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Equipment & Gear

A place to compare and discuss all the equipment used in your travels.

  1. Backpacks

    Here you can discuss different kinds of gear for carrying things on your back. Give your opinions and links to where the good stuff is.
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    Latest: Free/cheap pack error, May 15, 2012 at 6:39 PM
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  2. Portable Shelters

    Compare your favorite tents, tarps, hammocks, and other kinds of portable shelter with others. What's your favorite kind of shelter?
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    273
    Latest: Tarp/tent vs. Hammock dharma bum, Mar 4, 2012
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  3. Sleeping bags & Bed Rolls

    Wondering what kind of sleeping bag you should get? Discuss it here with other travelers and see what's the best sleeping gear flying around today.
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    290
    Latest: thermal-insulated tarps outskirts, Apr 24, 2012
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  4. Weapons & Tools

    It's a rough world out there, with a lot of shady people. Read here to see what others recommend to carry with you for defense. This section is also for the general discussion of useful tools like Gerbers, Leathermans, and the like.
    Discussions:
    42
    Messages:
    740
    Latest: anybody do jiu jitsu? bradbradidea, May 7, 2012
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  5. Clothing

    Discuss your favorite clothing for travel, such as the best pants, boots, hats and other gear.
    Discussions:
    74
    Messages:
    1,217
    Latest: Cheap Emergency replacement... highwayman, May 17, 2012 at 7:12 AM
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  6. Musical Instruments

    What are the best kinds of instruments for travel? Join the discussion here before you decided on that sixty pound 1800's vintage accordion :P
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    238
    Latest: Making Instruments outskirts, Mar 21, 2012
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  7. Stoves, Cookware, and Food

    From fancy butane/propane setups to ye old DIY tuna fish can stove, it can all be found here. This is also where you can discuss the best kinds of food to take on your travels.
    Discussions:
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    Messages:
    393
    Latest: GSI Outdoors Bugaboo Camper landpirate, May 4, 2012
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  8. Electronics & Other Gadgets

    Is that hiker GPS unit really worth the trouble? What about that iPod? Share your experiences traveling with your favorite toys and gadgets.
    Discussions:
    42
    Messages:
    563
    Latest: Solar Chargers Lucius, Feb 27, 2012
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  2. Poe Boy

    What's your favorite piece of gear?

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    Poe Boy, Jul 12, 2009 ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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    May 9, 2012
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  4. dylann

    skateboard on the road

    dylann, Feb 29, 2012 ... 2 3
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    Ean
    May 8, 2012
  5. Aurelius

    NeverWet

    Aurelius, Jan 26, 2012
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    daveycrockett
    Apr 26, 2012
  6. bryanpaul

    Dryer Sheets

    bryanpaul, Feb 22, 2012
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    463
    outskirts
    Feb 25, 2012
  7. Xavierr

    Gear for riding in the winter?

    Xavierr, Sep 2, 2011 ... 2 3
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    barbuchon
    Feb 14, 2012
  8. Agni Riniari

    Hidden Compartments

    Agni Riniari, Feb 6, 2012
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    Driftwhistler
    Feb 12, 2012
  9. JackieBlue

    DIY Gear

    JackieBlue, Feb 1, 2012
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    JackieBlue
    Feb 1, 2012
  10. Everymanalion

    Backpack/Bedroll/Sleeping bag question...

    Everymanalion, Jan 25, 2012 ... 2
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    Johnny Lightspeed
    Jan 26, 2012
  11. Nathen Reyna

    Keeping my shit dry from morning dew?

    Nathen Reyna, Oct 25, 2011
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    614
    Vonuist
    Nov 2, 2011
  12. zephyr23

    cool bucket nick nack

    zephyr23, Oct 17, 2011
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    258
    kurbster
    Oct 18, 2011
  13. Myechtatel

    Weirdest thing you carry

    Myechtatel, Mar 24, 2011 ... 2 3 4
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    TheUndeadPhoenix
    Oct 1, 2011
  14. Gypsymouse

    I'm preparing to go south in October! (Any suggestions?!)

    Gypsymouse, Jan 8, 2011
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    robbaked
    Sep 30, 2011
  15. Birdy

    Pierced Glasses?

    Birdy, Nov 25, 2008
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    0ddity
    Aug 21, 2011
  16. Waygook

    Am I missing anything?

    Waygook, Aug 17, 2011
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    250
    Storm Smokes Rocks
    Aug 18, 2011
  17. mkirby

    places to stash your gear?

    mkirby, Feb 17, 2009 ... 2 3
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    crazy john
    Jul 20, 2011
  18. Nelco

    Gear internet store

    Nelco, Apr 29, 2011
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    288
    Nelco
    May 3, 2011
  19. Eaglewraith

    poor man's james bond

    Eaglewraith, Feb 23, 2011
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    Eaglewraith
    Feb 23, 2011
  20. NYTR

    Recommend me a good sleeping bag and backpack

    NYTR, Feb 18, 2011
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    Myechtatel
    Feb 21, 2011
  21. oldmanLee

    Trick for glasses

    oldmanLee, Dec 16, 2009
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    GCM
    Feb 1, 2011
  22. Diagaro

    Haters gonna hate!

    Diagaro, Jan 13, 2011
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    259
    l0cate
    Jan 13, 2011
  23. KEVIlgeNius

    Let's Go Treeplanting!

    KEVIlgeNius, May 4, 2009
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    RnJ
    Dec 29, 2010
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