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When have you gone too light?
Hi all, I'm working on an article for BPL that asks the question, "when have you gone too light?". This is a wide-open topic. Any suggestions, stories or ideas of any nature...
Into the Wild
To repeat many here, read the book. And for what it's worth, I found the soundtrack to be powerful. A few of Vedder's tracks hit me like a stun gun: " Guaranteed"...
MYOG: tyvek ground cover / bivy combo
I completed my secound tyvek ground cover / bivy this weekend. My basic concept is a tyvek ground cover with an attached tyvek cover to form a basic bivy. I will post...
Embrace the Oak – Gear cleaning tips?
I'm being utterly ravaged by poison oak; I had to soak the bandages off my legs to remove them this morning. It's downright medical journal material. But I'm freaked out about oils...
Skurka looking for expedition ideas
I appreciate that Ryan, really. Glad I could help. I'll keep it at and you too, okay? I wish everyone would live as you said: "being passionate about what you love and...
Point Reyes 4 day with Golite Ion pack
. What is your planned route? Point Reyes is pretty small so it's hard to imagine doing 4 'long' days out there. I have one of the DWR MLD bivies- it's not...
Lightweight down hooded jacket? Lightweight fleece vest?
So I'm a bit surprised I can't find any retail alternatives to the Nunatak Skaha Plus (9.5oz in M, http://www.nunatakusa.com/down_sweater_skaha_hoodie.html).. surely Nunatak aren't the only one to make simple + lightweight hooded...
Smartwool Boxers…
...are worthless. I'm in to my fifth/sixth pair and a $30 a pop they can't handle the stress of day to day hiking, running and general work wear. I've shared my frustrations...
Why Backpacking?
Yeah, I know what you mean about most others not understanding. Interestingly enough I first got into backpacking for the challenge. I was into bicycle racing (road and mountain), and wanted to...
Taylor Meadows, Garibaldi Park near Squamish
EDIT: This story is pretty long and pretty boring -- consider yourself warned! -Brian I left for Garibaldi Park on Saturday morning; it was a last minute change-of-plans as Manning Park was...
Bias in writing
Anytime you read something, particularly when it is a claim of some sort, you should ask yourself "who is this person who wrote this?" Who are they? What kinds of personal or...
20 Degree Sleeping System Dilemma
I have a dilemma and I could use any help that I can get. What I need is an inexpensive and effective sleeping system for an early spring weekend trip on the...
Electric Bear Fence
Interesting commentary, but it is a strange mixture of fact, rumor, and pure speculation. It jumps back and forth among grizzly bears, black bears, and Alaska brown bears, Eastern and Western bears...
What kind of footwear do you wear ?
Strange how little footwear is being discussed here, probably being the single most important item for a hiker. For daytrips and shorter, multi-day hikes, I have been wearing a pair of low...
My Gear List
This is my overnight gear list... The tent changes to a 2man 3season when traveling with my wife. Let me know what you think... Category Item Weight (oz) Clothes Rain Jacket (Marmot...
Overnighter at cone peak and spring camp in Ventana
Me and a friend drove to the end of cone peak road via Nacimiento rd. From there we hiked the coast ridge trail almost to where it met the Gamboa trail. We...
Hot Springs Trail -- Santa Barbara, fire conditions?
Hello -- was thinking of hiking the coast connect trail section of the hot springs trail from santa barbara to tehachapi. Wondering what the sitaution is since there was a fire in...
Looking for a 500 mile / one month trail in June
Having already hiked the entire Triple Crown plus Arizona Trail, Florida Trail, Benton MacKaye and Pinhoti Trail I am now looking for new trail recommendations in the US. I will fly to...
Tonto Trail, Nov 2008
It has taken me awhile, but I finally completed a trip report for my hike of the Tonto Trail last November. I started at the South Bass trailhead and exited 9 days...
