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Lightweight Trekking Poles: Gear Guide
You have a technical error in this review - Force is NOT measured in lb-ft. lb-ft is a unit of torque NOT force. If the expectation of the article is to inform...
Sleeping: high R sleeping bag vs puffy coat/pants/summer quilt
Hello, I am looking for advice as I am gearing up to build a new sleeping quilt. My current climashield 5 oz quilt with drawstring footbox and 2.5oz jacket are great, but...
Massdrop Announces Dan Durston X Mid Tent: 2 People, 2 hiking poles, 28 oz, $199
Hi Roman, I looked at the tear strength spec back when we were selecting the material but that was over a year ago. I don't seem to have it on hand anymore,...
Taking a -20 F. down bag to -40 F?
Last year I got a new LL Beam -20 F. 750 fill goose down bag. At -10 it was fine. But it got me to remembering earlier winter trips with +20 F....
A strategy for older people for thru-hiking?
My husband just retired. Â So now we have the time. Â I am 67, he is about to turn 62. Â He has had some back issues (3 successful surgeries) but we deal with...
Who carries crew gear?
The crew leader and I worked with a plan that would divide out all the gear pretty evenly among everybody, scouts and adults included. We're a small-ish crew (6 scouts, 3 adults),...
Worried about my hiking speed
First off, let me just say thank everyone that helped me out in a thread a couple of months ago after my first trip. I upgraded two big pieces of gear so...
Katadyn befree aftermarket bottle question
Been searching here and elsewhere, and can't seem to find whether there's a hard(ish) bottle that the befree works with. Looking for appx a 20oz bottle to carry handheld with the befree...
HMG 4400 or Seek Outside?
Hi. Long time reader. New member. I need a new pack for 2+ weeks unsupported. My base weight is 6 kg and food/fuel for one week is 6 kg so two weeks...
Stories of your high mileage musings...
Lately I've been reading and watching a lot of John Zahorian, Andy Bentz, Jupiter, and other folks who do high mileage per day. And I know there are lots of BPLers who...
Backcountry skiing. NNNBC bindings on wider skis? What would you do?
I know very little about skiing and actually ski less well than that! To the point: I have the three sets of skis in the photo. The bottom Fischer is the ski...
Bay Area GGG is a Go!
"Since Tony Wong can’t make it this year, do we have volunteer(s) to be the “official” photographer and trip report writer?" Then again it would be nice not to have a camera...
Packrafting/Ski touring gear
(x-posting from Gear Lists): Hi guys, I am travelling in Scandinavia and am planning a ski/packraft/hike solo traverse of Lofoten, down to Kebnekaise, and along the Torne river. This will take around...
Polartec Alpha?
Last winter I had the impression there was a lot of buzz around Polartec Alpha, because it was described as a good compromise of insulation/breathability for below freezing conditions. Â Just last night...
Anyone interested in making a Cuben chair cover?
Anyone good with Cuben and want to make a couple bucks? Â I have a Helinox Ground Chair... total weight from manufacturer = 681g... cuben stuff sack and carbon poles brings it to...
Dog sleeping bag or wrap?
I'm planning on making either a sleeping bag or a wrap for my girlfriend's dog before we hike a section of the CDT in July. Â I'm still working on the details so...
How to Make a Lightweight Fuel Dispenser for Alcohol Stoves (the Snuffle Flask)
Companion forum thread to: How to Make a Lightweight Fuel Dispenser for Alcohol Stoves (the Snuffle Flask)The Snuffle Flask is a lightweight fuel dispenser that works with any alcohol stove. Learn how...
Miss the old BPL? What article content would you like to see?
I agree these are great. I take a night off and I have a dozen emails of excellent ideas! From what I gather reader priorities I can help with are (not necessarily...
REI almost hits it out of the park with the Screeline Plaid button up shirt
Hi Chad, For your area of the country, i most prefer linen-cotton blends of about half and half. Â But 100% cotton is fine too. Humidity or lack of, as well as temperature,...
get collapsible trekking poles?
Agree that it's surprising how cheaply good poles can be purchased.  Re: component prices, those GG grips are pretty much the gold standard. I've never used the CostCo poles, but have a hard...
