That was some excellent writing, Steve. I especially liked the visualization of a thru hiker's day on the trail. Here was my contribution: Hi happeldappel, I...
I saw some posts for this device today. http://www.press-bot.com/ It basically turns your wide mouth Nalgene into a French press. Weight is only 2oz. Pretty...
I know that cotton is horrible for base layering, but would it be 'ok' for an insulation layer? When I say 'ok,' I know there are better materials out...
I would not use it at all for any layer as any under layer would move the moisture away from your body and to the next layer. Cotton is very comfy, so if you...
I agree with all the points made by CanOpener. I'd like to add that, since we are (at least in the NE US) now moving into cooler temperatures, wet cotton on a...
For insulation, no. Even using a cheap wool sweater you might pick up at goodwill would be better, for all the reasons already listed. However, some of the...
Slightly off-topic, but silk was used for tents at one point. It was the ultralight fabric of its time. Bamboo poles were usually used, as they provided...
Would it work? Sure. Would it work well? No. Hikers used to use cotton all the time. But that was before all these synthetics came into existance. So if...
Every year my wife asks me what I want for Christmas and I always say, well I probably want some new piece of backpacking gear. "You don't need any more gear,...
... Dear HD: Given the total weight of 40, I suspect your basics -- sleeping bag and tent are pretty heavy. A 2-pound pack and a 1.5 pound, 32 degree bag from...
Heh... Funny you should post this right now! I was just on your site a few days ago looking around after someone on another list mentioned that you carry a ti...
Bunny, Keep an eye out. I will try to get something up in the next couple of weeks. Regards, Bruce http://lightbackpacking.com ... [Non-text portions of this...
ahhhh!!!! you have a WISH LIST up now! thank you! it will take me a while to list what I'll be asking for for the holidays, but rest assured, I will! Great...
Hi all. I am experimenting with a simple folding still that weighs less than 1/2 ounce. You can see it here: http://flapdoodle.250free.com/Solar_still.html It...
It sounds like you are taking much more than the necessary otherwise your gear is heavy. I weigh about 120lbs too. My backpack for 10 days weighs 18 Lb...
Does anyone have a basic packing checklist they'd like to share? I haven't been out on the trail in a while, and fear that I'll over-optimize. I'd enjoy a...
Deaer shoshgrp, Sounds like you have an ideal set up. What two-person tent do you have that is only 2#. A tarp? What does water filter (a cup) mean? What does...
... -- 2-person tent, pretty big inside. 2 people + all gear in it. My tent is an older version (see link below). It came with only net door and I sew "rain...
There are several gear lists at Backpackinglight.com. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/gearchecklists.html?id=zFMjASws:209.184.52.182 ...
G'day For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during August 2006. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain...
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Hello again. I was surprised so many visited my page for the solar still. It is moved so I wanted to share the new page. (I sprung a few bucks for a domain) ...
G'day This is a blatant plug for BackpackGearTest. We want more Testers to test FREE gear. Why? Read on. BackpackGearTest.org is an international volunteer...
G'day This is a blatant plug for BackpackGearTest. We want more Testers to test FREE gear. Why? Read on. BackpackGearTest.org is an international volunteer...
G'day For those interested, BackpackGearTest.org has completed the following product tests during October 2006. These tests are undertaken for no monetary gain...
Been away from Yahoo Groups for a while and I see that in the last few month this one has basically died? Was there a cataclysmic event or has it just tapered...
Yeah, it is odd.Is this a seasonal thing? It is cold enough that I don't feel like hiking much around DC. -Dave _____ From: m1st3r3 [mailto:eric@...] ...
... There are few CA backpackers hanging out in the Yahoo! group BackpackingTalk which are often looking to meet up with others for hikes. Regards Andrew...
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