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Ricoh GR ii
<p style="text-align: left;">Recently got this is as a new camera for backpacking due to its high image quality and being extremely lightweight. Â Has anyone used it extensively and what are your feelings...
MYOG Active Apex Vest version 2.0, at a whopping 2.8 oz.
I didn't use a pattern for this vest, half sort of eyeballed/half traced a fleece vest i had (wasn't the best idea to use that). It was a bit more complicated since...
Sub 1oz SUL Essentials - Flashlight, Knife, Wipes
Yikes. Good reminder! Re: bidets - the hygienna design does look nice, but for what they are both that and the culoclean look overbuilt. I realized I can do the same thing...
Your subjective comfort score for sleeping pads, 1-10
Read a thread recently where the Xlite is debated, and got me thinking about how I like mine--which then got me thinking about comfort in general for sleeping pads. So I'm curious...
MontBell U.L.Comfort System Pads?
Anybody have experience with the MontBell inflatable pads vs BMW TorsoLites? I know Miguel Arboleda bought a MontBell pad one a while back. Any others? Any leakage problems? I'm looking for an...
Early Spring AT Gear list
Here is my gear list for a Spring Trip which I will be taking on the A.T. for three days. Just wondering if anybody has any additions or subtractions that I should...
Exped UL 7 Mw?
Has anyone recently bought an Exped UL 7 Mw pad? If so, does it deliver better comfort than the 20" wide version? I'm thinking of springing for one with my dividend, and...
New England-area GTG #2: Winter Wonderland
Steve I have been thinking about it and I think I will try and rock my Gossamer Gear TarpTent. I have never used it in the snow before but it sets up...
The Bugforce Scale
Those who are sailors will be acquainted with the Beaufort Scale, which is used to grade the force of winds at sea. A force ten gale is something fierce, and the scale...
Planning Complex Backpacking Trips: Best Practices
Companion forum thread to: Planning Complex Backpacking Trips: Best PracticesBest practices when trip planning includes: booking transportation, gear selection and packing tips for complex backpacking trips. It gets way easier. So much...
Best UL rope for food hanging/multi-purpose?
Currently looking for the best UL rope for PCT method bear hanging. What is everyone using here? None would be called "rope" Thin spectra cord, from 0.5mm to 2mm, depending on your...
What scale should I buy
I am looking to cut my pack weight. Anyone out there have a suggestion on what reasonably priced scale (that weighs in ounces)I should consider? Thanks, John less than $10 from ebay...
What is the Best TOPO mapping program to get?
Hey all Looking to get TOPO mapping program for Christmas this year. I know Natgeo has one and have also seen one from Delorme. What is the best one? I don't have...
What's the Best Gas Stove?
I haven't done a post on my blog for a while, but I thought I'd address a perennial question: What's the best gas stove? In this post, I take a brief look...
Best backcountry meal ever?
I think this is pretty tough to beat for the best backcountry meal ever. I do FBC 99% of the time, and eat well, but last weekend I was going into RMNP...
Calibrating a new digital scale
Many BPL people use a small digital scale to weigh their new equipment items. Many such scales have an auto-zero feature upon startup. However, to determine the linearity of a new scale,...
Single best piece of advice ever given? What’s yours?
Time to ring in the new year with some good advice. Anyone care to offer up for inspiration, awe and possibly criticism the best piece of advice ever given you? I will...
Best Practices for Cool Damp Weather Dressing
My Waterloo for backpacking seems to be cool damp (i.e foggy, misty windy temps in the 40-50 df range). I'm trying to configure the best combination of layers to deal with these...
Best Lightweight Bivy to Protect a Down Bag
It appears this is the best place to ask this question. I have just made my first leap into down bags for the world I play in, which to many is very...
Best camera for backpacking and packrafting?
Which camera, the Olympus 790 or the Pentax Optio WP30 is best for backpacking and packrafting? I have no experiance with the Pentax, but I have been happy with my Olympus 720SW....
