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New katadyn "befree" filter bottle?
Picked up the 3L Seeker and the replacement filter at REI. They were both on an endcap display with an "Exclusively at REI!" sign. Must have made some deal with Katadyn. Makes...
Lightweight shelters--which is your favorite? (Z-Packs Duplex vs Duomid vs ???)
I'm in the market for an 2-person ultralight shelter, probably something used off of BPL or eBay. I used a Tarptent Contrail on my last hike and didn't like the silnylon construction. It...
Teaching land navigation
I'm trying to put together a short presentation on land navigation for an outdoor club. (There's already plenty of very good resources out there so I tell myself I'm trying to integrate...
Tell me about your poncho
Hi Ben C., Tyvek Homewrap also works very well for a rain skirt for similar reasons (it's stiffer and doesn't cling to the body), isn't that much heavier than one made out...
REI traverse - Osprey Atmos opinions??
Hi everyone. REI is having a sale this week and the family is heading down to get a backpack for my wife. Â I think we are going to shoot for 65L size...
Reader questions on backpacking in kilts and skirts?
Suspenders? Just don't make the elastic too tight and you can move the position on your hips or waist wherever you want. In regards to having skirts work in all conditions, they...
Total Solar Eclipse 2017
Planning on being on the trail during the total solar eclipse in 2017. Â Never experienced one. Naive question, but I have no idea of the darkness. Â Can one hike during the...
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...
