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I miss the old BPL...
I love to read good trip reports and really enjoyed the recent ones from Jorgen about his Alaska treks. I also like reading about gear and reports from the outdoor trade shows...
Liquid / soft foods for backpacking
I've been backpacking for about 15 years but this past winter I had surgery for a Zenker's Diverticulum in my esophagus. Long story short is that healing has been slow, and I...
Easy way to save not ounces but a couple pounds off your pack!!!!
Camelling up works for me. If I drink a bunch of water before setting out in the morning I find that I feel much better throughout the day. I often don't drink...
Lightweight Backpacking Workshop for Scouts 2
Same intro comments as my post above. Review comments welcomed from other Scouters First workshop session: 1 hour 55 minutes: • The big three: packing, sleeping, shelter • A brief introduction to...
New lightest battery Anker Powercore 10000
Just got the Anker PowerCore 10000 and I'm NOT thrilled with it. Â Most likely going to return it. Dislikes: Only 1 charging port so can only charge 1 device at a time...
Strength of .93 oz Membrane Silpoly vs 1.24 oz Silnylon
I found Rockywoods 0.7 to be good for ~15 lb/in. https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/108230/#post-3370891 I've always taken tear strength and tensile strength to be two different things. Â Can some one with some expertise comment? Seams...
school me on gps's
Hi Jerry Which is why many of us still do not trust a GPS all that much. When the GPS says you are going south uphill, but the compass says you are...
2016 Gossamer Gear Mariposa
It looks like GG put some gusto into their packs, solving the sag issue between the belt and pack, larger hip belt pockets, etc. Â Does anyone have the new version? Â They are...
el cheapo chinese sleeping bags
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huxNXIeK8rU http://www.amazon.com/AEGISMAX-Outdoor-Urltra-Light-sleeping-Urltra-compactable/dp/B00XE2SKG2/ manufacturers website interesting review ... 440g total weight 230g of 800 fill goose down 95/5 20D nylon shell ~ 70-80 yankee dollahz and before the BPL pitchforks come out ......
Flat Tarp Noob Qs
I just picked up a 5x9 flat tarp with LineLocs and I've been experimenting with it in the yard today. Unfortunately the tarp does not have a grommet on the tieout to...
How to Make a "Polycryo" A-Frame Tarp
I've been making and selling "polycro" (cross-linked polyolefin heat-shrink plastic) tarps/tents for a few years now and have learned a lot in the process about what works well and how to construct...
What are your favorite tool/software/website s for planning a backpacking trip
I was wondering what tools/software/websites that everyone uses for planning their backpacking trips? And what are your favorite features or tools of that software or website that you have found to be...
Arcteryx Norvan SL - 4.2 oz Rain Shell with Gore Tex Permanent Beading Surface
Has anyone seen, or preferably used, this new 120g rain shell from Arcteryx? I gather the North Face have released a similar jacket, but this seems to be even lighter and, if it...
Breathable, quick-drying baseball cap?
Kodiak you think - if you have it - that it can be scraped off? cheers mate. Hi Jimmy, I've got a couple Patagonia pieces that have the exact same hi-viz logo...
The Kelty external frame backpack thread
The zPack ArcHaiul pack is an external, albeit a rather light frame, as are the Seek Outside Paradox packs that several BPL members are now using for extended trips or hunting. Colin...
Burn times of 4 oz isobutane canister
Jerry, Yup. A standard soda bottle or PET bottle works fine as you say they hang in at around an ounce. I always bring at least two canisters with me. I have...
Thoughts on the Sawyer mini
I love my mini. Been using it since the summer of 2013, after my Squeeze quit working. I use it only in clear mountain streams. Haven't had one issue with it. Once...
SUL being forced upon me
Hey Eric, have a read of this: Non operative treatment of rotator cuff tears It's a surgeon's journal, by the way. "The physical therapy program, derived from a systematic review of the...
Sawyer Gravity Setup - Bag Alternatives
I use a 2L Platypus CleanStream dirty bag and it works great! Â However, I think an upgrade to 4L would make me happier. Â I just upgraded from the Sawyer Squeeze filter to...
Sawyer Gravity Setup - Bag Alternatives
I've been using my Sawyer filter with a gravity setup for over a year now. It's pretty simple:Â I hang a water bladder up on a branch or nub, then have several feet...
