Gear Selection
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| Gear Selection Topics | Messages | Started by | Latest Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Park Weather Resistant Tent | 8 | Happy Feet |
6:32 p.m. on Jan 16, 2021 by andrew f. |
| Tent Review: North Face Talus 3 DO NOT BUY | 5 | Dave Martin |
8:42 a.m. on Jan 3, 2021 by hikermor |
| How to keep electronics charged when hiking - SUAOKI 25W 3 years test and review | 1 | Angelina |
1:49 p.m. on Jan 2, 2021 by Angelina |
| Duffel bags - Post-holiday sale, Gregory outlet website | 2 | andrew f. |
10:06 a.m. on Dec 30, 2020 by andrew f. |
| +5 C° comfort temperature sleeping bag | 13 | Adr1an |
1:39 a.m. on Dec 21, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Base Layers for the coldest climates | 11 | Paul Lapierre |
1:32 a.m. on Dec 21, 2020 by 300winmag |
| EXTENDING SLEEPING BAG TEMP RANGE | 12 | 300winmag |
2:07 p.m. on Dec 19, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Do I need a winter bag or can i combine what i already have? | 24 | WILL1E |
12:02 a.m. on Dec 19, 2020 by ppine |
| Down jacket selection | 32 | Taylor Bates |
4:05 p.m. on Dec 14, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Thoughts about hard shells | 4 | andrew f. |
9:33 a.m. on Dec 11, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Moosejaw Deals | 1 | Akash Rama |
2:27 a.m. on Nov 28, 2020 by Akash Rama |
| Deuter: sleeping bags vs backpacks | 1 | Adr1an |
6:42 a.m. on Nov 20, 2020 by Adr1an |
| Very comfortable and lightweight hiking shoes review KIPRUN TRAIL KALENJI TR and KALENJI EVADICT XT7 | 3 | Angelina |
7:15 a.m. on Nov 12, 2020 by Angelina |
| Mountain Laurel Designs Supermid | 6 | GaryPalmer |
7:52 a.m. on Nov 1, 2020 by GaryPalmer |
| This guy owns Virtika...hard to believe | 5 | balzaccom |
9:59 a.m. on Oct 31, 2020 by balzaccom |
| Beginner looking for a budget friendly backpack. | 9 | Matt Davis |
3:26 p.m. on Oct 25, 2020 by ppine |
| Discontinued product and color discount hunting | 3 | andrew f. |
8:05 p.m. on Oct 23, 2020 by Old Guide |
| What Frustrates You The Most When Hiking? | 9 | Rilwan |
12:18 p.m. on Oct 22, 2020 by GaryPalmer |
| Dyneema tent reviews NEEDED | 27 | 300winmag |
3:56 p.m. on Oct 19, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Recommendation for a touring bike under $1000 | 8 | Gabriel Jones |
3:43 p.m. on Oct 6, 2020 by Oldman Mike |
| Gear Advice for youth... | 7 | Tyler Veinot |
4:04 p.m. on Oct 2, 2020 by whomeworry |
| What’s in our Backpack 2020 Edition - Lots of new camping and hiking gear | 3 | Angelina |
12:29 p.m. on Oct 2, 2020 by Angelina |
| New BA(hons) student | 3 | Laurence Arks |
6:14 a.m. on Oct 1, 2020 by Laurence Arks |
| Camp Trails Pack | 20 | Amber Hughes |
6:38 a.m. on Sep 21, 2020 by Alicia MacLeay |
| Bear Canister Regular Use? | 9 | PhilNC |
8:04 p.m. on Sep 15, 2020 by stevet |
| Trail-mobile | 4 | andrew f. |
10:45 a.m. on Sep 8, 2020 by ppine |
| Worst gear ever? | 40 | FromSagetoSnow |
4:31 p.m. on Aug 16, 2020 by John Starnes |
| Garmin ransomware attack | 6 | andrew f. |
4:23 p.m. on Jul 31, 2020 by Old Guide |
| Old fleece | 7 | andrew f. |
10:54 a.m. on Jul 30, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Choosing a knife for hiking and backpacking. | 42 | Randall Purrett |
3:45 p.m. on Jul 18, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Lightweight tent for 1 person with two dogs | 7 | ENSJ |
5:50 a.m. on Jul 15, 2020 by ENSJ |
| Hiking Pole Supported Tents & a tip | 15 | 300winmag |
8:34 a.m. on Jul 4, 2020 by 300winmag |
| packs that double as commuter/travel bags | 2 | andrew f. |
9:25 p.m. on Jul 3, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Anyone own a FireMaple Blade 2 canister stove? | 1 | 300winmag |
10:07 p.m. on Jul 2, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Mylar emergency bivvy | 6 | Paul Lapierre |
9:14 a.m. on Jun 23, 2020 by hikermor |
| Favorite flip flops? | 10 | andrew f. |
6:47 p.m. on Jun 13, 2020 by ppine |
