Believe it or not I tried that and couldn't find any conclusive info.
Can anyone think of a little gift that one could get for a backpacker that has all the best gear? A friend of a friend is helping me with a resupply and I wanted to send something small but thoughtful in the package for him.
How can you tell if something is knit vs. woven? I'm starting the JMT 7/7 and most of my days will be in a pair of shorts (I know but I hate hiking in pants) and a Capilene Cool Daily Hoody. I plan to dip them all in permethrin as well.
How can you tell if something is knit vs. woven? I'm starting the JMT 7/7 and most of my days will be in a pair of shorts (I know but I hate hiking in pants) and a Capilene Cool Daily Hoody. I plan to dip them all in permethrin as well.
Just checked -- the Fizan 3 weigh the same, are made of aluminum (less fragile?) and have cork grips (better?) and are only $15 more? Seems like I should consider the Fizan instead?
Can you replace the grips?
Good suggestion -- so does that mean if I strap them to my pack for long flat stretches they'll be cumbersome?
throw a comma in there /s
Hiking pole question: thinking of pulling the trigger on these: https://cascademountaintech.com/collections/national-trails-day-sale-2024/products/carbon-fiber-2-section-hiking-trekking-poles
Can't beat that price and would shave a half-pound total (11.1 vs 19.2 oz per pair) off my 25 YO Lekis (that still work great BTW).
Should I get eem? Something else? Or just stick with what I have that works since it's "carried weight" or whatever.
Nemo tensor insulated regular wide (2021) - 3.5 r value - original stuff sack, original pump sack, and patch kit. Used a hand full of nights before switching to a different pad. 19 oz.
Bonus (FREE) items are a titanium Snow Peak spork and ultra light pillow.
$140 OBO $130 - shipping included - CONUS
Edit: Sale made/delivery pending
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I'm flying into Vegas in July and as I soon as I land renting a car and then heading towards the Sierras for a hiking trip. I'll have been flying for 5 hours. Any recs for some food to get to go on my way out of town? I was going to just hit In n out but hoping there's something better to get for the road.
Thanks!
Sorry - I wasn't clear. I'll have sun gloves for the JMT. Was wondering out loud if they would keep my hands warm if/when it gets cold.
Current base weight: 15.7 pounds
Location/temp range/specific trip description: 40 to 70 degrees (I've heard)
Budget: None really except the items below
Non-negotiable Items: I can't budge on the tent/pad/bag/quilt since they're all relatively new unless I sell the current ones I have
Solo or with another person?: Solo
Additional Information:
Open to all kind of tips/suggestions!
The items in the list are the items I currently have.
Some thoughts/questions
Lighterpack Link: https://lighterpack.com/r/3xoxfp
Thanks!
Nemo tensor insulated regular wide (2021) - 3.5 r value - original stuff sack, original pump sack, and patch kit. Used a hand full of nights before switching to a different pad. 19 oz.
Bonus (FREE) items are a titanium Snow Peak spork and ultra light pillow.
$140 OBO $120 OBO - shipping included - CONUS
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I'm not sure TBH -- I guess it'll be a function of mosquitos, how tired we are and how nice the various spots look. What were you thinking?
Thanks! I guess the flip side is, does it get annoying to stop to filter water all the time?
Check the rest of this thread and try some of those
Check the rest of this thread and try some of those
Wondering what others have done for their water capacity. On the east coast I usually bring 2x 1.5L smart water bottles. Sounds like there's plenty of water sources on the JMT. I know Elizabeth Wenk in her book lists sources etc.
Was thinking of paring down to 1 1.5L bottle (plus a 3L BeFree) in part because of the way my load will sit.
Note, leaving Lyell on 7/7
Just wondering -- how many water crossings does one actually see on the JMT that are not just basic rock-hopping or have bridges/logs etc. I know there's the "walk though 'em in your trail runners" camp and the "change into water shoes" camp. Just wondering how often you see crossings where "you will get wet on this ride." Realize this is time, day dependant but would love any general info you can provide. Note: SOBO, Lyell, 7/7 start.
Got it! I was confused. I'm sharing gear as well. On lighterpack you can set QTY to .5 for shared gear if you want.
It does help, thank you. Will treating a knit sun hoody be enough to keep mosquitoes from biting through?
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