Gear Selection

I had a bit of tent trouble on my Boundary Bald Mtn overnight last night (broken pole section due to wind changing and hitting the tent broadside), and...

20 replies 6 days ago

while I don't generally think about these, I discarded an old bottle of potable aqua that was at least several years old.

9 replies 11 days ago

This is a short first impressions report of the Granite Gear Crown2 60l pack I bought 2 weeks ago. Today was the first time I took it out on the trail,...

0 replies 15 days ago

This morning an ad from Backcountry showed up in my Facebook feed, with the GG Crown2 60l pack on sale for $74.64.

5 replies 21 days ago

Black Diamond has been making the Mega Light and the Beta Light (along with the newer Mega Snow) with polyester fabric for about a year now I think.

0 replies 25 days ago

I picked up a 3D printer a little over a year and a half ago and have found it to be a great addition to my shop and I've designed and printed a number...

7 replies 1 month ago

Heading out on a hike soon, using my venerable MSR Miniworks filter. For the sake of being cautious, I’m replacing the ceramic filter - mine still has...

13 replies 1 month ago

I’m not talking about the special order made to fit but, my Marmot is a little too tight and I’d like a little bit larger shoulder room in my Big...

13 replies 1 month ago

My current off-the-shelf knee brace (Ace brand) is pretty much on its last legs due to the Velcro on one strap not holding very securely.

8 replies 1 month ago

I recently bought a pair of walking boots for my mum as I saw them in a thrift store. and I cannot find any information about them or the brand or anything...

4 replies 2 months ago

I have returned to using my red Kelty pack, SVEA and Whisper light stoves, wear my 30 year old Pivetta and Vasque boots that still fit, use Nowegian wool...

7 replies 2 months ago

With full disclosure, I have primarily been a white gas stove user for most of my life. Started with a MSR XGK that i still have but needs an overhaul,...

46 replies 2 months ago

When my brother's son got near the end of college, he merged his entrepreneurial spirit with his love of the outdoors into a venture with a friend of...

2 replies 2 months ago

If you are a customer of Sierra Trading Post and/or other TJX Companies' brands ( TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods & HomeSense ), you need to READ the...

1 replies 2 months ago

Unseasonably warm weather here, so I’m getting back into sandals. Anyone use leukotape vs. moleskin? Does it really work better? I have a few hot spots...

9 replies 3 months ago

Happy New Year! Every year my vision seems to degrade a little more, and my far-sightedness is rapidly calling me to wear glasses more and more during...

7 replies 3 months ago

I'm looking for some feedback on purchasing an Osprey Farpoint 55.  My background is ultralight/minimalist backpacking, but this purchase would be for...

2 replies 4 months ago

I was recently pondering my non-winter sleeping bag, a several years-old Marmot Sawtooth down bag. Pretty basic,  weighs about 3 pounds, 650 fill power...

8 replies 4 months ago

Back in November I sent my TNF Mountain Tent in for repair, and last week I got an email that it was non-reparable.

4 replies 4 months ago

Good morning all! My name is Hayley and I've been working on the NH48 for the last couple of years.

28 replies 4 months ago

I don’t rely on tread wear to tell me when to replace disposable hiking shoes. The better indicator is how they fit and feel.

7 replies 4 months ago

My winter (real winter) parka, Eddie Bauer/first ascent peak XV, has given me good use for about ten winters.

5 replies 5 months ago

I’m looking for recommendations on the warmest sleeping bag liner people have used, so I can get out and camp in my NEMO Sonic 0F.

9 replies 5 months ago

A few items I have are Bluesign certified.  Feel free to  take a few minutes to google it if you aren't yet familiar with this certification.

1 replies 5 months ago

This is a companion thread to all the threads on gear on these boards. It is increasingly clear that consumerism is a driving force in the issue of global...

5 replies 5 months ago

My winter trips have been shelved the last few years because my hiking/climbing partners, my sister and her husband, have been growing their business.

10 replies 5 months ago

It was time, after the COVID slowdown and everything.  The prescription wasn't hugely different from the previous one...but enough that the new glasses...

3 replies 5 months ago

While surfing, I cross upon this dilly, a 3 person, 3 3/4 pound, 4 season tent!  I have no personal experience with this item, or even  touched one,...

10 replies 6 months ago

I’m getting ready to review a shell I acquired relatively recently.  Need a little more cold, windy and hopefully snowy weather to fully evaluate it.

13 replies 6 months ago

New pair of walking/casual shoes. I have been eyeing these for a while, looking for a shoe that’s equally happy with a long day of walking or heading...

10 replies 7 months ago

If there's a way to search forum posts I seem to be too stupid to figure it out. The search box only pulls up gear reviews.  If there's a way to search...

6 replies 7 months ago

I am new to Trailspace so this is my first Topic.  I would like to start this off with, I read an article on here called "A tale of many (vintage boots)"...

13 replies 7 months ago

I recently treated a pair of leather gloves (Kinco) that arrived with a small packet of Nikwax and proclaimed they aren’t waterproofed or treated.

