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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...
What is ultralight backpacking? (how we talk about ultralight)
The origin of Top X Lists and Best ___ of 2019 lists (i.e., listicles) are from the very well-studied field of “internet content marketing” – which has one goal – to sell you something. Savvy internet...
SirTonka's 2015 PCT Gear List
Thanks Roger glad you were able to get a laugh out of that Slowly will whittle down this pack weight as much as I can before hitting the trail, though hiking 32...
Best bandaids
Not trying to over complicate a simple subject, but what bandages do you guys carry in your FAK? I carry just a roll of gauze and had planned to use duct tape...
My gear list
EquipmentWeight (g)Weight (oz) Packing System GoLite Men's Pinnacle Pack (4400 cu in)90531.9 CamelBak Omega HydroTanium 100 oz reservoir2117.4 Sleeping Gear/Shelter Mountain Hardwear UltraLamina 45° sleeping bag68024.0 Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus (Small)48016.9 Outdoor Research...
Coronavirus pandemic: What else can we do to help?
We’re backpackers and nerds with a wide range of skills and plenty of time on our hands. Besides following all the recommendations of local health departments, what else can we do to...
A Micro-Utility Knife: The Backnife Review
Companion forum thread to: A Micro-Utility Knife: The Backnife ReviewIn this Backnife Review, we focus on the comprehensive (sic) technology that goes into deep and detailed analyses of cutting tools. Don't bother...
What's your UL BOB List?
This is an exercise in balancing extreme durability with extreme ultralightness. Assume a total collapse of civilization and you must travel across country (for whatever reason, don't read to far in to...
First Aid Kit: Too Far Down the UL Rabbit Hole?
@Roger- Actually, yes, that is life threatening. People have died from some damned trivial injuries while on blood thinners, though the most common culprit is hemorrhagic strokes after head injuries. Happily, the...
Organizing your outdoor gear
How do you organize your outdoor gear? What containers do you use to separate larger and smaller items? I have two small-medium plastic bins from Chez Target. One holds what I need...
My gear
With your help I have purchased my first fastpacking gear setup. The only thing left to purchase is stakes and guyline - which I do have a question about. Gatewood cape users...
UL hiker "swam with the sharks too many times"
I'm not very experienced with winter conditions, but for an extended day hike in snow I have and would carry my 32 degree sleeping bag, my winter rated sleeping pad, and an...
Gear List -- Grand Canyon May 2015
Jennifer, that made his day :-))) "However, a wide Ace wrap might possibly be the temporary tool to get you by." What would your thoughts be on something like Leukotape as a...
Gear List -- Grand Canyon May 2015
I just got back from a trip to the Grand Canyon. For your amusement, here's my gear list. I wound up with 19 pounds base weight, :( which is a bit heavier...
Ultralight Hunting: Towards a Coherent Definition
Much like the ultralight backpacking movement, ultralight hunting is beginning to grow in popularity due to gear innovation as hunters look for a more holistic hunting experience. As new gear begins to push the envelope, we turn our discussion to a what is the definition of 'ultralight hunting'?
