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Lighten up a little!
Ok...i realize this is a site with serious weight conscious members,more dedicated then i see myself ever becoming but i will admit after reviewing many threads I've made an attempt to lighten...
So just what is ultralight these days?
A little bit of backstory, i'm 25 yrs old. i decided to try my hand at backpacking a little more than 5yrs ago. being the 'researcher' type i looked around & ray...
First Aid Kit: Too Far Down the UL Rabbit Hole?
I think I may have gone a bit too far down the UL rabbit hole in terms of de-bulking my FAK and would appreciate some feedback from others who may have fallen...
AT 2016 list
Here's my list. Â Most stuff I've been using for various hikes in the last year in different climates. Â I invested in the bigger ticket items before I left for my round the...
Whats in you mnt. backpacking kits
I just got into bikepacking this year and have only done two short weekend trips. Im pretty happy with my set up but would mind improving on things. I'm just wondering for...
Mchale Packs?
Thanks nick! Im surprised at how his frame system is constructed. I will say I looked at Dan’s site for years.  Then I had one to many 30 lbs trips using pretty...
Ultralight pack suitable for international travel
Howdy all; I'm new here (hopefully that won't be too irritatingly obvious). I have a question for y'all: are there any good ultralight backpacks that are, as the subject line says, suitable...
Philmont first-timer - pack list for July 2018
About boots and camp shoes. You need waterproof boots/footwear because you may be hiking in the rain. Trails can be muddy mini streams during rain. Philmont requires everyone to hike on (or...
Who Uses Canister Stoves?
"You can't beat this one: http://www.campsaver.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=120011" Hey, thanks, I just ordered one! :-) Like Zachary at the top of this thread, I am also beginning to look at various cooking systems. From...
Complete thru-hike personal care and laundry kit
With any water source, be it lake, stream or spigot, I can take myself and my clothes from dirty and smelly to clean enough to board mass transit. Perhaps I might want...
Keeping gear organized at home: Looking for inspiration
(I wasn't sure whether to post this in "Gear" or "Philosophy & Technique", but decided it fit better here.) Do you have a good system for organizing your gear at home? I'm...
Sleeping not inside a tent - how do you deal with it?
Funny dream I've had mice run across me. I worry that some creature will steal my spoon. It's funny but I pretty much always have a good idea what time it is...
First Time JMT Hike .... Pack List critique plz.
https://lighterpack.com/r/9kxwuz Have no idea how some of you guys get so light.... Newbie hiker getting ready to jump in.. Putting together my pack. Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated!! Joby, for a newbie,...
2019 JMT Gear Feedback!
Hey everyone, I'm a long time lurker who is looking for some feedback. I have been a weekend backpacker for about six years now and have been on dozens of trips all...
SUL being forced upon me
I get two to three screws in my right shoulder in about 1 month.They are to re-attach tendons that have been cut by bone spurs. So now I'll have to lighten my...
Water treatment for 5-man group
I need a little decision-making help here. For an upcoming trip, I'm trying to decide between #1 hacking my Sawyer Mini into a DIY gravity filter setup, or #2 just using simple...
Please Help Newbie with JMT Gear List
I'm still kind of a newbie when it comes to backpacking, having done only one 7-day Machu Picchu "Backdoor" trip (carrying my own stuff, etc). That was 3 years ago. Since then...
So tell me that I'm not stupid.
Background: Im 16 years old, have been backpacking a bunch for the last 6 years and now I have a car. You can probably guess whats next. How stupid is it to...
Newbie Couple Needing Gear Help
My hubby and I are trying to get started in Backpacking this summer, and could use some help before we buy since we don't have the money (or pack weight) to afford...
Mystery Ranch Backpacks equals Dana Design quality?
Richard, my diagnosis of your condition is... Ultralight envy "I question many of the posters here because I have lurked here for a while and many here seem to be little more...
