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WInter multi-day trip Mt. Rogers
CLICK HERE FOR PDF GEAR LIST A friend and I plan on hiking 17 miles through the Mt. Rogers/Grayson Highlands area the 29-31st. We will do about 5 mi the first day,...
Lighten Your Heaviest Gear: You!
I'd be interested in research that shows that "exercise contributes little or nothing to weight loss." I would tend to agree that exercise, BY ITSELF, OFTEN contributes little or nothing to weight...
Every I need for backpacking I can get at Walmart…
I'm not trying to promote Walmart but it is amazing how many cheap pieces of gear you can buy at Walmart. Off the top of my head: 1. Blue foam mat 20"...
Pak-Rifle Review
The photo shows the young man shooting at the water bottle on top of a stump. I've done stuff like this myself. What is not clear from the photo is if there's...
Panasonic Lumix LX3 Digital Camera
Companion forum thread to:Panasonic Lumix LX3 Digital Camera I've been using an LX-3 since late last year and am really happy with its performance. I agree that its low light performance starts...
Weirdos in tents?
So who here (besides Franco) is the neighborhood weirdo in a tent? I say that because I set mine up in the front yard, since I don't trust my dogs in the...
Solo Tarps and Gear
Although I enjoy my 10-pound pack as I soar ahead of my troop lugging their 30-pounders, my dad has talked down to my use of solo tarps and individual cooking. He says...
Buying gear in “sets”.
I've seemed to develop a habit of buying whole sets of new gear. And, it's just too much. I've got my set that I bought for the PCT (3 pound pack, two...
Skyline Trail – PCT – Jo Pond Loop
My college age son is now into backpacking. I always send him a summary of my trips. Here is what I did for Memorial Day weekend. Trip Description: · 3 day loop...
Skyline Trail – PCT – Jo Pond Loop
My college age son is now into backpacking. I always send him a summary of my trips. Here is what I did for Memorial Day weekend. Trip Description: · 3 day loop...
Pliers, scissors, locking blade
I like tools. Not the kind I make latte's for all week at my day job, but the kind men use. Real manly men. I find all I really need in the...
Quilt Advice
My latest quilt was constructed of a Ray Jardine kit.I originally was going to do the draftstopper/gorget but I decided against it in the end (which prompted the question from my wife,...
Torso-sized Air-mattress proposal
I have a proposal/challenge: Who: Anyone who thinks they have the ability and may be interested in a plush, torso-sized (~35") air-mattress. Why: Because no one makes one that I am aware...
Cuben Stuffsack – Bonded
here is a photo of the test rig here is a closeup. The test piece is a control it is not glued it is 3" x 1" with the edges folded to...
I have a problem….
I just got back from MEC and spent $47 to save 8 oz. Is this normal? That sounds about right. 8 oz is quite a bit of wieght, considering people pay a...
Water bottles for boiling
Throw this one out there, has anyone tried boiling water using a stainless steel water bottle? Usually carry a water bottle attached to shoulder strap and now experimenting with minimal gear set...
Benchmade vs. Mora
I'm almost afraid to ask as it seems that sharp things are a VERY personal choice but for those who have experience, what are the pros and cons between a Benchmade vs....
Lightweight headwear systems
I haven't seen any articles on BPL regarding this topic. I want to develop a versatile headwear system that can accomodate a variety of temperatures, down to the 20s at least. I...
Stove choices
I have been invited to hike the Wind River Range come August. I currently own several alcohol stoves (no Caldera cone), a Dragonfly and Whisperlite. I prefer cooking with alcohol and have...
The Little things
I'm looking for ideas to lighten up the collection of small things in my pack which still somehow add up to 16 ounces or so: Extra line, 30’ 170 lb. test Z-line;...
