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neoair + backpack as sleeping pad
I've been trying to decide which version of the new neoair I might buy, assuming I can pony up the many $$ required. Weights and lengths are: 47 inch / 9 oz...
MYOG Baffled Down Vest
Companion forum thread to:MYOG Baffled Down Vest G'Day Brad Top job. When i made my minima vest i added lycra edge binding on my arm holes and it works well. Just a...
allitude sickness
Just talked to the pharmasist where I work, who claims the drug diamox helps with allitude sickness. Has anyone had experiance with this drug for any length of time? He said you...
I thought I was finished with this finding a pack thing..
Well, when I first started getting gear back in decemeber, I was starting from scratch. I, even though all you BPL people told me not to, bought my pack first. You were...
My gear list
Just got around to actually weighing my gear and this is what I came up with for my summer gear list. It changes slightly depending on circumstance; for instance, when traveling in...
backpack, external or internal frame?
Jed, Agreed on how good REI's attitude is. As to what should be, how about: * REI is responsible for, and stands unconditionally behind, its actions and the products it sells. If...
New Tarptents
He is on holidays overseas I believe.But I miss him Franco Passed... Now that nobody is going to read this I find that I missed the opportunity because Ben had indeed passed......
pack suggestions
Hello, Taking on backpacking this year, Plan on some weekend camping,hiking. I puchased the following so far MSR Hubba HP tent, thermarest prolite reg mat, msr pocket rocket w/titan kettle. I understand...
shipping costs
Aren't there any shipping options cheaper than 10.98 for a $24 book. Seems pretty high to me. Ironically it is a very heavy book ; ) Of course if it's UNDER 70lb,...
Container for alcohol
I used my supercat alcohol stove last weekend and it worked out great. But the 8 ounce flip top bottle I used leaked. I need to carry about 16 ounces on a...
Golite Ion how do you fit it all in
I consider myself fairly knowlegeable when it comes to UL backpacking but the long skinny profile of my Ion has me miffed. I just got back from a 10 day business trip...
Kindle 2.0 is out…almost
http://www.amazon.com/ Search for Kindle At 10.2 ounces, it seems even better. Someone please buy one and report. For those, like me, who don't know WTF this is and don't want to click...
wooden kayaks
Anyone know where to read up on making wooden kayaks or have anything to say about them? Look here to get started. Plug in "stripper kayak" to Google and you'll find this...
Base Weight
BackpackingLighters, What items in your pack do you include as your "base weight"? I have always considered it to include everything that is NOT food and water. I see people talking about...
brief survey of USGS Topo mapping GPS units
There has been considerable discussion at BPL over the use of GPS units and desktop mapping software. I've done a fair bit of research on this topic lately and wanted to share...
Cumulus Quantum Models – Pretty Impressive On Paper
I can't find any real info on this forum about the Cumulus Quantum range of bags.Cumulus Down Bag Info. Here are the bag features. On paper these bags seem incredible, and I...
Spring Bay Area trip
Would anyone be interested in a spring flowers Bay Area backpacking trip, scheduled to avoid conflicting with the Rancheria trip. It would seem to me that the scheduling criteria are: * Avoiding...
GoLite 2009 Jam2 changes
Recent postings have speculated on the 2009 changes to the GoLite Jam2. Based on a side-by-side comparison of a new 2009 Jam2 to the original Jam2, the changes include: -- Added spacer...
SUL 3 season gear list
Since spring is approaching (slowly) I have been researching some new teqniques that will enable me to go SUL (with a cooking system!), spring to fall.view gear list There are a lot...
BPLers GGG: Point Reyes, CA
BPLers Gathering of Gear Geeks: Point Reyes, California January 24th & 25th 2009 Palomarin Trailhead 5.5 miles to Wild Cat Camp sites 1AB at Wild Cat Beach Wild Cat Beach & Alamere...
