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Ultralight business travel?
How does your ultralight mindset bleed over into business or other travel by air? I'm finding that the really cool all leather Dopp kit is just too heavy-I've gone to a ziplock...
Basic questions on Thru Hiking
This may be a stupid question, so I apologize in advance if it is. At the end of a thru-hike it is likely that we are going to be dirty, smelly, and...
carry-on backpack
I'm looking to get my first pack for light/ultralight backpacking. I also would like to use it for when I travel by plane. I'm sick of paying $50 for an airline to...
Ultralight pack suitable for international travel
Howdy all; I'm new here (hopefully that won't be too irritatingly obvious). I have a question for y'all: are there any good ultralight backpacks that are, as the subject line says, suitable...
Backpack for Air Travel?
Long story short, I've had the 1st gen Osprey Atmos 50 for about 4 years now and have used it from a weekend trip for the Boston Marathon and yearly two-week long...
Sub 1 kg carry-on bag (not backpacking)
Dear forum members, I did an extensive search for my question, but haven't found anything in the fora, so decided to make a thread. I currently use a Red Oxx Air Boss...
Down the Evazote rabbit hole and other load hauler pack questions
Here’s a quick SketchUp mockup of what I was planning earlier. Let me know what you guys think. Certainly because of the hanging belt you have to have a much taller frame....
MYOG do-everything daypack brainstorm
New project, brainstorming out loud here. Comments welcome Project: Do-everything Daypack Why? - I have a neck injury. Good shoulder fit and weight transfer makes hiking more comfortable - Seems fun -...
Searching A New Backpack for Heavyweight Carrying
Hi, I'm looking after a good backpack for carrying 20-25kg. I'm travelling in the desert, where you have to carry 8 liters of water for each day (usually it's a two days...
Bug Out Bag / Prepper Setup / Survival-based UL kit and philosophy
Ben, now why would I shoot someone carrying a bottle of bourbon? :) Probably give ya a place to crash for the night and send ya on yer way with a pack...
How Do You Pack Different When Traveling?
There's hiking... and then there's traveling (e.g. hotels, hostels, homestays, etc.). I was a traveler before I became a hiker. But a lot of what I learned here at BPL and elsewhere,...
non-collapsible trekking poles
I have a huge stand of black bamboo (Phylostachys nigra) on my farm and I've been making very nice walking sticks for people with it. I use the sticks myself on my...
Sub 1 kg carry-on bag (not backpacking)
Happen to have a link to the Kickstarter? And @David: I've tried using hiking backpacks for travel before and they've always come up a bit short - too difficult to access things...
Three Sisters Wilderness
I completed my 4 day hike in the Three Sisters Wilderness in Oregon's Cascades, but didn't make it all of the way around the loop due to logistical issues. I did ~46.5...
What is everyone using for Trekking Poles?
I'm looking for some new trekking poles. My current ones are REI Traverse anti-shock adjustables. The adjustables are great to use with my TT Contrail. Any suggestions? I use the Leki Super...
HyperD Fabric - Anyone used it?
Hey guys, First post here. I'm from Singapore and am interested in making light backpacks for hiking and travel. Pretty sure I'll be in good hands here. Was looking at a light,...
France for 10 days- question about packing
So I'm headed across the pond between July 9-19th. I know this isnt a 'travel' forum, but the folks here are some of the most knowledgeable online regarding gear/backpacking. After a few...
Packaging packs for air travel
For those who have flown before with backpacks as checked baggage how did you set the pack up. Did you put it in a large duffel or wrap it in a large...
Custom Dyneema Backpack?
I'm trying to extend my ultralight hiking to airplane travel where I take everything I need for one week in a carry on backpack. The problem that I'm running into is that...
Airline Carry-on Travel Options for thru hikes
Great forum! Hi Everyone, Looking at my first thru hike which involves an Airline travel. Checked luggage( $30 each way) verses free carry on with my Arc-Haul backpack. My thru hike will...
