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Best lightweight-backpacking rain jacket
In the market..anxious to read suggestions Thanks ! Scott A lot of people like the Montbell Versalite (6.4 oz), OR Helium II (6.4 oz), and the Zpacks Vertice (6.2 oz). I...
3 oz. Rab Phantom Pull-On
Is the Rab Phantom Pull-On another emergency rain jacket for runners only or could it work with a light pack while backpacking too? I love the weight, but I become skeptical when...
The COVID 19 outbreak. Does it mean MORE backpacking this year?
I'll probably still go out, but will be even more careful to avoid people. My preference for overnighters is in the state forests away from everyone anyway. Pretty easy to keep distance...
why tents fail in the wind
So if pitching it drum tight can handle more wind, why are people saying that a material that doesn't stretch, that you CAN make drum tight, is more prone to failure than...
Dumb, dangerous mistakes
I need entertainment, so here’s my story, and I’ll look forward to reading yours. I have no doubt that this group can come up with dumb and dangerous behavior they survived on...
Flame "Orange" Wars
After all, someone might like the comfort of knowing that others were here by the odds and ends of plastic, fabric, and cardboard scattered around a campsite. Somebody spent too much time...
heat acclimatization
This is interesting. Contradictory to some common beliefs? https://www.outsideonline.com/2098556/surprising-benefits-training-heat "When acclimating to heat, you’ll be forced to compromise training quality, says Koop. While he understands the benefits of heat acclimation, he still...
Survivalist/Preppers vs. Backpackers
It seems to me there is a disconnect between the Survival/Prepper community and Backpackers. It doesn't make sense since Backpackers need extensive survival skills and Survivalists/Preppers need to know how to navigate...
Winter Hiking Partners for Southwest Desert Jan,Feb & March?
Hey there! I have the entire winter off this year, and am really wanting to cherry pick some great hiking in the Southwest. So I looking at a few sections of different...
Lightning is stealing the thunder from my backpacking trips
I have a fair amount of outdoors experience. I have learned what to do to minimize the risk of being struck by lightning in the backcountry, and I follow those guideline. When...
A few questions to those who carry a gun while hiking/backpacking
Doug has a point. It seems that Americans are inconsistent in the enthusiasm for the principles laid out in the nation's founding documents. The thread shows that there is great enthusiasm...
~5 days in Yosemite late June, where?
Hi, new member here. I am going to be passing through Yosemite in late June. I am looking for a ~ 5 day backcountry trek, preferably a loop or easy way to...
GGG-Alaska-2018
Okay, I bet that title got your attention. Info to follow after the sacrificial first post. Hint: it does involve caribou and the volcanic island featured in this photo. People say "Everything's...
Steripen Quantum UV Water Treatment System --- Roger Caffin
I assume you can only put 4 liters in that bag, and if there's less than 4 liters it won't be full. I have a Steripen Ultra. If they do indeed sell...
Kings Canyon -- Lessons from my first trip into the Sierras
More Pictures on Flickr. After a hike I like to think about the things I learned and my successes. Here's my thoughts from my first trip into the Sierras. I was totally...
Trying to get a tarp setup going!
Hey guys, new sub here! As with most, lurked for a long time and decided it's a resource worth paying for. What better way to start my membership than ask for help!...
Mid-June Backpacking - Western US
We've unexpectedly gotten a week off in mid June and would like to solicit suggestions for trips. This time frame is fixed - Can't push it back. We're in PA and have backpacked extensively...
Any suggestions on a 3-4 night packrafting route?
Hi all! Brand new member here and excited to have joined the community. I wanted to get your collective thoughts on a great packrafting route given my group's level of experience. In...
Zpacks Duplex Ultralight Tent for PCT thru hike
Duplex owners which weight cuben fiber would you suggest ? <h3>.51 oz/sqyd Standard Cuben Fiber Fabric or</h3> <h3>.74 oz/sqyd Spruce Green Cuben Fiber Material</h3> I will be using the tent on a 2017...
Synthetic Quilt to Boost Accomplice 20F in Winter?
[Purposely left blank to retain editing in next post below] Has anyone used a synthetic quilt over a 20F EE Accomplice quilt in winter to boost warmth and move the dew point...
