear List
It's in my profile. Comments and suggestions appreciated. This is for a 4 day trip to the Smokies in late July. The same gear will also be used for a 3 day...
Scout Gear List
Backpacking light with scouts is a challenge. For one thing, scouts are pretty hard on their gear. Scout age kids tend to be pretty neglectful of things like packs, tents, and clothing,...
Permethrin
If this has been discussed in prior threads please forgive me. If permethrin treated clothing is worn in the water does it come off the clothing enough to harm fish and aquatic...
Hiking and wild camping in Europe: Legal aspects
I noticed that there are many misconceptions here on this forum about the wild camping in Europe and have therefore decided to explain and hopefully clarify the situation. The feedback I have...
