Hi For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during June and July, 2005. These tests are undertaken for no monetary...
I am heading out to Glacier in September. I am determined not to take more than I need. Never again. We will be on the trail for 4 days. What is the best way...
I am going to attempt to circumnavigate Mt Hood this Sunday. Anybody want to go and try too? I live in Gresham. Reply to me and I will give you my number and...
Currently you do not need a passport to enter Canada and to reenter the US. Assuming of course that you are a US citizen, by birth. In the future a passport...
First, Hi to everyone! I am new to UBP. I have so many questions about gear, I don't know where to start. My dughter and I are starting an AT thru-hike in...
I am going out to Oregon in late August and had planned to spend some time on Mt. Hood and further south at Crater Lake. Have fun. If you could post some...
Hi, I use a Go-Lite Speed and a Go-Lite Breeze. The speed is very similar to the Go-Lite Team. For the Speed, I use a Medium and I'm 6'1 with a proportional...
Hi Birchroot - For many of the items you must carry, weight is the number one concern but the backpack can be an exception to this rule. Recommendations matter...
Thanks Bigfoot for the info on the pack. If the Golite doesn't work for me I will definitely consider sticking with my old pack. By the way, that's a great...
Thanks CO for the info on the GoLite. I'm expecting mine to be here on Monday. I'll let you know how it fits. Birch Martin Saumure <martin_saumure@...>...
Hi Birchroot, I would have to agree with Rich. It really pays to make shakedown trips with equipment. I agree with Rich mostly on his idea of thinking in...
Hi Mick, Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure what a gearhead is so I guess I'm somewhere in between. Like you I'm getting older and find my hikes alot more...
Re: lighter pack, etc. Hi all, We hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, so may have a different perspective than those on the East Coast, but I really like my...
Birch, That was a damn nice post...really In many ways we are similar. I first came into this room with a sarcastic, know it all attitude. I live in...
Birch....I couldn't see or sign off what i sent in my last post....si just sent it ok....ok? I hope it is legible....intelligable.... mick(nolyec2003) ... ...
I've got an Ophir sitting around here somewhere -- mine's an M/L size, so it's well over 4 pounds. I think the current small might be 3lbs 13 ounces (mfgr's...
I don't go into the woods without my sandals either, after a long day of hiking just putting anything else on your feet feels great!! it is worth the weight...
I highly recommend the stove from Antigravity Gear: http://www.antigravitygear.com/store/product_info.php? cPath=3_10&products_id=55 It's the only soda can...
Hello Everyone, Normally I'm just a lurker on this site and really enjoy the tips, stories and advice. I am someone who tries to minimalist camp and who helps...
Thanks Steve I'll check out the antigravity gear stove. Steven Bergeron <stevenbergeron@...> wrote:I highly recommend the stove from Antigravity Gear: ...
I had no idea that was happening! I thought you just reply and your new message goes on the top. I'll try but I don't know if I'm doing this right. Birch ...
Hi Mick, This is unbelievable. I spoke with my daughter last night. She will be hiking the AT with me. She called me last night and I asked her if she had a...
Thanks David for the info. I tried a Mariposa in a small but the fit just didn't work for me. Everytime I moved my arms the shoulder straps rubbed against...
I am heading to Glacier in the middle of Sept. I am looking for advice on how to best get my food up and away from the bears. In the past, I had just put all...
Thanks, I definitely won't forget my sandals. hidingout2k3 <hidingout2k3@...> wrote:I don't go into the woods without my sandals either, after a long...
... There are NPS websites that will tell you that your food should be either hung at least 10 feet above the ground or kept in a bear-proof box or a bear...
I've emailed you separately about some of this. You might want to talk to Ellen Zaslaw about the Mariposa -- I think she may have had Glen build her one with...
... I've made several of these burners (and other soda can stoves), but the pots I use most are too narrow for a side-flame burner like this. I've got a...
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