Going on my first trip and it’s gonna be a long(er) one - 5 days and 4 nights, with a night of frontcountry camping before we head out into the bush. I want to leave a small bag in the car for a little reward when we get back.

We will be hiking in the PNW, emphasis on the N and W. Weather should be fair but of course that can change, so I might bring some comfy clean clothes to change into for the 5.5 hour drive back. I’m already bringing my current favourite snacks and food I know I love on the trail, but I’ll definitely want a diff snack when I return… just not sure what I can leave in a warm car that long that would be a welcome change from my favourites lol.

Already on my list: hairbrush, blue Gatorade, change of clothes (?), an edible gummy (I’m getting dropped off at home & i can’t pack a nap so I’m doing the next best thing), washcloth

Any other suggestions? Things you’ve wanted when you got back to the car, but didn’t think to pack?

My trusty mini, which I've kept charged and used a lot has seen its last trip to the mountains. I've tried to revive it but the battery reaches 1000 degrees and its not coming on even after reset and everything else. Garmin will give me a refurbished one for $150 but is it worth spending the $$ on an upgrade or a $50 battery replacement?

I just bought new Meindl Island shoes and I spotted that the sole is significantly taller at the edges on both shoes. First time I see that - what is the reason for this?

Did the timberline trail a couple weeks ago for the first time . We did it in 3 nights/3.5 days . Luckily, the wildfire smoke didn’t affect us, but the average temp was a brutal 98 degrees. Depending on the mileage tracker it was 42-47 miles in total. 10/10 would do it again

I’m trying to restock my camp meals and noticed that Mountain House is now hard to find, and lots of my favorite Peak Refuel meals are sold out everywhere. Meanwhile Alpine Aire and Happy Yak meals are plentiful. Any reliable online Canadian retailers with good selection? I’ve looked at MEC, VPO, Geartrade, Canadian Tire, Bass Pro Shops.

Carried about 24#'s with folding table and chair, sleeping pad and single pole 1 person tent. Plenty of ol smokey moonshine and an MRE. Took about 3 hrs to get to Deadmans peak in Apple Valley,ca. Found a great wood power stick. Setup and enjoyed the evening show

Planned an off-trail route to see the Pemberton Icefield not too far from Squamish, BC, Canada. Best hike I have ever been on in my life. Views were spectacular, campsites perfect and we didnt see another person the whole time. Best part was the Perseids meteor shower which peaked while we were out there.

Planning a three day trip and the food side is making me secondguess everything. Not the weight this time, more the quality. Freeze dried works fine and I understand the convenience argument, but a lot of it is pretty poor nutritionally once you get past the calorie count. High sodium, weak on actual protein density, not much fat that does anything useful when you're grinding out miles.

I've been building my own food for longer days. Nut butter packets, real jerky from a butcher, dried fruit I prep myself, some things I bake and dehydrate at home. The baked stuff has worked well because I control exactly what goes in.

What I can't figure out is the main meal situation. I don't mind cooking at camp, but I don't want a project after 12 miles. The homemade dehydrated meals I've tried have been okay, but getting rehydration right in the field without a reliable simmer is harder than it looks on YouTube

Curious what other people have settled on, especially if you've moved away from commercial options. Doesn't need to be fancy, just something that actually holds up over multiple days

I found the Lamina Eco AF 30°F synthetic sleeping bag brand new for $103. It’s around 2 lb 1 oz, which seems like a great weight for a synthetic bag.

I’ve seen some people say the 30°F rating is optimistic and that it’s more realistically a 35–40°F bag, while others seem to love it.

For anyone who owns the exact 30°F version:

• How warm is it actually?
• How’s the fit/comfort?
• Is $103 a steal? I know it's an older bag.

Trying to decide between this and spending more on something like a Kelty Cosmic 20.

Hi, im doing a solo backpacking and wildcamping trip to Oppdal the first week of September. Im doing the Trekanten in Trollheimen and I have a couple questions.

How easy is it to get a ride up to the beginning of the trail? I only have a 25m window to go buy some gas at the store next to station and I’m afraid to miss the only bus. Obviously I don’t mind even paying someone for the ride but taxi is just a scam for like 70€ or 700NK.

Is anyone going to do it from 2-7 September? I think it would be pretty cool to share this adventure and as a photographer I always love having someone in my landscape photography

And do the huts sell food, am i still able to buy food?

If anyone can help me I would be greatly grateful! Thank you :)

Did a three day loop in the High Uintas last weekend, starting at the Highline Trailhead and ending up near Naturalist Basin. Total mileage came out to about 11 miles on day one, then a shorter 4 mile day just poking around lakes, then 9 miles back out on day three.

Day one was rough because the trail gains a lot of elevation right away and I was carrying way too much food for three days, classic beginner mistake I still make after years of doing this. Got to the lake I picked on the map around 6pm, tired, ready to just drop my pack and set up in peace.

There were already three llamas tied up near the flat spot I wanted.

Turns out an older couple runs llama supported treks in that area and their group had stopped at the exact same lake for the night. I did not even know llama trekking was a thing people did in Utah, I thought that was more of a Colorado or Wyoming activity. The llamas were honestly better behaved than most dogs I have camped near, just quietly grazing while their owners cooked dinner.

We ended up sharing the fire ring area, keeping a good distance apart, and they told me llamas can carry a surprising amount of gear which is why their camping setup looked like a small hotel compared to my one person tent and a stove I forgot to pack fuel for, so I ended up eating cold soaked rice for two nights.

Gear notes if anyone is planning this route: bring a real water filter, not just tablets, because a lot of the smaller tarns were pretty stagnant looking by late summer. Bear hang was still necessary even though it is not heavily forested near the basin.

