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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...
1.5" Knife: 35 grams, $0.95
Picking up a VGA cable at Frys last night I noticed they were selling a nice little lightweight knife for $0.95. http://www.frys.com/product/6533023?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG also in blue: http://www.frys.com/product/6533003?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG Weighs 35 grams on my scale...
Affordable 9oz trail trail runners
Saw these at my local Target store....$29.00 Champion C9.... Pretty comfortable....tread isnt the best but its thick....i figure for $30 bucks they will be just fine...oh 18oz a pair... If anyone is...
Solo-Plus Tent State of the Market Report
I expect to, but haven't yet. The pay scale is published somewhere, and as any of the reviewers can tell you, it's pretty meager. I bought my Life membership before I volunteered...
Klymit Kinetic Vest is pretty nice!
I just ordered one of these Klymit vests on Friday, and it came today. I got the "Kamelion" because it was the one that I found the best discount price on in...
Zelph's Fosters Pot and a MYOG Fancee Feest
Newton, I will not try to claim that this is the very best solution. However, there are some tiny plastic caps that might serve as your dose caps. They may not be...
Intresting UL wind pants from dance world
I assume a standard dwr will work. I assumed DWR, but wondered if anyone had suggestions for which one works best with previously untreated garments. Has everyone who has ordered these used...
Android Phone at Best Buy: $30 activation not needed
I know this isnt for everyone, but thought I would post it in case someone wants to tinker or use it for gps tracking/mp3 player/ebook reader http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-8528485711643465269&id=pcat17071&type=page&st=zte+score&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960 This is a great little...
CT 2012 Gear List (Revised)
It's in my profile. (All weights are from my scale instead of websites). Things that have changed: Lighter camera. Trimmed my Pinnacle. Changed my sleeping bag. My knife is actually lighter than...
