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2016 PCT Thru-Hike; Convince Me re: Start Date
Hello all! I'm planning a 2016 thru-hike of the PCT (completed gear list to be posted soon for critique!), and I've moved from the "learn about the trail, select my gear" phase of...
Sierra Trip
I take a few of my employees on a trip each year out west backpacking. This year we started at Agnew Meadows outside Mammoth Lakes and ended at June Lake area. Not...
High Sierra Trail to Mt .Whitney 2007
4 Days and 70 Miles in Sept 2007 Starting Out Heading Towards the Western Divide Bear Paw High Sierra Camp Porch with a View View from the Porch The Great Western Divide...
Planning ahead for retirement backpacking - starting with coastal Calif trails
I'm really hoping I can retire in a couple of years. If I can, I'll probably retire in the summer or fall. I'd like to plan a month to 6 weeks or...
The Backpacking Tithe Revisited
Companion forum thread to: The Backpacking Tithe RevisitedFurther reflections on short trips vs. thru-hiking. Thanks for this article Mark! I'm fortunate enough to live a simple life (low overhead, flexible work, no...
Last minute trip in Dec - Joshua Tree?
Well, I'm at it again, last minute trip planning. I was going to go to Colorado with a friend for skiing, but the weather has turned bad. So now I'm looking for last...
Lightest Gaiter available
Hi again everybody, I put into the search engine of the site 'lightest gaiter' but came up with nothing. Just wondering who makes, sells the lightest long gaiters (not just the anklet...
Altra Lone Peaks in wet Washington
In normal, everyday life I wear zero-drop shoes. The only place I don't is while hiking. For years, I've worn Inov-8 Roclite 286 GTX's. Since I've moved to zero drop in my...
2014 AT NOBO gear list
I'm getting my last bits of gear together and trying to hash out all the things I dont need. This is my list for a March 1st start date. The only things...
Old loggers path campsites
Some friends and I are hiking the old loggers path in mid june and I have heard alot about the rock run campsite but I cant find any location on it can...
Suggestions for a year long Backpacking trip wanted.
Hello, me and my girlfriend are planning a year long backpacking trip(UL ofcourse)at various locations in the world. Most of the locations are sorted out but here and there I would love...
Schoeller Dryskin Extreme versus Schoeller WB400 Without Membrane for softshell hat
Anyone know how Schoeller Drysking Extreme with 3xDry compares to Schoeller's WB400 (the WB400 material without the waterproof membrane, which cuts down on breathability) for water resistance, wind resistance and breathability? Looking...
Can you guess?
This pic was shot in the lower 48. I bet nobody can come even close to where it was taken. We'll see who can get the closest. I've been east, west, north,...
Exploring Shuyak Island, Alaska
https://vimeo.com/955366201?fl=pl&fe=vl Country United States State Alaska Area Kodiak Archipelago Trip Month (06) - June Report / Notes I love visiting Alaska’s Shuyak Island. Almost the entire island and surrounding islets are part...
Advice needed for Wind River Range in early Sept.
I'm planning a trip to the Winds around the first week of September. Would likely have around 5-6 days of hiking, possibly covering 10 - 12 miles per day. Any suggestions on route...
Day hikes and backpacking in the NY Adirondacks?
I've only started to hike and backpack seriously in the past 2 years but I've come a long way since then, managing to do the 230-mile Via Alpina through Switzerland this summer....
Camino
I am thinking about walking the Camino in Northern Spain next year - any suggestions for good books to read? Time of year to start (March or April or after Easter or...
Dumb luck? (I carry poncho tarp & down bag, no bivy)
I would agree, that it may be difficult to find a bivy/tarp that is lighter than just a bigger tarp, but where I see potential savings is: bigger CF tarp sleeping bag...
My new modded Hexamid Twin
Just got my new modded Hexamid Twin -- the cuben floor is sewn in instead of having netting all around and a cuben floor set atop it. 13 1/8 oz. including guylines....
JMT section hike
Ok, so I got bit by the bug this summer after going to Glacier NP and was thinking of doing another trip west...but some places are a bit scary for me to...
