Just ran across an auction site for outdoor stuff. It's called BivWak.com. Has anyone used it? Most of the items appeared to clearance things from outdoor...
I'm considering purchasing this stove. Has anyone had any experience with it? The wide arms look like they would provide excellent pot stability. At 3.4 oz...
Does anyone have advice on GPS? I would like to get one that is very user friendly. I prefer not to get the cheapest, but get one that is best value. I don't...
How do folks weigh in on the use of fruit roll-up type products? Seems to me they've got weight, calories, nutrition and convenience all in one package. I...
I am soliciting input for preventing blisters. I have a relatively expensive pair ($250) of Lowa boots that I got from REI last fall. I have been walking...
I know this isn't about ultra light but thought I would ask anyway I am a true blue die hard map and compass guy, but since I am a scout leader I have to be...
My pre-production prototype of the Gossamer Gear Whisper is starting to come apart at the seams after about 100 days on the trail. I'm comparing these packs...
Hey Everyone, I'm trying to plan a 3 day 2 night hike for January and I was wondering if anyone has a good trail in mind. I live in Austin, TX and want to keep...
i'm looking for a lightweight tent any suggestion .i'm a single woman age 48 if that make any different i hike and backpack alone most of the time in...
It's got a great pre-filter, and breaks down easily. The only problem I had was that the pre-filter was a little light. In swift water it washed upwards to the...
Ok, I know this is not exatly in the ultra-light category but I was thinking this lantern would be great for easy weekends when the goal is not to cover a lot...
I've had a last-minute change of vacation plans, and rather than a trip to the foothills of the Appalachians, we're now headed to the Ozarks. Can anyone...
I have the Garmin eTrex VistaCX: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=326 I like that it's waterproof. It was easy to use right out of the box. The...
OK, I dragged out my refrigerant scale, found a battery, and separated my old rig into it's parts- the one's I figured on keeping, at least. I included the...
Interesting. But, I won't continue the thread further. I just realized my dilemma of loving the environment and possibly hurting it by going out into it with...
It is my understanding that most titanium was coming out of Russia. It is a legacy of when they decided to pour billions into a titanium industry to build...
I do now have a dilemma, Tom, thank you very much ;-( I never gave it any thought before-- but you're right on about it. However, this is the same dilemma...
I'd consider replacing the entire canteen setup for soda/water bottle(s) and a collapsible camper's cup, except I'm a coffee drinker, and the canteen cup lets...
ok quick question for anyone with the beyond backpacking book and the backpack from ray. on his web site he says that the backpack is designed for rayway...
Hello, all- glad to have spotted this group. I've been prevented from going backpacking for sometime now, due to a lower back injury I suffered in May '06....
Hello, I am wondering if we can brainstorm and make a list of favorite trail songs. I often sing John Denver songs. Anyone have suggestions? I am headed to...
I am going on my 7 day BP trip Sunday. Driving through Boise on the way to Yellowstone from Oregon. I have purchased my evening meals ( not sure what you call...
When I backpack, I have a problem with the waist belt on the pack pushing my pants down. I have to stop once in a while and pull them up. Do you know a clever...
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