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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...
NEOAIR XLITE MAX SV - Searching for a Wide and Light Sleeping Pad/Mat...
Even harder to find is anything in the torso/wide dimensions that is rectangular. Not a fan of the mummy shape as a toss-n-turn sleeper. Fortunately the Neoair Trekker is made in a...
Concept idea for framed, truly UL pack using bamboo, UHMWPE fabric, cord, etc
A number of years ago, when i first forayed into MYOG with very little knowledge or experience, i tried making a carbon fiber framed pack in an unusual design. Â It didn't work...
Snow Gaiters. Recommendations.
I'm looking for some recommendations for some snow gaiters. Initially they will be for some local peak bagging day hikes that may involve snow. I'm thinking long ones for possible post holing....
Making a super insulated silicone bottle
I have a hyrdoflask vacuum insulated bottle, and it's nice, but it's heavy being made out of stainless steel. I can't afford a titanium vacuum insulated bottle (and they're still on the...
Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and the Ultralight Cottage Industry (Short Film & Commentary)
It's not the UHMWPE part that's expensive in highly aligned UHMWPE, it's the highly aligned part. I've used a lot of cuben over the past 5 years (tarps, tents, packs, rain gear...
Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and the Ultralight Cottage Industry (Short Film & Commentary)
I would have to say that I am disappointed by Cuben, but still have hopes for it's potential. Rog, Dave, and others have already delineated the immense cons of Cuben. To whit: ...
Need some new rain shell pants
The north country has been harsh on my rain pants to the point I am considering a replacement. My lightweight (7oz) ones are Montane (forget the model) with Entrant DT 2.5 layer...
What dual usb charger do you use?
I bought this RavPower dual usb charger. Both ports are 2.4A. It charges very quickly but it's pretty heavy at 3 oz. It seems well made but is a generic one they...
DeLorme inreach users ??
Quick question for the folks who own either SE or Explorer. Are you satisfied with the units you purchased and if you were to do it again would you upgrade to the...
Sleeping pad recommendations
Hi guys, I've been using the Thermarest Z-Lite Sol pad for awhile, and I just don't sleep well on it at all. I'm looking for something lighter and more suitable for side-sleeping....
Primus Winter Gas Review
Wow. Â Thanks much. Â I just spent an hour looking at YouTube videos on how to refill your canisters, mostly with butane, but there were even a few using a proportion (20-30%) of...
Help From Fellow Size 12/13 Shoe Sizer's (UL Sandal Help)
I hope I'm not alone in the frustration of searching for UL sandals where I can find weights for size 12 or 13 (depending on brand) instead of only finding spec weights...
Henry Worsley: Antarctica Solo, Unsupported
Companion forum thread to: Henry Worsley: Antarctica Solo, UnsupportedHenry Worsley is attempting what could be the first solo, unsupported, and unassisted foot-crossing of Antarctica. Worsley? Why does that name ring a bell?  ...
