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Sep 5, 2013 at 6:51 am #1307337
What are some 'must read' articles on BPL?
Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00036.htmlHigh Exertion Moisture Accumulation in Rain and Wind Shells
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00030.htmlThe Science of Breathability and Its Impact on Raingear Selection and Use
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00037.htmlA Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 1
(there are 6 parts to this survey, all good reading)
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/water_treatment_methods_part1.htmlA Survey of Water Hazards and Water Treatment Methods – Part 2
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/water_treatment_methods_part2.htmlWindshirts: 2012 State of the Market Report – Part 1: What is a Windshirt?
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/2012_windshirts_sotmr_part1.htmlWindshirts: 2012 State of the Market Report – Part 2: The Present and Future of Windshirts
http://backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/2012_windshirts_sotmr_part2.htmlWhat other worthy articles are there?
edit: made titles into links
Sep 5, 2013 at 6:52 am #2022046Will's 3 part series on winter footwear is good.
Sep 5, 2013 at 6:57 am #2022049Sep 5, 2013 at 7:51 am #2022063Sep 5, 2013 at 7:53 am #2022064Here's a good read.
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/toilet_paper_free.html#.Uiiah7yyzOc
@Craig WYou beat me by 2 minutes.
Sep 5, 2013 at 11:07 am #2022122Of course the video demo is a must too:
Sep 5, 2013 at 11:11 am #2022123Sep 8, 2013 at 7:22 am #2022923Sep 8, 2013 at 7:23 am #2022924Sep 8, 2013 at 7:42 am #2022927Advanced Tarp Camping Techniques for Inclement Conditions
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00150#.UiyI5xanqDY
Ditch Your Stakes: A Guide To Alternative Shelter Anchors
Decision-Making and the Lightweight Pack
Clothing and Sleep Systems for Mountain Hiking, 1st Edition (August 2002)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00036#.UiyKIRanqDY
Thermoregulation: An Overview of Heat Loss Mechanisms and Practical Guidelines for Staying Warm with Lightweight Gear
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00184.html#.UiyKcxanqDY
Winter Backpacking Comfort: Lightweight Gear and Techniques for Shelter, Clothing, and Sleep Systems
SuperUltraLight: Breaking the Five-Pound Barrier
https://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/00138.html#.UiyLyxanqDY
All three parts of this series Walking on Fire: A Light-Hiker's Guide to Wildfire Awareness, Survival, and Evasion (Part 1 of 3)
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/walking_fire_pt_one#.UiyMPBanqDY
Bear Bag Hanging Techniques
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bear_bag_hanging_technique#.UiyMpRanqDY
More where these came from.
Sep 8, 2013 at 11:11 am #2022976Sep 14, 2013 at 4:32 am #2024717Here are the threads of Richard Nisley's work on CLO and temperature ratings:
The best clothing combinations for backpacking or hiking?
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/9378/index.htmlA New Paradigm for Understanding Garment Warmth
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=18950Apr 8, 2016 at 10:01 am #3394768Bunch of good ones here.
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