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BPLRank v0.1
BPLRank v0.2 was installed today. This is beta. Please read this thread before posting here so you understand the history of BPLRank. The last rank was next to meaningless and quite contrived...
Make Your Own Gear: 5 Yards to SUL, Part 3 – Tarp
Hi Lance, Do you still have the "spread sheet for computing catenary curves" that you posted in the forum back in December, 2006? If you do, could you please email it to...
Schrade (Taylor) SP-2 Folding 3" lightweight pocket knife
The Schrade SP-2 Raider Lightweight Locbac folding pocket knife is my always take with me tool. (This was a 5 rated product until I discovered it is no longer made with serrations...
Prolite 3S vs POE Max Compact
I'm rethinking my prolite 3S pad based upon Ken Knight's favorite gear choice of the Pacific Outdoor Equipment Max Compact 3/4 Sleeping Pad. They have almost the identical length and width and...
Ceramic knife lightest per inch?
Is a ceramic knife the lightest per inch while maintaining some utility? I have a Gerber Ultralight LST on order, but for a longer blade suitable for "extreme picnicking" I chose this...
Going Wool? share your knowledge
Hey Reid, You stated that: "Truth be told, and I want to be honest with you. Although the Tioga and Shak Hoody are great tops and we've developed a group of hard-core...
Winter Expedition Race Gear List
Here is the first iteration of my gear list for the Arrowhead 135 race that I will be running (on foot) in February from International Falls to Tower, MN on the Arrowhead...
MYOG Materials
Ummm, I've got to ask my favorite blunt question "What problem are we solving here?" re: Small quantities of hydrophobe thread 1) Sure, 6000yds is a life time supply for almost every...
is a bivy neccessary
i sleep under a glite cave 1 in a mountain hardwear phantom sleeping bag. i typically use my poncho as a ground cloth, and the sleeping bag has a microfiber fabric, but...
Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo
Kind of heavy, but worth every ounce. Inflates with 11 big breaths, but gives you a great nights rest. No more waking up because your hip hurts, only to roll over and...
Cold Weather Active Wear Headwear
I'm looking at my headwear situation right now and trying to figure out what would be a good choice of headwear for the 30-50 degree weather range for hiking. I have the...
Petzl Tikka Plus or Princeton Tec Quad?
Has anyone tested the Petzl Tikka Plus side by side with the Princeton Tec Quad? - Which is brighter? - Which lasts longer on low, medium and high light? - Which has...
moving day
I am not sure if this is the right forum for this thread, but oh well. I am a college student currently living at home. I am planning to move out in...
Looking for a UL Down Jacket
I'm looking for a full-zip, UL down jacket with hand pockets that -- together with a windproof shell jacket -- will keep an average guy warm to 30F when at rest. MontBell...
Big Sky shelters — who has ordered? who got their’s?
Good luck with that. The good news is that tents are actually shipping now. FWIW, here's my order timeline: 2/2/06- placed order for Evolution 2P2V, originallly march/april ship date was plenty of...
What’s Everyone using for a Sleeping Bag PAD. Z-lite etc.
I am trying to figure out what to do about a sleeping bag pad. I presently have a Therma Rest 4 weighing in at 2lbs. 1 oz. I can't have a pad...
Scientist Recognized for Inventing White LED’s
A Japanese scientist was awarded for inventing white, blue and green LED's. In the article, the scientist remarked that: "This is not just a source of light that makes enormous energy savings...
Pacerpole 2-Section Trekking Pole REVIEW
Roger, briefly skimmed the article. good article, IMO. Here's some observations from one who likes to be as techical as the next guy: 1) the article concerns itself with only one aspect...
Poncho/Tarp my DOWN Bag
I am thinking pretty seriously about purchasing a Golite poncho/tarp to replace my tarptent. I am wondering if anyone has any information on how wet my down bag (mountain hardwear phantom 32)...
7 ounce Polarguard-Delta Quilt
Bill, Maybe you should call this your "skin-out-weight-only" hike instead of crazy light. Since you'll be waring most or all your gear all you need is add some pocket for some misc....
