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Joshua Cocks

Titanium Cup vs Steel Cup vs Plastic Cup

The car was parked and I was about to hit the trail. While tieing my shoelaces, my pack fell out of the car and onto the road. Luckily not…

Started by Joshua Cocks

2 Nov 6
Reply by kyle "mr grizz"
Kelli

Bivy vs solo tent

I'm looking to get either a bivy or a solo tent to lighten my pack weight. I will need something that is bug-proof and water-proof. What ar…

Started by Kelli

14 Sep 20
Reply by Joshua Cocks
Joshua Cocks

Hints and Tips for a Lighter Pack

I thought this might interest a lot of you. I'm putting below a list of everything I take when going hiking. It also contains the individua…

Started by Joshua Cocks

4 Jul 21
Reply by John Smith
John Smith

Let's get talking

Folks, We have a bunch of new member and while some of us backpack in the winter not all of us do so I know all of us are itching to get o…

Started by John Smith

3 Jun 9
Reply by gabriel
John Smith

How much does your pack weigh and how much do you think you can get it down to?

So how much does your pack weigh? What do you carry? Why do you carry it?

Started by John Smith

10 Apr 29
Reply by John Smith
John Smith

What is your next ultra-light acquisition?

Mine is the Neo-Air regular sleeping pad. 13 oz and r2.5 and 2.5" thick. Somewhere around $150 though ouch.

Started by John Smith

1 Apr 19
Reply by Kelli
Brandon Hill

DIY Gear

So I'm not the only one building their own gear to get lighter stuff am I? OK, I know I'm not. What's everybody using? Alcohol stoves? Tyve…

Started by Brandon Hill

13 Mar 18
Reply by Joshua Cocks
Kevin

Hammock Camping

Who here uses a hammock, some, most or all of the time while camping? They are extremely light weight and if set up in the right location c…

Started by Kevin

4 Jan 12
Reply by John Smith
James S

ula- amp backpack

just wondering if anyone on the site has had experience with ula products. the backpack i'm looking at is called the relay. another backpac…

Started by James S

6 Dec. 7, 2008
Reply by James S

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