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First hiking experiences in winter (Colorado)
Hello guys, my name is Fabian and I am a 26yo exchange student from Germany. My plan for spring break is to visit Colorado and go hiking. It is my first winter...
Sewing help: skipping stitches
Hey all, I could use a bit of help. I'm trying to sew 4 layers of 70D coated ripstop and I'm getting missed stitched. Â Fewer layers work fine. Â I tried sewing 4...
Moulder Strip put to the test. Butane canister use at -21F/-29C
BobM, of the eponymous "Moulder Strip" fame asked me to test one when I went to Fairbanks last month when temps were forecast to be -25F. Â Thankfully (because I was working outside...
Resizing Photos: How To
Okay, we cannot post a picture that is larger than 1MB. There are probably a couple reasons for this (1) photos stored on the server take up a lot of space and...
Titanium doctors! Can this pot be saved?
I brought my titanium pot on an overnight group winter backpacking trip in the NH White Mountains, and we had several stoves going and lots of snow being melted for hot drinks. The...
Montbell Japan online shop offers free shipping?
I just ordered from their Japan online store and apparently it gave me free shipping. I know at the time some of the products offered in Japan were not available in other...
What is happening in the SUL world?
Ah, but you're commenting in the wrong thread then, Roger. Â The enjoyment comes in many forms. I'm not about to go out and buy a bunch of lighter replacement gear simply for...
What is happening in the SUL world?
I first got on to BPL back in 2006. Dove in with both feet into the SUL world with a Gossamer Gear Whisper G6, Nunatak Arc Ghost, Mountain Laurel Design Cuben poncho,...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
Thanks  BJ and Craig :) I ran 2 miles four days last week. On Friday I fell on gravel and bruised my hand ( plus a bit o'blood on knee). Yesterday had that...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
Well, given the up to 15 inches of rain we are waiting to get between Saturday and Sunday...I am calling this the end of the week... Last Saturday I ran seven  miles, the...
Training thread. Goals, updates, questions, etc.
As suggested by Craig...and inspired by an old thread where aspiring ultra runners posted their progress and supported one another. This is not meant to be restricted to any particular activity. Whatever...
BMI... does it mean much? Misleading? Good basic info/guideline?
I guarantee I can find someone with the same BMI that can’t even do a single pullup or pushup properly. In fact, most people with “normal” BMIs can’t." I would speculate with...
BMI... does it mean much? Misleading? Good basic info/guideline?
I hear a lot about BMI. The idea I am getting is that it is a basic guideline but a lot of people  make too much of it. It can actually be...
Mathematical rambling on the topic of altitude acclimatization
Disclaimer: this is a semi-shameless plug for a blog post. It's only semi-shameless, because the blog is not monetized in any way, and it therefore benefits me in no way. In fact, the...
How would you give a presentation on UL Backpacking?
Our local community college has a diverse array of topics presented throughout the year.  There are book authors (including BPLer Erin McKittrick) introducing their book, people giving trip reports of wilderness or overseas...
cheap butane canisters
Fred Meyer doesn't carry the Max Burton or Max Performance canisters anymore - $4 for 8 ounces. Â Too bad, because they worked down to 28F or even colder so they must have...
Running tips ? As in not getting hurt.
Half an hour a day, slow jog in the woods, no stopping just slowing if need be, a bit of stretching before. Cardio is all good. Finished my first week and besides...
Waders
Do you backpack light with waders? I don't see how. I've just convinced myself that the MLD Core is enough pack for the short tenkara hikes ( 1-3 nights ) I'm planning....
Do you ever pack extra tent stakes?
I also bring an extra Ti stake and an extra mini bic lighter, both have come in handy, if not for me sometimes for someone I'm traveling with. Oops!I forgot to bring all...
Any experience with Luke's Ultralite Thru-Hiker "laundry day" shorts?
I saw them here on Massdrop: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/lukes-ultralite-shorts?referer=BS4J98 It says they are 1oz in total weight, made of Argon90, have a drawstring waist, and pack down to the size of a cigarette lighter....
