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suggestions for the beginner
I'm trying to get a feel for a good all around backpack and collapsable trekking poles (one piece can't work for my situation). Any suggestions? I understand Jam2 is a good start....
New ultralight 1 person tents for 2009?
nm No, I'm definitely a 3-season camper. Outdoor activities in sub-freezing weather just aren't my thing - yet. :) Shane Here are a few more contenders : Coleman Falcon X, MSR Carbon...
MLD 2009 Prophet
I think I found the perfect pack...at least for me. My MLD 2009 Prophet showed up in the mail today and it is spectacular. This is my 5th back in just over...
Down booties – do you bring ’em?
I'm curious to hear from the crowd whether you carry them and if so, what are your favorites. My wife gets cold feet, and I want her to be comfortable on our...
My little baggie of important dinky stuff
DINKY STUFF (and such) FOR A WEEK: _____________________ 1. Aqua Mira Kit [re-packaged] / 1.8 oz 2. Platypus repair patches / 0.1 oz 3. hand sanitizer [re-packaged] / 0.7 oz 4. toothpaste...
Free Shipping @ BPL
Some more information on international shipping -- I've used Express Mail International service purchased online through the USPS website and it includes insurance on up to $100 value. The postal workers I've...
Starting Over
Has anyone ever told you people before that you are disgustingly generous? That's a complement :) Wow. The information, advice, even an invite to an upcoming backpacking trip - sick! Why didn't...
Heavy Weight Beginnings
My first backpacking trip was when I was 10 (and a half!). The packing list in the Scout handbook at that time was written by a true miscreant. It "suggested"/mandated that you...
Friends and nuts…
Hi, I'm searching for some tips about lightweight friends. I'm looking for the new BD camalots C4 with seems to be 20% lighter than the older ones. And represents one of the...
Flaxseed versus fish oil
We seemed to get very off-topic on a previous thread regarding the merits of flaxseed versus fish oil, so I've started a new thread. My opinion (now shared by many colleagues), is...
Starting with the Basics
This isn't a full gear list, I just want a few suggestions about my current selections so far. I'm not exactly aiming to be ultralight, more of a mix between ultralight and...
lightest Crampons On The Market
Folks any suggestions??? Do you need mountaineering crampons, or just something to help you keep traction on an icy trail? As Art said it really depends on what you need them for....
Emigrant Wilderness
4 Days & 42.7 Mile Loop August 15th-18th, 2008 Tom Harrision Map: Emigrant Wilderness Crabtree Trail Head at Grids 29-30 x 45-46 Temperatures: 80-70 degrees F Day, 55-45 degrees F Night In...
Newbie Gear List
As a child, I had gone camping with my folks for about 10 years (tent trailer every summer). On occasion I also did some packing with friends, but never really put much...
Cloudveil Enclosure Hooded Jacket
So what's the deal with this jacket? Everywhere I have looked states that it uses 200g/m2 (~7oz/yd2) Primaloft 1 and it weighs 21oz. By comparison, the Patagonia DAS is about 6oz more...
MSR Hyperflow Microfilter Review
Companion forum thread to:MSR Hyperflow Microfilter Review The outlet of the Hyperflow will fit into the opening in a Platypus bladder, which can make filling such bladders easier. However, my experience with...
MEC Merlin -3C bag
Does anyone have any experience with this bag? http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442624886&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302701483&bmUID=1224284479492 It's out of stock for a couple more months, but I'm thinking about it as a competitor to the Summerlite (Gasp, horror...heresy!!) It's...
making the transition, seeking help with gear
I am making the transition to ultralight gear. current gear: -arcteryx bora 80 pack -big agnes pitch pine + insulated air core pad -msr miniworks water filter -caldera cone setup w/1.3liter titanium...
Tent options for 3
I am new to here and the sport of backpacking yet I'm eager to go do it and with my family! We all are physically fit and in test runs can carry...
Caldera Cone for Brasslite 550?
I recently purchased a Brasslite 550 ti mug. It looks just like the Firelite 550 (handles w/lid) pot that is forever out of stock on BPL. The descriptions show same dimensions. After...
