Note – 2026-04-23 16:14
Thought all you lightweight fanatics out there might like this tool, especially as we are all getting older and the knees creakier 🤣 "#Ultralight Gear Research - Browse and compare by weight. Search f...
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Note – 2025-10-22 14:01
Spent a few hours today thinking about a tent for Patagonia. Don't need expedition tent as only out for 3 days max at a time. Given ferocity of weather in Patagonia it needs to be very strong to withs...
Note – 2025-10-13 10:12
There are some amazing online & Management apps out there. I've tried most of them. As I get older & focus more on reducing pack weight, I realized that none of the existing solutions quite fit what I...
Note – 2025-09-29 19:40
For some reason I've not heard of the material, Polycryo until a few weeks ago. Some good reviews though so I just bought a Gossamer Gear Polycryo groundsheet. Tough, lightweight and relatively cheap....
Note – 2025-06-30 08:42
This week was the first hike I've done which really proved the usefulness and worth of the Six Moon Designs Sun Umbrella. The sun was beating down as we reached the lake and bivvy site mid-afternoon....
Note – 2025-06-20 12:56
We had some river crossings to deal with during our recent trip to the Pyrenees mountains. This is where we found another use for our Zpacks Ultralight Camp Shoes. Yes, apart from being a lightweight...
Note – 2025-05-31 10:13
It's a week before we head off to the Pyrenees for a week long trek. Seems there is more snow than normal for June so will have to take crampons and ice axes to cross the high passes and maybe summit...
Note – 2025-05-28 14:37
Don't normally do selfies but does show you my new super duper "Ranger" camera bag from https://www.leichtmut.de/product/the-ranger-ultralight-camera-bag/ Can be worn on chest but I prefer as a waist...
Note – 2025-05-17 06:49
Just ordered a new thru hiking tent from Durston - a X-Mid-2. My first purchase from them. 3 season, good reviews, only 880 grams (31oz) and very reasonably priced. Hoping it arrives from Canada in ti...
Note – 2025-03-19 12:37
I can't quite believe how little this BRS 3000T backpacking stove weighs. Just 26 grams (0.9 ounces)! Generally excellent reviews too although not for simmering. If you just want boiling water it's se...
Note – 2025-03-03 13:42
Testing my sub €20 Lixada Solar Panel 7.8w. Charging up a Nitecore NB10000 quite quickly. Its a bit flimsy but at only 127 grams for the panel this is maybe to be expected. Hoping to use it on a multi...
Note – 2024-10-04 12:21
Seems a little crazy to be putting a post about snow/blizzards am & pm telling you about how my Sun Umbrella from Six Moon Designs functioned! 🙂 Coming down to low levels in 30C heat yesterday afterno...
Note – 2024-06-04 16:12
Our Crux Raid single skin, 4 season tent is a bit of a tight fit for 2 people, but is so easy to put up and the most reliable mountain companion. Not the best for expeditions where space on bad days w...
Note – 2024-06-02 12:48
"Don't Pack A Halfie"! Been transferring half empty gas cannisters to top up my small ones. Really works well using the Flip Fuel from https://flipfuel.co Good way to conserve weight and redistribute...
Note – 2024-04-22 13:49
Packing for an overnight mountain trip into the Sierra Nevada for tomorrow and Wednesday. Had to get my big expedition pack out to fit it all in! 9 kilos is much more than I am used to carrying but I...
Note – 2024-04-18 18:28
Today, a client borrowed and tested my Six Moon Designs sun umbrella. Like me, he seemed happy with it as it really does create some cooling shade. Will be a standard item in my backpack during the fo...
Note – 2024-03-14 12:22
Passport wallet and cash/credit card holder received from https://atelierlonguedistance.fr Combined weight of 24 grams. Wish I was talented enough to make my own gear like this. Very well made.
Note – 2024-01-14 13:27
After many years of using spreadsheets, I've started using Lighterpack https://lighterpack.com/ to record and control my backpacking gear lists. Works pretty well. Just wondered if anybody could recom...
Note – 2023-07-29 08:28
New head torch ... Nitecore NU21. At 43 grams and only €35 it seems like good value on the face of it. Testing it on an overnight soon.