| Warm weather tights | 13 | LoneStranger |
9:28 a.m. on Jun 11, 2020 by LoneStranger |
| Extreme Cold Weather Gear - Part II | 15 | 300winmag |
1:12 p.m. on Jun 10, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Tent Stakes- Let’s See What You’re Working With! | 19 | Sean Van Cleve |
6:13 p.m. on Jun 7, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Deet, picaridin, or other? | 6 | andrew f. |
4:19 p.m. on Jun 3, 2020 by LoneStranger |
| Lightweight Summer Fleece | 8 | Graham Huntington |
10:12 p.m. on May 25, 2020 by ppine |
| New boards | 17 | BigRed |
3:21 p.m. on May 24, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Our favorite Camera Gear for travel and adventure content - Detailed walk through | 6 | Angelina |
11:37 a.m. on May 23, 2020 by ghostdog |
| MSR ELIXIR 2-Person backpacking tent First Impressions Review | Highest quality affordable tent ever?! | 1 | Angelina |
8:13 a.m. on May 23, 2020 by Angelina |
| Puffy Jacket Alternatives? | 15 | Rae Phillips |
7:37 p.m. on May 22, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Tarp/Tent Poles | 5 | Murphy MacManus |
5:24 p.m. on May 17, 2020 by ppine |
| Tent comparison questions | 10 | David N Harrison |
4:45 p.m. on May 17, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Reader Thoughts on Stove Tests and Reviews | 27 | Bentbrook |
4:25 p.m. on May 17, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Backpack Fishing | 16 | PhilNC |
6:38 a.m. on May 6, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Mouse musings | 4 | andrew f. |
4:01 p.m. on May 1, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Tarptent Gen. 2 Notch Li (DCF) solo tent | 6 | 300winmag |
3:48 p.m. on Apr 18, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Brown or Green Dyneema Tents | 11 | 300winmag |
9:16 p.m. on Apr 17, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Winter sleeping bag recommendations | 15 | Vé Gulbrandsen |
10:24 a.m. on Apr 14, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Daypack for every activity? | 7 | Rachel P |
7:11 a.m. on Apr 13, 2020 by andrew f. |
| REI Passage 2 tent - some basic information | 1 | andrew f. |
11:22 a.m. on Apr 4, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Our gear favorites and failures - Electronics, camping gear, food | 5 | Angelina |
6:49 a.m. on Mar 26, 2020 by Angelina |
| Wood stoves and their pipes... | 6 | WILL1E |
4:22 p.m. on Mar 16, 2020 by Old Guide |
| We need help on our project ! Thank you for helping us! | 1 | Daan Schoonen |
11:20 a.m. on Mar 6, 2020 by Daan Schoonen |
| Ultralight budget Aegismax down sleeping bag review & comparison to the Quechua Forclaz Ultralight | 1 | Angelina |
6:52 a.m. on Feb 29, 2020 by Angelina |
| Yak wool layers | 13 | BigRed |
1:54 p.m. on Feb 24, 2020 by Old Guide |
| BOA vs Spin | 6 | Phil Smith |
11:14 p.m. on Feb 21, 2020 by Old Guide |
| The Nth Degree of SUL Gear - is it for you? | 39 | 300winmag |
5:30 a.m. on Feb 16, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Merrell boots: four hooks good, two hooks bad. | 8 | Randall Purrett |
11:01 a.m. on Feb 14, 2020 by ppine |
| Need advice for some good quality budget self-standing tent. Considering NatureHike Star River 2 | 15 | Angelina |
5:34 a.m. on Feb 14, 2020 by Angelina |
| Winter backpack | 18 | 300winmag |
3:16 p.m. on Feb 10, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Tarp | 10 | Cletus R. Standiford |
5:40 a.m. on Feb 10, 2020 by LoneStranger |
| Patagonia reverse pile | 4 | andrew f. |
9:19 a.m. on Feb 4, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Layering light down jacket and down vest | 11 | 300winmag |
8:04 p.m. on Feb 3, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Ultimate survival tool | 19 | BigRed |
3:33 p.m. on Jan 31, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Camp shoes for winter backpacking | 5 | Vé Gulbrandsen |
8:29 p.m. on Jan 25, 2020 by ppine |
| Best Budget-Friendly QUECHUA QUICKHIKER ULTRALIGHT 2-PERSON TENT Detailed Review after 2 years test | 1 | Angelina |
