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AT Nordic Ski Systems: Discovering the Best of Backcountry Nordic and Alpine Touring Systems Through Hybridization
deleted Yeah I'm moving west in 6 weeks. PCT this summer then probably grad school in Vancouver Dan, first off my experience is limited to the guides (and various older cross country...
Best baseplate compass
I am wanting to hone my skills using paper maps and compass for off trail travels. What would be a good baseplate compass to begin with or one that will stay with...
Please help me fit my pack
Derek, Great to hear from someone who has this pack. I did know the torso adjustment was a sliding scale, and I have all winter to play around with it. Your comment...
Best Cheap Gear of 2013
I thought it would be fun to list BPLers' favorite cheap gear of 2013. Let's face it, with a little research and a lot of money, it's relatively easy nowadays to piece...
New tent decision
I am trying to decide on a new tent to replace my 10 year old zues exo which has not been the best tent due to condenstion and vestibule design. I am...
Avalanche Safety for Backcountry Travelers
Companion forum thread to:Avalanche Safety for Backcountry Travelers here's another great avalanche class: http://donnersummitavalancheseminars.com/ Billy An excellent and timely article. Thanks Kevin. Great article! To the best of my knowlegde, there has...
Ultralight Hard Bottle?
This isn't a trial. I'm looking for the best alternative. The holy grail bottle is elusive. You guys are acting like me choosing a bottle that goes against one criteria I casually...
Help identify my puffy!
So I bought this "summit series" TNF puffy a few years back. Fell in love with the light weight and super cozy warmth. I just weighed it and it overloaded my scale...
What have you been finding at thrift stores?
Perhaps my best find came the other day: Goretex Marmot bibs for $4. Couldn't tell they had been used. $550 new! Other memorable mentions: -Lightly used Goretex Marmot one-piece alpine suit, $25....
MontBell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket Review
Companion forum thread to:MontBell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket Review I have the Selkirk UL jacket in a large , 6.8 oz. on my scale . Too bad the issue of 1000FP down...
Best Headlamp
"Hey Mark. Thanks for the descriptions of the various zebralights. I've been really looking into getting one for my primary headlamp. Zebralights naming system and product descriptions leave my head spinning a...
Weight of Nalgene "Ultralite" 1L (for Steripen folks)
Since I am a happy Steripen user, I've been wanting a lighter 1 liter wide-mouth bottle ...so I ordered one of the new "ultralites", and my kitchen scale says: Ultralight Nalgene -...
snake gaiters
If you are planning to be backpacking this summer and cant avoid traipsing through some heavy snake country, what is the best avenue for protection besides listening and being very mindful of...
Replacement for Glad Simply Cooking Microwaveable bags for FBC?
I discovered these a few years and was going to try some out this year. They weigh 7.98 g on my scale. But yesterday, I went hunting at several stores trying to...
Hard data on fuel efficiency of Sidewinder Caldera cone systems
As a regular cannister stove user, I keep trying to convince myself that cannister stoves are best for 2 person use (as I've done with my wife in the past). But I...
The begining of the rest of my life.
My idea is to be a nomad for the rest of my life learning about the old ways indigenous peoples lived off(with) the land, following those ways as best as possible both...
Titanium Windscreen Design
Will Reitveld, a contributor here on BPL, uses a digital thermometer and digital scale to calculate degrees/minute. His typical test protocol is 500 ml of water and 14 grams of fuel, with...
Tarp for car camping
Hi all, I know this is not a post about lightweight backpacking but I always get the best answers from the members here. I just got back from a 2 week rock...
SEKI 2013
I have a 2 week trip in SEKI planned for next year and not exactly sure the best strategy for food storage. My preference would be to carry all of our food...
"likely, the best backpacking sleeping bag in the world."
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Backpacking-Sleeping-Bag-Reviews/Katabatic-Gear-Palisade High praise for katabatic. I must say, i have to agree. It's a quilt. Yes Doug. You are correct. I still prefer a bag. I'm biased. Edit: Tried to better explain...
