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Camera Selection Basics for the Lightweight Backpacker
Companion forum thread to: Camera Selection Basics for the Lightweight Backpacker The selection of compact film P&S cameras is dwindling to near nothingness from a great selection of great cameras just a...
ULA Conduit
I already own and have used ULAs P1 but wanted something that dropped from the +50 litre to around +30 litre size - very few light weight pack slotted into this area....
Golite Lair
Hello all, I am new to ultralight backpacking, and have a question regarding the Golite Lair. It seems short. For someone who is using a 'long' bag or bivy, it appears that...
1lb Survival/First Aid kit for scrutiny
Here are the contents of my 1lbs super survival/utility/first aid kits: The battle between ultralight and ultrapreparedness: First Aid Kit BSI: Laerdal CPR 1 way barrier 2pr Nitrile/Vinyl gloves Bandaids/Antiseptic: 9 Nexcare...
Solo or No Go
That is a great (and really funny) story. Isn't it funny how the guy just assumed that your Aqua Mira water treatment was somehow 'too risky'. Would he have said the same...
Making conversion waterproof pants
I'm wondering if anyone else out there has done this and has some advice. My goal is to basicaly turn a pair of waterproof pants into a converstion pants/shorts. I'm looking at...
Tell me about Backpacks
So I'm new to UL (and new to Backpacking)... my philosophy so far is to slowly integrate UL techniques into standard backpacking so I can build up a base knowledge first. With...
Backpacking Light Print vs. Online Magazines: Vision for 2006 and Beyond
Companion thread to:Backpacking Light Print vs. Online Magazines: Vision for 2006 and Beyond Thanks for the article. I didn't realize that there was an ongoing debate about the online vs. print BPL...
Does a bear crap in the woods?
Today's article states: I am always surprised when I see my camping peers walk into the woods for their privacy time, and they bring along their toilet paper. Good grief, what kind...
Are poles effective and PP poles more so?
This is a site known for facts and not dogma or simply opinions. So, with an open but skeptical mind, can any of you with science backgrounds tell us if hiking poles...
good topo software for macintosh
Any suggestions for good topo software to be used on a mac for printing out maps as well as gps routes? There are many reviews online for the national geos on mac...
TNF Solo 12
Has anyone had any experience with this tent? I'm pretty skeptical about the manufacturer's claims of "excellent" venting, but if the vents actually work it would be a nice alternative to, say,...
Help me decide on sleep bags: NF Beeline 900 or WM Caribou
Looking for light down bag, and with my member coupon I can get the Beeline http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47985196 rated at 30 degrees for about $220 or the WM Caribou http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=Products&page=Sleeping%20Bags&cat=Microfiber%20Series&viewpost=2&ContentId=23 for about $230 locally...
UL Eye for the Overburdened Guy
Good afternoon. I have been lurking on this site for about a year. After a really bad trip on a simple overnighter (caused mostly by poor decisions on my part), I have...
Tale of Two Alphamid’s ~ MYOG ~ U-L & SUL
Nice model! Did you already have that made?-- if not, wow, that was incredibly quick! OK-- So I did some math on the basis of the Golite given measurements. Really had to...
How waterproof are your Gore-Tex boots/shoes?
Hi all. I am doing a project on "Lightweight Footwear Systems for Snow Travel", to be published here at BPL in early 2007. My question for you is: are so-called WP/B hiking...
7.5oz BMW floorless tent?
According to this page[owareusa.com], there's a prototype in the works... Maybe something to compete with the SpinnShelter? Or is that too obvious? -Mark nice find... If I had to guess, maybe an...
LuxuryLite Extreme-Lite Cot (16 oz… 11 oz packed)
Hey all, I've always wanted one of those LuxutyLite cots... but the weight always turned me off. The originals were 26 oz... too much for an ultralighter. But I don't sleep great...
Texas Backpacking?
My wife has recently been pushing to move from So. California to Dallas or Austin Texas in search of more affordable housing...I am hesitant because my impression is that there really isn't...
Diet for High Mileage Long Hikes
Soliciting some thoughts for a diet for a high mileage, long distance hike. Beyond the normal AT hike, which seems to rely heavily on gorging at town stops. This ... theoretical ......
