I bought a Western Mountaineering Ultralite, it's extremely puffy. It came with a stuff sack, and when I pack it down it is extremely tight. I'm overly cautious with new gear, and this is my first...
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I bought a Western Mountaineering Ultralite, it's extremely puffy. It came with a stuff sack, and when I pack it down it is extremely tight. I'm overly cautious with new gear, and this is my first...
How did you make that? it looks different than other red bull stoves I've seen. I'll try it out.
How fast could I get it shipped?
Starting my thru hike on the 12th, Up until now i've used a trangia with an evernew cross stand.
This works great when using a wider pot, but I switched to a narrow Toaks 750 pot for my thru hike....
Starting my thru hike on the 12th, Up until now i've used a trangia with an evernew cross stand.
This works great when using a wider pot, but I switched to a narrow Toaks 750 pot for my thru hike....
The roll top food bag looks great, I use a Gregory Baltoro 65 . I was just wondering which one to get, does cylinder or rectangular fit better with my pack?
I've always used bleach or Aquamira drops when hiking. Is there any significant disadvantage to using drops on the A.T.? Everyone seems to be using the Sawyer Mini. I don't know of any problems,...
What should I tweak?
2 Darn Tough Hiking Socks
1 Darn Tough Thick (Camp) socks
2 exofficio underwear
1 Pair Smart Wool mid weight thermals
1 Pair Terramar lightweight thermals
1 Short...
I'm not against using tarp tents, but I have carbon fiber trekking poles, which I like. I've heard that carbon fiber poles don't mix well with tarp tents. I'm interested in the tarp tent Notch. I can...
I currently use a tarp, and for march and april on the A.T. I want some walls. I have it down to the fly creek UL1, or UL2, If anyone has experience with these, which is more durable in wind and...
Thanks for the responses, I'm looking into the six moons designs pack that was mentioned. My weight on my last 5 day trip was 36 pounds with food an water, assuming I drop some pounds elsewhere...
I use the Gregory Baltoro currently, I love the extra support it gives. A REI employee told me I'm spoiled with support, he said I will have trouble moving to an ultralight pack because nothing will...
I took this thread to heart, I did 6 days in Connecticut on the A.T. because of it , I liked it, didn't get nearly as many miles as I wanted, but I totally enjoyed it. And I'm sure it will be nicer...
What I worry about is the discipline to get through the initial doubt. I know if I can make it to Neels Gap in good spirits I can make it the rest of the way. The longest time I've spent hiking was...
Trail Name: Don't have one yet
Direction: NOBO
Estimated Start Date: March 15th 2016
Approach Trail: Yes