Gear Selection
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| Gear Selection Topics | Messages | Started by | Latest Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 FlipNC |
| Anyone own a FireMaple Blade 2 canister stove? | 1 | 300winmag |
10:07 p.m. on Jul 2, 2020 by 300winmag |
| Choosing a knife for hiking and backpacking. | 40 | Randall Purrett |
1:51 a.m. on Jul 2, 2020 by Pixie Poo |
| Old fleece | 3 | andrew f. |
9:46 a.m. on Jul 1, 2020 by ppine |
| 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 |
| Down jacket selection | 28 | Taylor Bates |
2:15 a.m. on May 21, 2020 by Kato Baker |
| 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 | FlipNC |
6:38 a.m. on May 6, 2020 by whomeworry |
| Mouse musings | 4 | andrew f. |
4:01 p.m. on May 1, 2020 by FlipNC |
| 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 FlipNC |
| 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 |
| Worst gear ever? | 28 | FromSagetoSnow |
6:56 a.m. on Jan 21, 2020 by whomeworry |
| 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 FlipNC |
| 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 | FlipNC |
11:57 a.m. on Jan 15, 2020 by FlipNC |
| 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 | FlipNC |
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 |
| Do I need a winter bag or can i combine what i already have? | 17 | WILL1E |
4:52 p.m. on Dec 21, 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 | FlipNC |
6:29 p.m. on Sep 9, 2019 by GaryPalmer |
| hyke and byke eolus 0 down sleeping bag | 2 | George of the Jungle |
5:37 p.m. on Sep 9, 2019 by ppine |
| Oboz Bridger mid dry waterproof: first impressions. | 6 | Randall Purrett |
10:16 a.m. on Aug 8, 2019 by Craig Houdeshell |
| I think I had a mild case of snow blindness, help? | 11 | FromSagetoSnow |
10:06 a.m. on Aug 6, 2019 by FromSagetoSnow |
| buying gear is hard | 20 | Mike |
1:58 p.m. on Aug 3, 2019 by 300winmag |
| Name this pack! | 22 | WILL1E |
10:40 p.m. on Jul 28, 2019 by whomeworry |
| 1975 Kelty Tioga backpack | 15 | sabino |
10:38 p.m. on Jul 23, 2019 by stevet |
| Trying to find a Sierra Designs Light Year 1 | 1 | Craig Houdeshell |
9:50 a.m. on Jul 23, 2019 by Craig Houdeshell |
| Jacket advice. | 6 | Scottish Rambler |
1:18 p.m. on Jul 22, 2019 by andrew f. |
| My Cup Runneth Over | 20 | FlipNC |
2:09 p.m. on Jul 15, 2019 by andrew f. |
| Trying a bivy bag for the first time | 7 | FromSagetoSnow |
4:45 p.m. on Jul 11, 2019 by ppine |
| Stoves: Product Design, Info, Use, Maintenance | 11 | Alicia MacLeay |
7:06 p.m. on Jun 28, 2019 by whomeworry |
| Boreas - another great independent gear company gone | 4 | andrew f. |
11:11 p.m. on Jun 23, 2019 by ppine |
| Vest | 17 | Adam Niziol |
10:29 a.m. on Jun 13, 2019 by FromSagetoSnow |
| Live GPS tracking | 1 | sboardy |
5:29 p.m. on Jun 12, 2019 by sboardy |
| High Peak Pacific Crest 90 Backpack | 9 | Christopher C. Stone |
1:34 p.m. on Jun 12, 2019 by andrew f. |
| Duluth Trading for great outdoor clothing | 2 | 300winmag |
9:18 a.m. on Jun 8, 2019 by hikermor |
| Hydrapak hydration | 4 | andrew f. |
1:45 p.m. on Jun 2, 2019 by BigRed |
| Eddie Bauer PEAK XV expedition parka | 5 | 300winmag |
11:43 a.m. on May 16, 2019 by andrew f. |
| Ultralight Budget-Friendly Hikenture Sleeping Pad review and Comparison to the Quechua Ultralight | 5 | Angelina |
5:31 a.m. on May 11, 2019 by Angelina |
| Mountain hardwear sleeping bags | 13 | Danny |
3:30 a.m. on May 7, 2019 by Nick W. |
| Balaclava help | 14 | Phil Smith |
1:52 p.m. on May 4, 2019 by 300winmag |
| Large or X Large Down Parka? | 13 | Ken Sternberg |
8:06 p.m. on May 2, 2019 by Phil Smith |
| Biodegradable fleece? | 6 | BigRed |
6:47 a.m. on Apr 27, 2019 by BigRed |
| Portable Solar Systems | 9 | ppine |
9:21 p.m. on Apr 21, 2019 by ppine |
| Turned back on another hike | 15 | Phil Smith |
7:02 p.m. on Apr 17, 2019 by Phil Smith |
| Dyneema tent reviews NEEDED | 17 | 300winmag |
11:01 p.m. on Apr 13, 2019 by whomeworry |
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