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I use a old mouthwash bottle that I have removed the label from and replaced with large FUEL and DO NOT drink labels. The ld/cap is good for measuring out fuel.

Personally have only hiked a few times with my Starlight but it is wonderful. It took me a little bit to get it configured just right but it has aLOT of room. I love the outer 'pockets' and my...

I have a big old mountainsmith pack I can carry my kitchen sink in. I just switched within the last year to the Starlyte and I love this pack. Extremely light but durable. I was unsuire about the...

Yeah have the gear and difficulty is not a huge issue. Thanks for the input so far.

So I have some time I need to burn or lose for work. I usually do some summer trip with our church high school youth but not this summer so I am figured I should just get away by myself. 2008 was a...

I am 6'1" 230 and I fit nicely in my 20 degree Campmor. I sleep warm and have been toasty at 20 with minimal clothes (just lightweight synthetic long underwear)

I bought a set to try out using poles while hiking. I found I actually enjoyed it and that they did help me over rough and steep terrain. The downside is one of the locking mechanism broke the 3rd...

I was shocked when I got a SMD Starlite Pack along with a new down jacket from LLBean. Tied in with a recent purchase of a 20 degree Campmor bag I am set to camp. Wife thinks I am silly but it is...

Just an update. Took the plunge and bought a Double Rainbow last night. I am so excited I just do not think I can wait until the tent arrives.

Thanks for the input. Guess I will have to start...

I have just restarted my love affair/ addiction with camping after many many years. I decided I could make a few things easily and started with my cook kit. I have a Trangia stove and just use the...

Um, or use a Trangia and just store the dang fuel in the stove. Works like a charm. Love my Trangia.

You all are awesome. Thanks for the quick input.

I currently use a pair of goretex lined wool mittens with half fingers under the mitten part. This makes for great warmth combined with manual dexterity by just pulling back the mitten part. My...

I would even say hit up your local shoe stores. I found a pair of New Balance Trail Runners that I now use for my trail and running shoe. Every foot is different and I only found these shoes that...

I bought my Petzl Tikka on sale at REI and they had a small bag with a replacement red white and blue lens for like $4. Works like a charm.

Hehe I too found a solid 'foot system' finally. I had been wearing my clunky Columbia boots. Though I ran long distance in high school and then lots of running in college I never tried New Balance...

I am looking to do my thru in 2011. I would gladly go tomorrow but I need to complete school which should be March 2011. As I am going to be completing my student teaching then (if all goes as...

Thank you all for the input. I had forgottne I had the Lunar Duo down as a possibility too.

First thread post but want to say this site is amazing and so full of useful info.

I am getting back into hiking after a hiatus. I have been researching sleeping options pretty thoroughly. I am...