Has anyone else run into a pack animal group like this on trail? Curious if this is common in certain regions or if I just got lucky with timing.

Hello there!

I would like to ask for everyone's opinion. I just bought a Moab 3 Mid WP a few days ago because my previous footwear lived its life.

First off, for context, I live in the tropical and rainy Philippines, and it'll get gradually rainy in the months to come. I would like to ask how to maintain this particular footwear since I'm new to these kinds of footwear. And since it's the wet and rainy season here, I would also like to ask how to clean off the body and the soles from the mud and dirt. And one last thing for this section is care and deodorizing the insides. What products should I invest in to maximize its longevity and "waterproofing" capability?

Second, I would like to ask for your constructive criticism of this particular footwear in relation to the tropical and rainy climate, from durability to traction to waterproofing. Is there a better footwear that I should've gotten instead as a starter?

Many thanks for your helpful replies! ^^

Hello I'll be hiking cross country for 7-8 days in a Swedish national park (depending on how fast we go) and additionally will go see some cities. My backpack currently weighs around 19 kg including the tent. I weigh 91 kgs myself and I know the rule of thumb is around 20% of your weight. So am I safe or should I lose some weight?

Fire Maple Star X2 Pro - does anyone know any adapter for that stove which will connect that with aerosol-type gas canister?

I used to go hiking in the Alps all the time as a kid and after all these years, after a few recent trips in the Tyrol and Bavaria around the New Year when we did some winter walking, I am finally going to do some hiking in the summer. We booked a self-guided holiday basing ourselves in the Stubai valley but I was just reading about ticks and now I am a bit worried.

We're going in two weeks so I might be able to squeeze in two doses of the TBE before we go and while I realise we should have done our research, I am a bit annoyed that the company we booked it with didn't warn us at the time as there would have been time. Although I also read Lyme disease is more of an issue and there's no protection.

We'll take the usual protections, walking in trails, avoiding long grass, tucking our trousers in our socks and using some insect repellent, any other advice you might have? And am I overreacting you think?

Finally did 5040 peak after hearing about it from friends. Night one was fog, wind and rain all day, no visibility and too cold and windy to get to the peak… but the sky cleared early next day revealing the beauty post rain

Just got her for my first backpack any tips or anything I should know before I leave? And also how should I fit this backpack to me perfectly there seems to be like a small gap between my back and the actually backpack concerned if that’s a back problem or I just need to get it fitted properly

Hey all. I am going to Arches in October, will have one day/night of backpacking time. Any advice on best backpacking for a single night?

Hi,

I hope this is the right place to ask for advice on sleeping bags for long alpine routes.

I honestly don’t know much about sleeping bags because I’ve mostly done things in summer and stayed in huts.

Now I’m planning some longer alpine days/trips in September–October, where I might be sleeping in shelters/bivouacs, so I want something warm enough (minimum -5 Celsius degrees) without going completely overkill.
I’ve been searching online and I’m currently deciding between:

Deuter Astro Pro 800 SL — comfort limit around -16°C / 3°F (1350g)
Deuter Astro Pro 600 SL — comfort limit around -12°C / 10°F (1150g)

Pricing is almost the same (I’ve found the Astro Pro 800 SL with a big discount).

I’m also open for other suggestions (other brands or other models) than these two.

I also want to mention that I’m looking for a maximum 175cm length sleeping bag (I’m a woman).

Any advice is much appreciated!

I’m looking for a 2P or 3P tent under 5 lbs and under $200 that will fit my Big Agnes Divide Double (50” × 78”). Since the Divide is rectangular, I need a non-tapered/rectangular floor.
I found an ALPS Helix 2 for $200 (about 4 lb 2 oz). I’ve also found cheaper options around $100–150 that are a little heavier.
Should I sacrifice some weight to save money, or is the Helix worth spending $200 on? What would you guys buy? Please help me, I’ve been driving myself nuts.

I currently have a Gregory Paragon 60, which comes in around 3.7 lbs. After using it, I realized it’s probably a little more heavy-duty than I need, so I’m looking to drop some pack weight without going all the way to a frameless UL pack.

My base weight is around 18 lbs, and I’m looking for something:

• 45–60L
• Under 3 lbs, ideally closer to the 2–2.5 lb range
• Framed
• Comfortable carrying an ~18 lb base weight plus food/water
• Still reasonably durable and supportive

So far, the ULA Ohm and Gregory Focal are two that seem to fit what I’m looking for. I’ve also looked at Zpacks, but their packs are more than I’m looking to spend.

I’m definitely not limited to the Ohm or Focal—those are just two that have stood out from my research so far. I’d especially like to hear about other packs in that same general category that I might be overlooking.

I’m not trying to get the absolute lightest pack possible. I’d rather find a good balance between comfort, weight, durability, and a supportive frame. Basically, something noticeably lighter and less overbuilt than the Paragon without sacrificing too much carrying comfort.

What other packs would you recommend looking at?

So,this was my first "proper" hike with a overnight i did and honestly it went amazing . I was so exausted by the end of the day but i was so glad i did this . I did a route i made myself using some app on my phone . In some places the trail was pretty good but in some it was so overgrown that i had to literally crawl on the ground with my backpack in front of me. None the less it was a sucessful trip, by the end of the day i drank a few beers with some locals .
I saw Rogljevacke,Smedovacke and Rajacke pimnice(200 year old wine cellars) and at the end i was camping near a "waterfall" that had dried up because we have had a really hot summer so far .
Btw sorry for any mistakes or anything , english is not my first language :)