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ADMIN. & SUPPORT !!
(member support, forum policies, announcements, usage TIPS and forum support (via auctions).
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Support Requests & Suggestions
(suspected bugs, support requests -- ask questions regarding functionality; make test posts (non-member guests welcome), etc. NOTE: make sure you know how a function should work before reporting a problem. Also, read the FAQ :))
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THE LIGHTWEIGHT ZONE
(for the discussion of topics primarily related to lightweight backpacking -- lite gear talk; philosophy; make your own gear; lite food; and buy & sell gear)
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Lite Gear Talk
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(since 1997, the granddaddy of gear forums - the original hangout for serious gear heads. In here, talk gear -- lightweight, ultralite, superlite, hyperlite, whatever lite. It's all in here.)
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Make Your Own Gear!
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Lite Food Talk
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Lite Philosophies & Practices
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(e.g., lightweight concepts, bears, ethics, lite vs. heavy, shoes vs. boots, first aid kit vs. no first aid kit, light vs. hyperlight, your intellectual or spiritual musings, etc.)
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Buy & Sell Gear Here!
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BACKCOUNTRY TOPICS
(a variety of backcountry topics -- including general discussion)
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General Discussion
(general backcountry issues - permits, harmonious multi-use (hiking, horses, hunting, motorized noise-makers, fishing, etc), conservation, regional issues, general backcountry Chit Chat & topics of interest that don't fit elsewhere.)
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Backcountry Beginners
( ASK HERE - Backcountry Basics. This forum is for new hikers, backpackers & other backcountry travelers who have basic "HOW-TO" questions.)
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Backcountry Health & Safety
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(share experiences and practical advice for staying healthy & safe in the backcountry: e.g., personal preparations; maintenance of body parts; general safety tips.)
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Backcountry Gadgets
(the gadgets & your experiences -- optics (binoculars, monoculars) electronics (cameras, picture-editing software, GPS, compasses, altimeters, watches) communications (phones, radio, ham radio)
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Almost Over the Hill
(Strategy, technique, and dialog for the "almost-over-the-hill" hiker. Still miss the scent of burning wool as your socks dried next to the campfire - you can reminisce here :-) Need compassion for your age-related aches & pains - or are you a retiring "Baby-Boomer" who needs help getting started - this is THE place.)
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Trip Plans, Reports & Inquiries
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(upcoming trip plans, finding hiking partners, trip reports, trail journals, as well as inquiries related to domestic & international backcountry destinations.)
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Backcountry BOOKS
(book reviews & discussion -- books related to the backcountry or books you pack into the backcountry.)
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OTHER BACKCOUNTRY ACTIVITIES
(Backcountry Activities -- other than general hiking & backpacking -- that benefit from Lightweight Resources)
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Hiking with KIDS
(ultralight with children ? - experiences and tips for family hiking & backpacking adventures).
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Biking / Cycling
(whether cross country or in the mountains, "lightweight in the backcountry" is the way to go -- share your experiences, gear and advice with other backcountry cyclists).
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Canoeing / Paddling
(what comes to mind is "lightweight portage" -- in this forum, share your equipment, techniques, adventures, experiences and advice with other paddlers !)
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Backcountry FISHING
(whether it's wild Cutthroat, stocked Rainbow or ??, fishing in the backcountry is an adventure - mix in a little cross-country, ultralight tackle and a lot of solitude and WOW !!)
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Long-Distance Hiking
(AT / PCT / CDT / JMT, thru-hiking, section-hiking, fastpacking.)
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Mountaineering / Climbing
(discuss lightweight gear, techniques, tips & experiences specific to mountaineering (e.g., climbing tools, scrambling techniques, basecamp tips, recent experiences, etc.))
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Winter Backcountry Travel
(winter, the magic time to be out in it - talk equipment, techniques, destinations, experiences, etc. for snowshoeing, non-snow hiking, cross-country skiing, snow camping, etc. -- visit award-winning The Winter Backpacker)
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