I live in WI but have a week to backpack in ME/NH/VT/NY. What week long trip would you recommend to an out-of-towner?

Hello NE friends! I currently use a TarpTent Stratospire 1 for solo trip with 1 dog. I just don't love this finky tent even though it's served me very well. My fiance and I (+2 dogs) use an older Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 from before my UL days, which is a heavy and tight fit for all of us.

My question for all you folks! Would you consider using a Pyramid style w/ bivy or insert vs getting a UL tent? The NE is notorious for BUGS, variable weather, and moist camping sites. My fiance and I don't always take trips together so I'd like to stick with something under 38oz (weight of my TT) so that I can carry it alone & have room for BOTH dogs.

I've considered
- Hyperlite's 4p Mid w/ half insert vs borah bivys
- Zpack Triplex Tent
- MLD Supermid
- Black Diamond Mega Light Mid
- new MSR Front Range Mid, however UL reddit really bashed this one in and I can see its faults
- *I've emailed Zpack's about a custom Hexamid pocket tarp w/ doors for 2 ppl, waiting to hear back

I would prefer Dyneema over PolySil.
We are not ready to make the jump to regular flat tarps. Prefer some privacy & bug protection from a full Mid or regular tent.

A northeast UL community, who knew! I'm looking for some more hiking buddies to help me not only get out more locally(working towards NE 115), but also larger backpacking trips out west or wherever(Did a 60 mile loop in Yosemite last year, doing a 100 mile loop in Glacier NP this year). Here's a little info on me- my name is Greg, 30 years old out of Buffalo NY, I hike with my German Shepherd Zelda when possible and occasionally the gf comes along for smaller trips(she's just getting into it), became an ADK 46er in 2019. Favorite hiking saying: "relatively flat".

Cool, so let me know if you are interested. I love planning these trips, but definitely wouldn't mind learning additional/new planning methods either.

Hello fellow hikers, I was wondering if anyone knows a good trail in the northeastern US (Maine, Nee Hampshire, Vermont, New York etc) that will take anywhere from 3 days to 10 days. I would prefer to see and climb mountains during the trek. My group is very experienced so no trek is out of reach!!

Want to get a trip in, 2-3 days, ME, NH, MA or VT if anyone is interested?

I'm a college student who just moved to Boston, and I'm looking for some overnight hikes that are either accessible by bus, uber, or train or any other recommended method of transportation. I'm not picky on location or scenery; really I just want to get out of the city and get some miles on the gear I lugged up here.

Thanks!

I know there was some talk about trying to get a meetup together and it just sort of fizzled. I planned a solo trip but figured I’d throw it up here to see if anyone wants to do all or part of it with me. I’m starting from route 15 and heading SOBO to Lincoln Gap over four nights. I’ve got things pretty planned out, mileage varies from about 10 on the first and last day to 18 on one day with a total of about 70 miles. If you’re interested let me know.

Hey all,

I've been a lurker for a bit, but need some help. I have a free weekend coming up (15-16th) and am looking to do an overnight trip somewhere relatively local; I don't have too much time to spare for travel...Based out of Rochester, NY. I was looking to do the Letchworth Finger Lakes Trail section, but there are no permits available.

I suppose I could do a stretch of the FLT as an out and back. If I go that route, any suggestions as to the best sections to tackle?

Pretty regular hiker, but this will be my first overnight. Any suggestions would be helpful and appreciated...Thanks!

Anyone here hike the FLT in NY (thru hike or otherwise)?

Seems like the conversation around NE hiking is always the Adirondacks, Catskills, Whites, Greens, etc. Don’t get me wrong, they all deserve the credit they get and I love hiking them. I live literally almost directly on a part of the FLT and always spend some time each summer hiking it. I think the entire time I was on it last year I only saw 3 people.

So does anyone get out on it? Do you all know it exists? While it can not compare to the peaks of the ADKs or the Whites, if you’re looking for peace, quiet, solitude and some brilliant scenery, I’d suggest giving it a look!

Greetings fellow Northeast ULers!

I'm curious as to what everyone else here is using for shelters.

As we all know, black flies, mosquitos and ticks can be relentless here. Also, we're notorious for dense forests, mud, rocky peaks, and unpredictable weather around those peaks.

In the past I myself have stuck with semi-freestanding tents (BA Fly Creek and Tiger Wall UL2s) and some hammocking, but have recently switched to tarp and bug bivy life as my pack gets lighter and the rabbit hole gets deeper.

What about you? What have you tried that you enjoy? What are some things that you tried and maybe didn't work out for you? What are some things you've wanted to try but have maybe been hesitant to switch to?

Anyone interested in planning a weekend trip somewhere in upstate NY or northern PA in the coming weeks? I'm itching to get out as soon as the weather breaks. I'm based out of Rochester, NY and am willing to drive 4-6 hours if needed.

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Options on my mind:

• Less snow
  • Loyalsock Trail
  • FLT section hike
• More snow
  • Something in the Catskills
    • Shawangunk Ridge Trail
    • Devil's Path
  • Something in the ADKs

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I don't have much experience backpacking in the snow, so I probably wouldn't undertake something in the Catskills or ADKs during March without someone knowledgeable along. I'm interested in learning though - I have microspikes and would buy snowshoes if needed.

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The idea here is to provide an opportunity for people to try out/check out gear before they buy, by meeting up with others who live locally and own the piece of gear in question. Post if you have a piece of gear you'd like to checkout before dropping some coin.

Let's try and keep this organized. Include the following in your post:

Gear in question:

Size/Type (if applicable):

Location:

Hey guys, I figured we should get a list of gear manufacturers from the region. We all know there's tons of stuff West of the Mississippi River but the only northeastern manufacturer I know of is Hyperlite Mountain Gear in Biddeford, ME. I figure there has to be some in NY at least. I can update a list later if we get some good responses.

Welcome to /r/ULnortheast! I'm hoping that this takes off and offers us a place to share region specific trip plans and trip reports, as well as plan some meet-ups! What does everyone want to see in this sub? Looking to incorporate the following into this sub, and am open to suggestions!

• Local "Try Before You Buy" Gear Thread
• Gear Swap/Pay It Forward

An /r/ultralight community for those in the Northeast (NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, NH, VT, ME). Plan meet-ups, share trip reports, and discuss topics related to ultralight backpacking in the Northeast.