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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'?
My experience at Philmont...
Just got back from Philmont Friday evening. This post may ramble a little, but I wanted to share my experiences with the group in hopes this may help those traveling to Philmont...
Is there any room for a windproof fleece?
Are windproof fleeces purely for casual wear and tricking consumers? There's no place for them in an ultralight backpacker's kit, is there? I'm trying to think of a place where I'd take...
Pack for Peak Assaulting?
Not your average pack thread. I know I want an Osprey Talon 33 or 44, but I can't decide if the 33 is big enough. This is for fast and light peak...
Used Toilet Paper - Pack it out!
"Actually I "intended" my message to be conditions dependent. Location is secondary as a consideration. Any use of fire in the backcountry requires awareness of conditions. I thought the post made that...
Alcohol Stove vs Jetboil Sol Ti - weight savings, is it worth it?
I'm curious what the weight savings are on a alcohol stove kit vs the Jetboil Sol. I just started my research on alcohol stoves today. I may be wrong, but I don't...
Favorite day pack and base weight?
What's your favorite day pack? What is your day hiking base weight? I take food, emergency/survival essentials, a potty kit, an extra layer, a rain shell or poncho, gloves, hat, map and...
Backpacking the Americas
In a year or so's time, I'm planning on doing a backpacking trip from La Paz (Bolivia) to Anchorage (Alaska), I'm thinking of planning the route out as I go along, so...
Heavy Weight Beginnings
I was reading my diary/journal from my first trip overseas back in 1979, 4 months of island hopping in the Pacific. My pack not including any food or water weighed 18.5kg !...
International backpacking gear list
First some background so you know who I am and have some idea of what I have in mind (and consequently my specs). I'm 23, male, 5'4" 125lb. Slightly on the lanky...
Winter Day Hiking Items: Scenario
SCENARIO: You are leaving at 5 am, January 15, from a trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park on Snowshoes, elevation is 7,000 feet. Temperature is 14 °F and it's snowing lightly with...
Shaving
I have a thick beard but never enjoyed letting it grow, requiring sun screen.  That mix after a few days of growth looks and feels like a stucco finish on my face. ...
Staff Picks 2020
Backpacking Light staff and contributors give their 2020 staff picks - their favorite backpacking and hiking gear of the year.
Sawyer Gravity Setup - Bag Alternatives
I use a 2L Platypus CleanStream dirty bag and it works great! Â However, I think an upgrade to 4L would make me happier. Â I just upgraded from the Sawyer Squeeze filter to...
Top 10 everyday household things that help keep my base weight UL:
Hey everyone, here are my top 10 everyday household items that help keep my base weight down. These items often do the job of costlier and heavier gear specialized for the task,...
Big 3 vs. Big 4?
So we all know that the big three are shelter, sleeping and pack but the idea behind the big four is more confusing, at least for me. From what I have gathered...
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...
Have we hit the point of diminishing gains?
Not to take anything away from this site but there is a realy good forum about this subj at backpacking.net. I have below what the originator said and than the coments made...
