Oct 9, 2021 · Backpacking Wood Stove for Alpine/Snow Camping, Part 4: Dream Becomes Reality Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) May 19, 2016. This series explores the use of a Backpacking Wood Stove for warmth in the winter. Part 4 …

Jan 10, 2025 · Boilerwerks (Backcountry Boiler) Titanium ( Weight 10oz) Type: Ultralight camping chimney kettle. Design: Double-titanium walled with a central chimney for burning biomass. Fuel: Natural materials like twigs, leaves, pinecones, or...

Sep 22, 2022 · Backpacking ultralight and lightweight - gear reviews, outdoor skills, news, courses, and forums about backcountry travel (hiking & camping). New Live Stream Wed Jan 29 @ 12 PM MST • Avalanche Awareness & Safety for Hikers & Backpackers

The longer answer, and one that we often use as a litmus test (especially for our Staff Favorites series) is that the best ultralight backpacking gear is the gear we grab over and again, trip after trip. The normal qualifiers, of course, must be disclosed: What works for us may not work for you; Hike your own hike; Your mileage may vary.

Jan 5, 2016 · The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit the ultralight gear niche over the past several years. With the introduction of several new cottage manufacturers, the acquisition of Cubic Tech, and innovation in ultralight gear made with Cuben Fiber / Dyneema, there are exciting times ahead.

Sep 18, 2024 · Gear Guide: Satellite Messaging Devices (“Messengers”) Gear Guides November 15, 2024. This gear guide summarizes the category of satellite messaging-centric devices, i.e., devices that focus on satellite messaging as its primary, rather than secondary, function.

Jun 7, 2005 · The gear hits the ground a second or so before him and if he is gets dragged along the ground for a distance so does his gear. The idea being that if the gear is strong enough to take this abuse it should take anything. So you might say that the standard for all Infantry Gear is a sort of drag test.

Aug 12, 2024 · In the fall of 2022, I embarked on cold-weather camping with my newly purchased Zpacks Duplex, quickly discovering the tent’s susceptibility to heat loss and condensation issues. Despite various modifications and upgrades to my sleep system, including a higher R-value sleeping pad and a radiant barrier, I continued to experience significant ...

Jan 12, 2012 · I have car camping gear stored in the garage, an entire closet in the basement full of backpacking gear, another closet in the guest room full of backpacking gear, all the kayaking gear stuffed behind the couch in the basement (including two touring kayaks!), not to mention each member of the family has some of his or her hiking clothing in ...

Feb 23, 2021 · That gear list was tailored for camping in snow shelters, and included various luxuries such as a saw, for cutting firewood and limbs to help add snow shelter structure. Ca. 2014 inside a makeshift winter snow cave built adjacent to a forest of shallow snow (snowpack is only about 5 ft / 1.5 m deep).