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Adventure Medical Kits
FWIW, my "medical kit" consists of: Duct Tape Alcohol (part of my mess kit also, multi-use, GG ;D ) Strong Painkillers (not over the counter stuff, something powerful enough to mitigate serious...
UL Winter System
I have been creating a light system for wintering out the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. Mt. Washington, (6,000ft) is known for high winds and low temps (15F to -20F). I plan...
Bash my gear (constructively please)
This is my current pack (doesn't include food/water or anything worn and my trekking poles). This also doesn't include camera gear (about 5 lbs worth currently). I basically want to cut more...
??Vapor Barrier or WPB Bivy as Emergency/Overnite Snowmobiling Shelter
I'm an avid Peak Bagger/UL 3 season (ocassional winter) Hiker & Snowmobiler in the Northeast. Have limited experience/knowledge with hiking with Vapor Barrier Mitts/Gloves, clothing concepts. Recently I unexpectedly overnighted when when...
Winter Single Day Climb- Mt Washington, New Hampshire (White Mountains)
This gear list is based on a single day winter climb of Mt Washington in New Hampshire. The weather can change in a heartbeat on Mt Washington and a variety of equipment...
Scope Creep
I work with a bunch of engineers, and we are all familiar with “scope creep” - which is a term describing how a project’s specifications can subtly shift from simple to complex...
NOT backpacking light
How to hike heavy! http://appalachiantrials.com/heaviest-pack-weight-appalachian-trail-tribute-to-uhaul/ I have a friend named Yoshihiro. He's from Japan and we hiked together through Glacier National Park. I bestowed on him the trail name "Low Gear", which...
Ditty Pocket Location Preference?
Hi all, I am looking at my second MYOG pack and am curious on your opinion on location for a pocket for random items. I plan to have two hip belt pockets,...
Sub 2-lb October Hike
Bill, if you have tarp stakes why carry a potty trowel? Or if it's needed can you use the trowel as one of your stakes? Also, those balloon bed balloons are near...
Replacing Ziplocks with Stuff Sacks Critique Requested
Just completed the North Coast and Cape Scott Trail. Will post pics and info shortly. I left for this 7 day trip with a 14.48 lb base weight using a ULA Circuit and...
My 3 Season Gear List
ArcTeryx Cierzo 35L w/Z-Lite Back Foam 21.2 oz ThermaRest Z-Lite (6/7th Cut) 11.0 oz Marmot Hydrogen Custom Quilt/Half Bag 19.2 oz Sea to Summit SN240 Stuff Sack XS 0.6 oz MSR E-Wing...
What is this injury??
Hey guys, just got back from a camping trip and the below image is of my arm after the trip. Is this a ripped muscle?? What is the treatment? Any help for...
How does it take up this much room?!
Hi everyone, I'm working on cutting down my pack weight and volume. I see everyone talking about using a 40-50L pack for 4-7 days out and I can't for the life of...
Philmont Gear List - 15 pound base weight
I have provided my Philmont packing list to a few on this forum, so I thought I would post it up for everyone to see. I am going to try and attach...
Hypothermia prevention...horrible story on Ozark trail
I read a horrible story about a father and two sons age 10 and 8 hiking on the Ozark trail over the weekend. Having two sons that I often hike with, this...
Anyone Practice Trail Communism?
Or foot-in-mouth if my read on the OP's tone was wrong, but the premise here is ridiculous. Joy shared is doubled; misery shared is halved. Presumably the overarching aim of any group...
10 things not to buy for backpacking
A couple of friends are getting into backpacking, and I realized they are buying the same things everyone buys when they go to REI with a lack of experience and a full...
Trying to go Ultralight
I hear ya, but I mean, this is what we do all day long. We meaning us. Well that sentence doesn't really do anything... -We meaning BPLers and other light-minded individuals. Really...
Front Loading UL pack?
>>> * New for 06 Zipper Vestibule Closure makes opening and closing the vestibule a snap. * New for 06 Single Piece Bathtub Floor makes a more watertight floor. >>"When the buckle...
Not a question of ounces, but of space
Hello, I have long debated as to whether or not to lay down the small amount to join this place, and I can safely say now that it was worth it. However,...