10 replies 8 months ago

I had some time on my hands last week & visited an outfitter in New England. Tried some things on.

9 replies 9 months ago

In the interest of broadening my horizons, i'm currently comparing a couple of energy bars i have not previously tried to one which which i'm reasonably...

4 replies 9 months ago

I am a beginner at the camping and i was wondering what exactly do you need for a start form gadgets? Feel free to give me any advice.

19 replies 10 months ago

Hi all, i am planning to buy Hoka One One - TenNine GTX (Goretex) for hiking Pikes Peak in late September.

1 replies 10 months ago

Fist a little about me, I am a complete novice when it comes to camping, I have never spent a night in a tent, so I am clueless.  During June I cook...

16 replies 10 months ago

Well one thing about getting older, parts of your body starts to break down.  We can no longer carry the gear that we use to when we were in our 20s.

14 replies 10 months ago

Trailspace has campsite campers, backpacking campers, Truck and RV campers, long trail hikers that camp off the trails and at designated areas and mountaineering...

2 replies 11 months ago

Leave no trace  these words can be heard from any outdoors forum But what of our own carbon footprints.  What do you do when one of your pieces of gear...

6 replies 11 months ago

A recent review of a 31 liter wheeled piece of travel luggage (it's worth a read,  https://www.trailspace.com/gear/eagle-creek/orv-wheeled-duffel-international-carry-on/#review41511)...

6 replies 11 months ago

So yeah, the perfect pot exists, if only for you. For me, it's a 660ml titanium Evernew with a slightly under-square shape and a set of long wire handles...

16 replies 11 months ago

The stake and guyline loops on my Big Agnes tent are starting to fray where they rub against the edges of the stakes.

8 replies 11 months ago

I'll be doing a canyon r2r hike in May. Was supposed to be a R2R2R, but the old knee said nope! Anywho, I've still got a few things left to pick up.

25 replies 12 months ago

Week Long Hike Wilderness Backpack - Detailed Packing List Watch the full video here:   In this post we want to share what we take with us for a week...

17 replies 1 year ago

I learned through a recent inquiry that Limmer Boot Inc., the entity that sells Limmer's 'stock' boots and shoes that are made by Meindl in Germany, has...

1 replies 1 year ago

I get a rash on my thighs when hiking, even when wearing good compression shorts. Part of it may be the seam on the inside (inseam), that rubs when hiking.

1 replies 1 year ago

Hi, I'm having trouble deciding on a sleeping bag. I intend this to be mostly for bikepacking, so the most important constraint is that it fit into my...

2 replies 1 year ago

I am looking for a good mid boot that I can wear hiking  some long or shirt miles and for trail maintenece..

11 replies 1 year ago

    Can anyone please help with the following as Suunto doesn't know? I have an early 1980's model KB-14 360R compass in perfect working order.

2 replies 1 year ago

What Frustrates You The Most When Hiking? Hello I'm is Rilwan, I'm a 2nd year Product Design Student at Huddersfield.

14 replies 1 year ago

After almost 30 years I got a new bag.  It is a synthetic bag made by Sea to Summit, rated for 25 degrees, called a Traverse.  This bag has great zippers,...

6 replies 1 year ago

Sorry if this is off-topic, but not sure where to put this... My wife and I enjoy walking in the local parks and many parks provide PDF maps.

5 replies 1 year ago

In this video we are going to show you what’s in our backpack for 2020 hiking season. We decided to make this video as we have quite a lot of new hiking...

5 replies 1 year ago

Hello all, I have an older pair of Keen mid-cut's that have been using for years are in desperate need of replacement.

4 replies 1 year ago

Who out there purposely purchases gear with it's in-house applicability in mind? I'm wearing a pair of Patagonia's Mix Master pants around the house right...

14 replies 1 year ago

There are a lot of Dyneema backpacking tents on the market. Yes, they are all pretty pricey so I understand why many, including myself, do not own them. ...

31 replies 1 year ago

I am considering getting the Mountain Laurel Designs Supermid. It's a very lightweight 26 ounce tent.

7 replies 1 year ago

This isn't exactly news - I'm pretty sure this rolled out for last summer, when I was running another Keen sandal, the Solr, through its paces - I like...

1 replies 1 year ago

Hey everyone, Ran into this web page last night when researching down jackets. I found a really great thread and realized I should probably just post...

32 replies 1 year ago

I have a problem finding long johns with a long enough rise, which is the distance from the waist band to the crotch.  When I sit down, there isn't enough...

10 replies 1 year ago

Pro and Con Which to choose?  I would appreciate input,

5 replies 1 year ago

Does anyone know anything about these boots? Plenty for sale out of Germany on Ebay. Supposedly a Dutch army boot.

13 replies 1 year ago

I have a REI Flash Pack 65 and need a raincover for it.  What size raincover do I purchase?

4 replies 1 year ago

Hi there!I would like to buy a new sleeping bag that has a comfort temperature of circa +5 C°. After doing some research, the brand Mountain Hardwear...

