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Bash my gear (constructively please)
This is my current pack (doesn't include food/water or anything worn and my trekking poles). This also doesn't include camera gear (about 5 lbs worth currently). I basically want to cut more...
FireLite 500 Specs in Error
Reading Bill123's earlier post about an error in pot capacity (BPL Product Support branch), it should be noted that pretty much all the specs shown on the product webpage are wrong! Methinks...
Alcohol stoves
Well I've decided to take the plunge and start using an alcohol stove in order to lighten up my pack weight. I will primarily use the stove for weekend trips between 2-3...
Gram Weenie stove
Greg, Don't feel too bad about the article thing. I floated around here for more than a year before deciding to become a member, which I did for 2 reasons. 1. I...
Chart Comparing Titanium Pots
So I made this chart up the other day, because I couldn't find any comparison like this when I was looking. Thought others might find it useful/interesting... That's a very useful post....
$20 titanium pot/mug
Looks like a good deal. http://www.brasslite.com/OrderForms/cookwareOrder.html They have deals on the Brasslite stoves too :) i ordered one. figured its time to step up from the boy scout mess kit aluminum pot....
[pics]Summer mountaineering gear list
I'm planning a 3 day peak bagging trip this weekend; I hesitate to call it mountaineering, but I'll use that word with a humble, small "m". The peak is Yarigatake, 5th highest...
SealSkinz
Anyone try these for hiking? Seems like they might be great for wet conditions or people with sweaty feet. My brother gets heal blisters and it's tough to get tape to stick...
Unmentionables-weight?
I'll mention the items I hike with that get laughs. Only when I hike or walk in snow boots do I favor using very old fashioned men's garter sock straps to keep...
SUL and UL: Seeking Converts
I plead guilty to being one of those on the "decision continuum," mentioned above. I am by no means SUL, but am working my way toward UL - depending, I suppose, on...
Trekking pole newbie questions what makes 1 better than another, solid/adjustable,why? Recommendations
Thanks for the help. Looking to buy a set of trekking poles but have never used a set and am completely clueless about them. Couldn't find much in the past if anyone...
Rain jackets and rain pants
I need some help choosing a rain jacket and rain pants. I am pretty sure I want to buy the Golite Virga jacket because it is lightweight and inexpensive. Has anyone used...
MLD Delays
I remember when the plans for the new MLD were first announced how excited I was that there was a plan to not only launch a new e-commerce website, but to also...
ULA Ohm
Skeptical, I loaded up this 18 oz beauty. Hammock, over- and underquilts, tarp, bushbuddy and pot, etc + 4 days food made it in! The extension collar accomodated the other 2 days...
Ultra Light High Comfort Mattress Pads
On my 9 day hike last year I did not get as good a sleep as I would like. The problem with a 4' sleeping pad is that to be comfortable, your...
cost efficient gear
I've searched for information on this subject in many places, and I hope I have not overlooked the resources here, but are there any specific suggestions of gear that is a lot...
Great UL Talk in Japan
Yesterday I had the opportunity to head into Tokyo (my home computer hard drive died...) and spend some time over at O.D Box, the outdoor store which promotes UL in Japan more...
DIY BB aka Gasified Wood Stove
Originally built the Mark's Pennywood wood stove and was pleased with it's performance. However the more I read about the secondary combustion concept the more I became interested in the BushBuddy design....
MontBell Versalite 20
This is a no-thrills but well-constructed frameless day pack. You can see photo and specs here. You can also see BPL's spotlight review here. The pack weighs 12 oz. on my digital...
Quilt Question(s)
I've started a quilt and am getting ready to sew the baffles and have a question. Should I hem up the ends of the no-seeum and then sew them in or just...
