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Awesome thanks folks. I understand what you mean by no gps/cell. I use a stand alone Garmin for gps, it’s a non issue.
What are the ground conditions like? Dirt, rocks etc… Will i be able to get...
I hope to go to Dolly Sods this year in the fall. When would the best time to go, What can I expect, daily mileage recommendation, how is cell service; will I need my inReach? Any other planning...
The best trail Ive found in Ohio that allows over night camping and free of charge is the Zaleski Backpacking loop. I like it because it's a little over an hour away, easy to follow trails, toilets...
Ive experimented with the UL umbrellas. I got caught in a thunderstorm on my last trip. I can’t say it’s 100% the answer but it kept me dry from the shoulders up. I think it did a lot for my moral to...
Is the section that goes through the Zoo in NYC a White or Blue blaze?
I agree. I think my emergancy water treatment tablets are iodine based. I also use a alcohol stove so I always have isopropyl alcohol with me.
I am by no means a Ultralight'er, but I have worked very hard to minimize my base weight by learning a lot from what UL'er do. Right now I am around 12lbs base.
My first aid kit includes,...
Would you recommend going to more than one Good Feet store (if you have more than one in your town) and seeing if their suggestions align?
Absolutely. I am at around 12lbs baseweight now with a 20* quilt, Less if I take my 50* and leave the Helinox chair at home. I can’t tell you how many times I pass people of all ages on the trail...
I watch a lot of thru hikes on YT and hope to do it myself someday. I hear people talk about the long climbs and big elevation changes but I don’t have anything to relate it to.
The last time i...
Oh yea, that's been a thought for years. Just scared to make the investment... I am already very deep with my entire UL gear. I have worked hard to try a bunch of things and tweak and tweak. Every...
I am trying to perfect my sleep system on trail. Ive never really found a comfortable mat for side sleeping so Ive resorted to a cocktail of melatonin, chamomile tea, and ear plugs. :)
I recently...
Ive had good results with possum wool gloves. Supposedly like regular wool they will retain warmth when wet. I recently bought a pair of Smartwool wind mitten on clearance at REI. It is a lightweight...
I use Groundhog Minis. I never had a problem in dirt. The only problem Ive encountered is once at a local favorite loop of mine all the designated sights were full. I had to set up on an access road...
I am another NU25 user. I have the previous version with micro usb charge port. It's a great light, probably my only piece of gear I am not compelled to replace..lol. Oddly the headband it comes with...
I completely understand. I have a friend that I sometimes backpack with that he hikes for the solitude for sure. The places we have gone it is very typical for each camp to have a small fire. I have...
I ordered a set of Dan Ransom Frame Stays for my Large 3400 HMG bag. I ended up not liking the fit of the bag itself, It pulled on my shoulders; I couldn’t get the hip belt to fit right. Anyhow I...
Whats your loadout look like?
I am glad i am not the only one! Ive had that same problem with my NiteCore NB10000 and a Ravpower 10000. I plugged my stuff in in the morning and went about my chores only to find it hardly charged...
I am 6' with a 34"inseam and 19" torso. I find it very difficult to find a good fitting pack. I am about to order a ULA Circuit when I stumbled on the SMD Minimalist.
The Minimalist seems to...
I am looking for a medium torso, medium belt, and S straps. I would prefer colors other than black. Trying to find a Orange.
I would think they would work if slightly damp. I bet a quick strong blow of air would be enough to make it functional again... I always have a back up mini bic. There are really cool ones with long...
I seem to have a problem I am working through on my sleep system. I seem to wake up shivering sometimes, But I am not cold.
I think the 10D materials combined with a single wall shelter either...
Thanks peakbagger very informative history lesson!
Simmering isn’t a huge deal for me. I mostly always boil water and cook in a ziplock or something.
I just completely disassembled the new...