9:45 a.m. on Jan 25, 2020 by Angelina |
| What features would you like to see on a Trekking Pole? | 11 | Gustavo Lobo De Castro |
8:48 a.m. on Jan 25, 2020 by hikermor |
| Chaco Tegu and Zong | 1 | andrew f. |
3:50 p.m. on Jan 20, 2020 by andrew f. |
| Lounge Wear... | 5 | pillowthread |
2:50 p.m. on Jan 20, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Maps for inReach Explorer+ | 4 | gonehiking |
6:10 a.m. on Jan 20, 2020 by LoneStranger |
| Patagonia Houdini update/upgrade | 11 | andrew f. |
6:13 p.m. on Jan 18, 2020 by ghostdog |
| Rechargeable batteries | 8 | PhilNC |
11:57 a.m. on Jan 15, 2020 by PhilNC |
| Gear Support For Student | 2 | Krock20 |
4:40 p.m. on Jan 9, 2020 by denis daly |
| Katana 500mm Folding Saw | 4 | GaryPalmer |
11:06 a.m. on Dec 31, 2019 by Old Guide |
| what's your favorite reasonably robust hiking boot? | 13 | andrew f. |
4:11 p.m. on Dec 29, 2019 by 1100 Remington Man |
| Duluth Trading fleece lined cargo pants on sale | 1 | 300winmag |
2:04 a.m. on Dec 27, 2019 by 300winmag |
| Going back to a flashlight for some trips | 12 | PhilNC |
1:14 p.m. on Dec 26, 2019 by GaryPalmer |
| Ooof - Backcountry.com stumbles into a hornet's nest | 16 | andrew f. |
1:39 p.m. on Dec 25, 2019 by 300winmag |
| Sleeping bag in a can!? | 3 | GaryPalmer |
4:39 p.m. on Dec 21, 2019 by 300winmag |
| non-gore tex waterproof/breathable solutions | 11 | andrew f. |
3:21 p.m. on Dec 17, 2019 by pillowthread |
| Hot tent stove jack opening... | 4 | WILL1E |
7:24 p.m. on Dec 14, 2019 by Phil Smith |
| Switchbackr | 3 | andrew f. |
10:03 a.m. on Dec 4, 2019 by Alicia MacLeay |
| 1994 Wenonah Spirit ii Tuf weave: goog general use canoe and fair price? | 2 | larry durand |
4:37 p.m. on Nov 30, 2019 by ppine |
| Adventure 16 closing, sad. | 3 | Oldman Mike |
1:32 p.m. on Nov 28, 2019 by Oldman Mike |
| Spot X question | 5 | gonehiking |
10:51 a.m. on Nov 28, 2019 by LoneStranger |
| Ordered the Naturehike sleeping bag yesterday | 1 | GaryPalmer |
10:17 a.m. on Nov 28, 2019 by GaryPalmer |
| Hot Tents & Ti Stoves....any recommendations? | 9 | WILL1E |
10:10 a.m. on Nov 27, 2019 by ppine |
| Outdoors tech shaming - what do you think? | 21 | andrew f. |
9:23 p.m. on Nov 19, 2019 by John Starnes |
| Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX Or Scarpa SL | 1 | Paul Lapierre |
8:49 p.m. on Oct 20, 2019 by Paul Lapierre |
| Backpack for teen grandson | 4 | 300winmag |
3:34 p.m. on Oct 15, 2019 by andrew f. |
| Tour de Mont Blanc Detailed Packing List | Wilderness Backpack for maximum self-sufficiency | 1 | Angelina |
6:06 a.m. on Oct 12, 2019 by Angelina |
| A New Winter Pack | 9 | 300winmag |
8:01 p.m. on Oct 9, 2019 by 300winmag |
| Anyone with Experience with SnowTrek snowshoes? | 7 | Old Guide |
12:04 a.m. on Sep 23, 2019 by Paul Lapierre |
| Can your alcohol stove cook Jiffy Pop? | 15 | FromSagetoSnow |
6:18 p.m. on Sep 13, 2019 by ghostdog |
| Do you use gaiters for mild weather trips? | 15 | PhilNC |
6:29 p.m. on Sep 9, 2019 by GaryPalmer |
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Hiking Pants
Patagonia Iron Forge Hemp Canvas Double Knee Pants
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Fleece Jackets
Haglofs Heron Jacket
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Base Layer Tops
FORLOH Deep Space Half Zip Long Sleeve Top
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Handheld GPS Receivers
Garmin Alpha 100
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Four-Season Tents
Diamond Brand Gear Combat II
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Kitchen Accessories
Jennings JZ560 pocket scale
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Accessories
Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars
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Liquid Fuel Stoves
Optimus Svea 123
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Coffee Presses and Filters
Wacaco Nanopresso
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Backpacking Boots
Hanwag Alaska GTX
