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cheap and light winter sleeping systems
Currently I'm using a BA hogan park 0 degree bag. It's over 4lbs, takes up a ton of room in my bag. In addition, I'm thinking it's not as warm because it's...
How to join polycro to silnylon?
I'm making a shelter similar to Nemo Bugout, but with fly and two walls of silnylon and two walls of polycro. Probably a mesh floor too. I like views. But what is...
Nausea & Throwing Up
With all humility, I am looking to solve a problem that has plagued a number of my hikes. I am not looking for detailed bio-physics of the human metabolism as I have...
Idea for snowshoe/crampon/short ski combo? Any potential?
I don't know much about snowshoes or skis, so please feel free to let me know any and all problems with this idea. It may be very short sighted ultimately. It's meant...
Xtherm overweight
I got a new Xtherm regular. However, on the scales it shows 16.2 oz instead of the advertised 15 oz. Does this mean my Xtherm is defective, or is this rather normal?...
Visited the new Arcteryx store in Portland
I was really excited about going and checking out the store. Turned out to be a disappointment. There ultralight down jacket does not have cinch cords to tighten the hood down in...
GPS Advice - Recommendations
I've always solely used a Map and Compass for backpacking/hiking but have had an eye on purchasing a GPS. I'm currently looking at the Garmin Oregon 600 and eTrex 30 Models, and...
Jerry Quilt Idea
I made a 3/4 tapered Underquilt using Jerry's idea of half radius sewn through baffles. The taper added a little challenge to things but I think will actually be a bonus in...
Ampy
Any chance this is actually going to work well enough to replace external batteries or solar chargers? http://www.getampy.com/ No. I am always skeptical of those wonders. They claim that they generate lots...
$0.01 (USD) for Stainless Steel Multi-Function Saber Card @ GearBest.com
Hi BPL friends, This is May from Gearbest.com, we are offering the most competitive price especially for outdoor gears and flashlights, we are new here BPL and want to set up our...
Electrolyte needs and real food
"Your assumed 60 bpm resting heart rate seems high to me if you mean a true resting rate (before you get out of bed in the morning) and you are in good...
Vargo Ti-Arc pack with Cuben Fiber
This is interesting. Vargo just released there "Ti-Arc" external frame back with Cuben Fiber body. Claimed weight is 1lbs.15ozs! Not too shabby, I kinda dig it. http://www.vargooutdoors.com/ti-arc-cf-backpack.html#.VGLjIskzxbE Thanks, I was waiting for...
MSR Windboiler Stove: Trail Report
I've just posted what I call a "Trail Report" on the new Windboiler stove from MSR. Basically, I take the stove out and see how it does in real world conditions. This...
25gram canister stove? Brs-3000t. Is this the new lightest canister stove?
I'm not aware of canister stove testing standards, although it would allow easier comparison of results. There are lots of variables: Starting water temp, water volume, pot used, gas burn rate, fuel...
2015 Bob Marshall Wilderness Open
Holland Lake to Swift Reservoir, starting May 23rd at 0800 MDT. http://bedrockandparadox.com/bob-marshall-wilderness-open/ For those who have participated in the past or been following along: this should be a fairly tough course with...
Hiking with USFS Maps Only
In the thread about Luke Schmidt’s: Bob Wilderness trip, Luke asked me this question, “Nick I'm glad you enjoyed it. Your comment makes me think FS maps used to be the standard....
cuben slippery?
I'm about to pull the trigger on an innernet and am leaning towards cuben because my preconceived idea is that cuben is much less slippery than sil. The few ounce weight savings...
Long handled ti spoons
Is there any real differences between the Vargo and Optimus spoons? Similar but not the same. The Vargo (listed specs) is 5 g lighter and matte( typical Ti finish) The Optimus looks...
Beautiful Cold Pain
Well I finished the pemi loop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Here's the good, the bad and the ugly. In short, I felt under-prepared. It was a solo trip of...
Trinity Alps: Caribou Lake
October 9th to October 12th, 2014 3.5 Days and 17 Miles: 8.5 Miles to Caribou Lake, Point In and Out Daytime Temperatures: 70F to 78F Evening Temperatures: 40F to 45F Trail Head:...
