1. Notices

    Things you really need to know

    1. Rules & Guidelines

      T&C's and forum guidelines
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      Latest: Forum Guidelines Shewie, Jun 16, 2014
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    2. Announcements

      Messages to concern everyone, updates etc
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      Latest: Would you like to support Trek-Lite? Charles42, Nov 8, 2019
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    3. Bugs & Feedback

      If it's broke tell us, something you don't like, tell us
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      Latest: Posting Photos from Iphone Bopdude, Apr 3, 2020 at 3:08 PM
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  2. The Bothy

    Come in out of the rain

    1. Intros & Welcomes

      Introduce yourself here
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      Latest: Hello RobH, Mar 5, 2020
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    2. Media Links

      Backpacking books, articles, videos etc
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      Latest: Music Lamont-Cranston, Apr 5, 2020 at 11:16 PM
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    3. Blog Roll

      Any blogs you follow & want to share
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      Latest: Pacific Crest Trail maddogs, Jul 4, 2019
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  3. Gear

    If it's light let's discuss it

    1. Gear Chat

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      Latest: What have you bought? cathyjc, Apr 5, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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    2. Packs & Accessories

      Rucksacks, packing & storage
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      Latest: When is 60 litres not sixty liters Birchlover, Apr 3, 2020 at 9:45 AM
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    3. Shelters & Accessories

      Tarps, tents, bivvies etc
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      Latest: Shelter News - a thread for new shelter talk fluffkitten, Apr 3, 2020 at 11:38 AM
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    4. Sleeping Bags & Quilts

      Bags & quilts, pillows, liners etc
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      Latest: Cumulus Taiga query Kelan, Apr 4, 2020 at 10:35 PM
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    5. Sleep Mats

      Mats, pads, balloon beds, ccf etc
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      Latest: Sleeping Mat News Lempo, Mar 18, 2020
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    6. Kitchen

      Stoves, pots, fuel and food, recipes etc
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      Latest: DIY dehydrated meals Tartanferret, Apr 3, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    7. Hydration, Hygiene & Health

      Filters, storage, wash kits & first aid
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      Latest: The Covid-19 Thread Daymoth, Apr 5, 2020 at 10:58 PM
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    8. Clothing & Footwear

      Shells, mids, bases, boots, shoes, socks ...
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      Latest: Rocky GTX sock replacement slovhike, Apr 5, 2020 at 8:36 PM
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    9. Hammock Kit

      Anything hammock related
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      Latest: My 3 Season Hammock kit list Tartanferret, Sep 18, 2019
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    10. Gadgets & Tech

      Toys and gadgets, apps and technology
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      Latest: Power Banks etc Lempo, Mar 9, 2020
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    11. Other Gear

      Stuff that's loose, ditty bag contents
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      Latest: Let there be light - a thread for lights and lanterns benp1, Feb 27, 2020
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    12. DIY & MYOG

      Gear mods & DIY, showcase your efforts
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      Latest: The "what have you made today" thread slovhike, Apr 5, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    13. Kit Lists

      For the gram weenies, let's have your lists
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      Latest: Featherweight camping... Rog Tallbloke, Apr 5, 2020 at 7:53 PM
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    14. Shopping

      Shops, cottage industries etc
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      Latest: Bargain Alert - outdoor gear deals worth a look Lamont-Cranston, Apr 5, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    15. Reviews & Previews

      Long term testing reports or out of the box looksees
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      Latest: Our gear favorites and failures - Electronics, camping gear, food pendodave, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. Out There

    Your adventures

    1. Hiking Chat

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      Latest: Mountain rescue and BMC ask people not to go hill walking Taz38, Mar 24, 2020
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    2. Trips Reports

      Share your backpacking adventures here
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      Latest: One-day hike to see all of Dolomites-one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Italy Walking Nature World, Apr 5, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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    3. Places & Planning

      Going somewhere, need help?
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      Latest: Pyrenees Heltrekker, Mar 30, 2020
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    4. Meteo & Astro

      Weather and astronomy
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      Latest: Storm Ciarra PhilHo, Feb 14, 2020
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  5. The Outfitters

    A place to buy and sell

    1. For Sale

      Sell your unloved kit
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      Latest: Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt (20F -6C) urkool23k, Apr 2, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    2. Wanted & Swaps

      You might as well ask here first
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      Latest: Materials wanted for healthcare visors Davy, Apr 5, 2020 at 11:08 PM
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