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Backcountry Boiler (Boilerwerks) Nothing!
Has anyone made a purchase from Boilerwerks and had problem receiving the product? I was doing a warranty through Boilerwerks for leaky kickstarter boiler for a scratch and dent replacement. I sent...
NZ Gear List for December
Hey guys and girls, just booked my ticket to New Zealand for this December/January. 2 week trip, not sure what all we will be doing but I would love to explore the...
Experiments in ultralight solar
I’ve always been fascinated by solar. The idea of getting free and unlimited energy from the sun is just plain cool! The problem with current commercially-available solar panels is their weight. They...
Need suggestions for lighter stove
Hi all, I've been using MSR Superfly propane stove, however i want to bring the weight down (at least for my solo trips if not for the group ones). So i';m open...
Bivy under tarp -- what's the point?
So I've got a borah gear argon bivy with a silnylon floor and an MLD duomid. Argon is supposed to be extremely breathable and water resistant. I work in the Smokies and...
Starting to go UL, looking at tents
I am currently just getting into UL backpacking, and after shaving down a lot of my pack weight and changing my behavior I am looking at the "big three". I want to...
Scotland, Northern England late April through early June, looking for feedback and suggestions for routes
I’ll be in Scotland and Northern England for 6.5 weeks, starting towards the end of April. I’m flying into Manchester, so for now at least, I don’t plan to go farther south...
Backcountry Brews
Companion forum thread to:Backcountry Brews I've tried Pat's Black Hops. I liked it, once I realizes it wasn't a porter (which I thought I had purchased). I agree it's not stellar, but...
Help with titanium pots
I'm getting ready to purchase my first titanium pots. My wife and I are looking to take our daughters with us backpacking this summer. We are definitely looking for ways to lighten...
New Zealand! Need suggestions
Hi, I was looking at a trip to new zealand, and was looking for suggestions Besides the Milford track (which is completely booked), what other trails would be equally amazing to do?...
JMT Alternatives
With the news (news to me, at least) that JMT permits are now even harder to get, I thought it would be a good time to brainstorm some good "JMT alternatives." I...
3 day trips in Tetons, Yellowstone, Sawtooth and Yosemite
I am planning a three week tour with my 13 year old daughter this summer. We are visiting Teton,Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks as well as spending some time in the Sawtooths....
5.10 closeout sale 29-39$ guide tennie
http://shopfiveten.com/C-43/Closeouts.aspx ;) Hey any info on how these size or 5.10 shoes in general? May get these or the mid top exum guides. I can only speak to the guide tennie I...
PCT Southern California - early start
I'm most of the way to getting time off from work to do the PCT - but have to be back in the UK for 10 days or so from the 3rd...
Bay Area GGG Host
I understand both Doug's and John's sentiments, and there are benefits to both types of meets. I'm comfortable with and grateful for both formats. I'm just glad there's a meet at all...
Campsite Rage Cure?
Two examples: A simply amazing campsite right on the shores of Lake Superior. One of the most amazing sunsets I have ever had the pleasure to witness. Wonderful friends, a great hike........
Kenai Peninsula of Alaska: Dayhikes and Short Trips....
Looks like I may be up working in the Kenai / Soldotna area for about a month this summer. I have been up to Alaska twice before but did not do much...
Would a simple A-frame tarp provide suitable weather protection for a PCT thru hike?
I have a lot of experience using a flat tarp as rain/wind protection over a hammock in the Appalachians, but very little experience using a flat (or catenary cut) tarp alone (i.e....
60 Miles in Marin County
Album LinkSummary Fantastic walk through beautiful Marin County; longest solo trip I've done yet. Originally planned as a relaxing late-winter cure for SAD (the Finger Lakes are VERY overcast in March). At...
Day hikes near Denver?
Well, looks like I'm finally making it out to Colorado! I have to admit I'm not heading there just for the hiking... but I need some recommendations. I'll be looking to leave...