14 replies 1 year ago

My girlfriend and I have been invited to hike isle royal this coming summer and are looking to purchase some new equipment, starting with backpacks.

13 replies 1 year ago

How to be energy efficient and keep electronics charged when hiking | SUAOKI 25W 3 years test and Review Watch the full video here:   This video is...

5 replies 1 year ago

about six years ago, I bought a mountain hardwear ghost whisperer w/hood for about $250. It has been one of my favorites, an warm yet very lightweight...

0 replies 1 year ago

I currently have car and motorcycle Garmin GPS's, now I want one for hiking and walking.My walking is mainly in the US and is split between urban valleys...

0 replies 1 year ago

I would appreciate recommendations for a tent that would stand up to the weather, have room for two cots and set up without too much strain.

7 replies 1 year ago

I know which tent definitely NOT to recommend:The North Face Talus 3 tent.I'm about to start a 1 year trip and wanted to buy a good tent.

4 replies 2 years ago

I have been fishing for a new large duffel bag for travel and for shipping my large backpack.  After 25 years, the extra large LL Bean duffel I have...

1 replies 2 years ago

As a guide I am often ask what my favourite brand is  when buying a new piece of gear. I tell them brand come in at #4 in my decision making. So I am...

10 replies 2 years ago

Have two down sleeping bags" 1. 3 SEASON-> 30 F. Western Mountaineering Megalite 850 fill (factory overstuffed to 20 F.) 2.

11 replies 2 years ago

Hey everyone! So i've been backpacking for quite some time, but never winter backpacking which is something i want to get into.

23 replies 2 years ago

Moosejaw discounts. On top of already great Black Friday discounts. Use Rakuten to get 9% cash back on purchase.

0 replies 2 years ago

Greetings hiker! :) I have Deuter backpacks since many years and I really appreciate the attention to details, great care and passion they put in each...

0 replies 2 years ago

Watch the full video here: In this video we are going to share with you the review of two trail running shoes that we have been wearing for the last...

2 replies 2 years ago

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4 replies 2 years ago

one of my favorite gear-related 'hacks' when i'm in the market to replace things.  it's particularly good for clothing, not so effective for tents &...

2 replies 2 years ago

Hello bikers!I'm seeking recommendation for a touring bike that will feature a comfortable upright position with an elongated handlebar.

7 replies 2 years ago

I have 2 girls (9 and 12) the 9 year old is small for her age and the 12 year old is tall for her age (go figure)60lbs and 90lbs.

6 replies 2 years ago

Hey guys, im in my first year of uni studying product design and I'm sure you can all understand its extremely hard to get any sort of feed back these...

2 replies 2 years ago

 Can someone please tell me what model and age this pack is?

19 replies 2 years ago

I can barely :) believe it...a few years ago if you had asked me when I carried a bear canister, it would only have been in areas where it was required. ...

8 replies 2 years ago

After ten very good years, we decided to replace our Ford Explorer.  It was the first Explorer with the body style similar to today’s vehicle after...

3 replies 2 years ago

Does anyone else ever giggle whenever there is yet ANOTER one-star or zero-star review of TNF Chilkat boots? As far as major outdoor bands go, (Ozark...

39 replies 2 years ago

I use a Garmin wrist device (Forerunner 245) to track mileage, workouts, etc. When I noted the app was 'down for maintenance' a long time this morning,...

5 replies 2 years ago

Interesting article in Outside about The North Face's Denali fleece and fleece mid-layers generally.  https://www.outsideonline.com/2414471/the-north-face-denali-fleece-history...

6 replies 2 years ago

I'm a bit of a collector.  I'm not even sure how many knives I have, but certainly over two dozen.  Always looking for the next "ideal" knife for hiking...

41 replies 2 years ago

Hi all, I currently own a two person tunnel tent (so with a tapering ending) to use for trekking with my 44 lbs dog.

6 replies 2 years ago

I now own my 2nd hiking pole supported tent, a Tarptent Notch Li. The first was a 2005 Tarptent Contrail, long ago sold.  So...Tarptent now has optional...

14 replies 2 years ago

this topic has been on my mind due to a recent review, and our son just purchased a pack he plans to use for urban commuting and possibly traveling as...

1 replies 2 years ago

i recently ordered a Fire Maple Blade 2 remote canister stove for my two grandsons. It is much more stable than my CRUX canister-top stove.

0 replies 2 years ago

I am wondering if anyone has tried using one of these on the outside of your sleeping bag. In order to create a vapour barrier.

5 replies 2 years ago

Currently have two contenders - Chaco flip ecotread and Scott Hawaii Makahas. Have owned and worn both for years.

9 replies 2 years ago

Curious to hear other folks' experience hiking in warm weather using tights with shorts or other over the top.

12 replies 2 years ago

** Merry Christmas All ** This is a continuation of Nick Horner's original thread by the same name.

14 replies 2 years ago

Not all stakes are created equal! What stake/combo are you using, and why? 

18 replies 2 years ago