Many years ago the company Golite (before it went stupid) had excellent ultralight backpacking gear and apparel. I still have many of their products simply because they are so well made the continue...
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Many years ago the company Golite (before it went stupid) had excellent ultralight backpacking gear and apparel. I still have many of their products simply because they are so well made the continue...
just OP bumping this. I can't believe there's no new hot stuff out in the past two years. No latest and greatest water filter? or tarp material? There's gotta be something.
Seriously, what's new out there in the hiking world. About two years ago life got a bit busy so I haven't been able to check-in with Whiteblaze multiple times a day, like I used to. I've been away...
Breakfast: poptarts, cheeses, carnation instant breakfast with Nido powder, breakfast bars, dehydrated meals (like Mountain House)
Lunch: nothing, just nibble on gorp, candy, cheeses, snacks all...
What is your preferred fabric for your wicking layer (aka baselayer)?
I have silk, merino wool, and of course nylon (as in UnderArmor).
Merino has the oft-published benefit on not stinking, but...
just because I'm not talking about my gear or asking questions about yours, don't assume that I an education from you.
...and similarly,...
Step away from anyone who says "Watch this".
some really good suggestions here. I've tried the amonia soaks and vinegar soaks, Neither were very effective. As soon as I started sweating, the aroma returned. THe others sound promising.
A buddy of mine worked at car dealerships. Over his time he picked up a device the dealerships use to remove odors from used cars. He had it set up recently on one of the rooms in his house. I asked...
pop tarts carnation instant breakfast mixed with Nido and babybel cheese.
LIHikers, Can you provide any more info on the "RMC site northbound of Mt. Washington"?
Aarrgghh. That should read "(the black one)", not "(the blank one)"
What are your experiences with the new Katadyn Hiker Pro filter (the blank one)? I recently made a gravity filter based on Just Jeff's instructions. Since the gravity filter uses a Katadyn filter...
I use a former saline solution bottle. Like anything it has pros and cons. I like the rounded edges, the squirt-tip, and the size is perfect so my DIY coffee filter holder fits on it during travel. I...
Several years ago, Google had lots of trails shown in Terrain view, but then all of a sudden they disappeared. Looks like they're working their way back. I checked out the White Mountains area. Very...
Yes, I think it is worth the weight. At 1 1/2 ounces if you only ever used the scissors, if it gives you piece of mind, it's worth it. Looks like a great tool. If you find you don't like it, send it...
I haven't found any. I've tried all those described above and I guess I'm just a coffee snob. I make real drip coffee on the trail with a home-made filter holder.
take a look at the SuperCat stove. IMO, it's the easiest of the alcohol stoves to make. I've been using one, exclusively on all my hikes for over 2 years. My hiking buddy has a jetboil, it is very...
This is a great article, if you haven't seen it yet: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/content.php?63
Sarcasm, I completely agree. I'm amazed at how many ticks are still out. Just this past weekend I took my dog for a walk, came back and started working on my laptop. Wthin 5 minutes I notice 2 ticks...
Look into the books by the Barefoot Sisters. They did a SOBO, immediately followed by a NOBO.
My favrite piece of lightweight gear is my DIY supercat stove. Next purchase will likely be a cuben tarp.
How do you keep it from bouncing around?
I have a waterproof point-n-shoot camera. I'd like to have quick/easy access to it while I hike, without having to take off my pack. I don't have pockets on my pack's hip belt (the pack is a 2007...
I've been able to find the following, but I'm still looking for more info. It seems that the NET is very much a work in progress, with sections currently not open due to property owners wishing their...