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Ultralight knives and multi tools?
I'm doing some research on ultralight knives and multi tools. The options are endless, so I'm looking for some feeback: how much weight do you or would you invest in a multi-tool...
solo winter tent
I'm looking for a good solo winter tent/shelter (preferably free-standing). My stomping grounds include PA/NJ AT up to the Daks and White Mnts so I would like something that handles cold rainy...
critter cans?
I live in Massachusetts, and as I understand it, there is no need for a true bear canister here. I will of course have to double check that depending on where I...
Water Concerns in Ultralight
I've shaved my base pack weight down to 9.54lbs, something I'm very proud of...but one heavy device stands out. My one pound MSR Miniworks EX. Maybe its lack of use, but I'm...
Pro Lite Gear customer service
Awesome customer service. I am becoming extremely leary of businesses that don't have a way to contact them by phone. Why hide? I called in a order for a cookpot and it...
ULA Amp
I have taken this pack out only once last weekend, so this review is preliminary and could change. The construction of the pack is flawless, and came in very close to Brian's...
Garmin Foretrex 101
I can't get a straight answer from Garmin, so I will try here. The Foretrex 101 is a light small GPS, but will it give me what I want? All my hiking...
Techniques for working with down?
I'm not sure how well this has been addressed here, but nothing stood out when I searched the forums. I just finished making a HUGE baffle-construction duvet for my bed. It has...
Black Diamond Giz-mo' is really a Giz-less
After "playing with" the new BD Wiz, marketed as a kid's headlamp for "budding alpinists" (BD's own words), i was expecting more from its larger sibling, the Gizmo. Gizmo has three 5mm...
Outdoor Research Ion at REI Outlet
I just noticed the OR Ion pullover windshirt (3.5 oz) for sale at reioutlet.com for $50. 20% off one outlet item with code outlet27 Hi Scott and Frank, Thanks for the heads...
Passports
Do you also oppose DNA analysis, fingerprint comparisons, and the use of other physical characteristics to aid in identifying persons who committed crimes, and exculpating persons who are innocent? Or is your...
PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop)
These are a real find. I was waiting for the BPL Gear Shop to get them back in stock and am glad I waited. My partner got a pair of gloves from...
Jam2 pictures and details
EDIT: I wanted to add these also, but was having some technical problems I was very excited to recieve my jam2 today. I was very pleased with its size, weight, construction, and...
Marmot Essence
I purchased a Marmot Essence rain jacket a few months ago and have now had it in a significant number of situations to feel comfortable to give it a review. Construction of...
MSR Hubba
MSR -Hubba http://www.msrcorp.com/tents/hubba.asp Weight: 1.6kg Fits one person. In benign and bugfree conditions it can be used with the fly and poles alone to create a tarp-cave. On sandy or soggy ground,...
Backpacking Light Firelite SUL-500 Cookpot
Since so many people have been disappointed by the fit of the lid, I guess I must have just gotten lucky. Mine fits perfectly: not so tight that I can’t remove it...
Lite insulation layer
I have completed making my gear and 95% of the pack-list for an Un-resupplied attempt of the JMT in the summer. I want everything that will stay in the pack most of...
Backpacking Light MiniDrop 0.35-oz Dropper Bottles (7 pack)
"An assortment of seven 0.35-oz fluid capacity mini-dropper bottles with different colored caps for easy identification..." BPL Gear Shop, see webpage at: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/dropper_bottle_assorted.html As described at the Gear Shop web page you...
Why go fast? Why go slow?
Some thoughts on going fast and slow, inspired by Matt Colon's lament of speed-focused backpacking in the BPL print mag. OK, readers, why do you go fast, or slow? A quote from...
Antigravity Gear Pot Feedback
I'm in the market for a new pot. I've read a few reviews but for the most part, they lack detail. I guess what I'm after is whether the pots are durable...
