I have an REI Magma 30 sleeping bag that, due to a combination of ADHD & depression, I kinda just forgot existed- and only now realized that I’ve kept it in its compression sack since AUGUST. Is that thing done for, or is there anything I can do to help get it back to where it needs to be?
Going to do the AT section from my house in Emma, Georgia. Start at the trailhead at Amicalola. Looks like some weather is coming in — any tips or suggestions other than NOAA and hunkering down if it comes in sideways?
I’m hiking to GA/NC border to bury my dogs ashes. I’m trying to make it to Hiawassee by Sunday afternoon
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Couldn’t cross post so here’s the link. Written in my xmid. Have fun jerking😉
Has anyone found a lightweight solution for seeing outside your tent at night without leaving it? Looking for something under 100g ideally that works off grid with no cell signal. Couldn't find anything that fits the ultralight use case.
Tried it out and felt that it was good in the store, but after wearing it and walking in the city felt like it was bumping my right toe. Is this psychological or should I buy a new shoe (no return policy)
I’ll just leave this here.
So I’m planning on doing a 3 day 2 night 30 mile hike on the Art Loeb Trail. I was weighing if I should swap the bearbox for a slightly larger one but it does hold the food, just not a lot of snack room. The bag is a Trailmade 60
The only other thing I could think of that I’m gonna live without is a table. Also 2 pairs of clothes, a puffer jacket and rain jacket. Is it worth it to get a compression sack for my sleeping bag and/or a stuff sack for the little stuff? Anything obvious I’m missing?
Mostly thrifted and restored pieces but most of my actual gear is new, drop any questions and have a good day :)
For anyone who hiked the AT, or part of it, with a romantic partner: did you have fights or serious disagreements along the way?
What trail foods do you still find yourself making in non-trail life. Ramen & peanut butter is always a win in my book.
Just picked up this new BearVault at full MSRP for a backpacking trip this weekend on my patio. I really like this cool sticker that came in the box, and am thinking about putting it on the canister to spice it up a little and show off my personal style. My only concern is the weight.
Would you recommend shaving .05 grams of plastic off the canister to offset the sticker weight? Maybe with sandpaper? I’m thinking about buffing off the bear logo on top of the canister since I don’t like the design very much. Microplastic concerns? Thx.
Remember when ultralight was a mentality, not a gear list? Nuff said. What are some ways you’ve shaved weight not by purchasing a lighter option, but creatively implemented a multi-use item or outright cut something from your pack list?
The ultralight movement has devolved into an expensive consumerist contest and online vanity trap. Lying about a 6 lb pack to impress strangers won't save your spine or your life in the wilderness.
Universal internet advice ignores geography, a minimalist kit built for California will give you hypothermia in the bone chilling humidity of Scotland. Stop sacrificing long term health on tiny sleeping pads for a fake metric, and stop subsidizing your poor packing by begging other hikers for gear.
True ultralight is about using your skills and brain to adapt to your specific environment, not entering a spending, lying, or suffering contest.