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Winter tents - unsupported fabric span between poles in tunnel tents
Roger, as you do not make/sell tents anymore, would you consider making a set of extensive instructions (maybe as a nice PDF?) that one could buy for a DIY project? I’d buy...
Winter tents - unsupported fabric span between poles in tunnel tents
regarding the distance between poles in tunnel tents - roger caffins recommendations point toward 1m as an ideal distance for maximum unsupported fabric span for a winter tunnel tent. I inherited an...
ZEN BACKPACKS is open and ready to minimalize your gear kit!
Hello BPL members! I just opened Zen Backpacks, a cottage gear company dedicated to helping hikers explore the world of minimalist backpacking. To kick things off, I invite you to visit my...
DIY Skirted pot query
Having been unable to find an UL unit I am going to make my own using titanium foil as the skirt. Main or only use will be melting snow for drinking and...
Modified Kovea Syder for confined pot supports
Thank you Jon. I'm in the process of exploring and sharing information. Canister stoves are new to my never ending search for a new efficient cooking system. My Toaks 1300ml pot is...
Seek Outside Flight Pack [was Upcoming light packs from SO]
Dan and others We do on occasion see a delam or bubbles but it is rare. It has happened in all of variants but has been rare. DP has been good about...
Seek Outside Flight Pack [was Upcoming light packs from SO]
The Seek Outside team is working on some new ultralight (lightweight) packs that will be close to the 2lb range and be rated up to 50lbs.  The prototypes are made out some...
Which Are the "Cold" Campsites?
We're trek planning and obviously that affects gear planning. I'm debating between taking my 20 degree Zpacks bag (purchased on the Gear Swap here) or my 40 degree EE Enigma. This also...
Sun and Sun-Screen Info
https://www.outsideonline.com/2380751/sunscreen-sun-exposure-skin-cancer-science?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WYM-01102019&utm_content=WYM-01102019+CID_c215471be1e87b2c2451412d501627fd&utm_source=campaignmonitor%20outsidemagazine&utm_term=How%20did%20we%20get%20it%20so%20wrong Like most things, avoid excess. Too much of a good thing applies. Emphasis on good thing. It's compelling evidence.  The Swedish study is here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/joim.12496 It's a huge study - almost...
What's Up With Trekking Skis
Just read about trekking skis, anyone know about them? They appear to be a hybrid between X-C skiis and snowshoes, sort of short, wide X-C skiis. I believe they have built-in skins. ...
StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves
James Marco, you know that you you shouldn't throw out the high and low! You are artificially narrowing your results. The high and low indicate experimental uncertainty with the procedure/setup. Statistics are...
StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking Stoves
Companion forum thread to: StoveBench: A Stove Testing Protocol for Comparing the Performance of Backpacking StovesStoveBench defines a protocol that is used to measure two important backpacking stove performance features (power and efficiency)...
How did your crew select itineraries?
Just wondering what some of your crews' strategies may have been for selecting their top 6 itineraries. The Philmont Guidebook says to have each crew member (youth) choose their six favorite programs,...
MYOG Fingerless Mittens easy
I needed something to keep my hands warm for typing and handwriting in the winter months. This started as a discussion in the regular gear area, I thought it should be over...
Power Bank Testing Results
So at the suggestion of David Thomas I bought myself a voltmeter/ammeter and have since been going HOG WILD. I've tested every cable in my house, bought more batteries and cables than...
Shake, rattle and roll.
I was thinking of Alaska people. I hope all of you are doing okay. David still has power and internet access and time to post so must be okay. They were talking...
Nuclear power and climate targets
I found this bit worth knowing about. I am not going to post my opinion about it because I have not really formed one yet, besides general leanings on nuclear power. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/finland-eyes-nuclear-power-to-hit-climate-targets#.W_IWe3RJ3DM...
Bob Marshall Open 2019
I'm getting excited too. I was looking at route options last night. A local recommended Buffalo Joe's in Depuyer for dinner, and they also may be able to give me a lift...
Favorite Mens Briefs / Boxers for Backpacking???
Hi, What is your favorite mens briefs / boxers for backpacking? I have worn the Patagonia Capilene briefs for years, but their latest re-design does not fit me right. I am looking...
Fun w/ packing peanuts
Finally got a chance this morning to pull out my big bag of packing peanuts to do a little volume calculations on backpacks, stuff sacks, etc. I was initially trying to figure...
