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New gear list, nothing fancy
So I just packed up everything for a weekender so I cant weight everything, but had the desire to post a gear list to have maybe some ol' vets look at it....
MYOG Cuben Gatewood Cape (how to pattern?)
I'm on to planning the next project. Thinking of a simple, very light, tarp shelter to pack when I don't expect rain, for day hikes etc. Thinking of something similar to the...
Do you carry a backup fire starter? What and Why or Why Not?
I don't know - I think these fire starting items give people a false sense of security. If you're out there solo, and all the wood is wet, and your gear is...
A Visual Paradigm for Windshirts - Multiple Axis of Understanding.-Rev 0
There was a recent thread entitled “Windshirt Question”. See http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=87001&disable_pagination=1 As is common on the forum, there were a lot of dissenting opinions. About ½ ways through the thread, Paul Hatfield (clear_blue_skies)...
Red Ledge Backpacker Poncho at REI $17
http://m.rei.com/product/822592/red-ledge-storm-backpacker-poncho-mens-special-buy#specsTab THink I found it here http://www.redledge.com/#!9030/c1ybh Can't find weight, though. One below is 10.55 oz. The longer length will add an ounce? http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13238461 This is probably it for 11.6 oz. http://www.libertymountain.com/products/5201/518575...
what trips does your troop have planned for this year?
It's always good to share ideas for outings. My troop is in northern California. We're planning on going to the Ishi Wilderness, Lassen, and the Rae Lakes loop in SEKI. What about...
Rainshield versus frogtoggs ultralite 2 versus other
Any meaningful differences? Considering a suit from one of these companies, have read the threads about poor durability, and then I read how people get through long hikes just fine. I suppose...
Rab Cirrus Wind top black L & M for $65 @ Backcountry Outlet
Picked one up in L. Fits a little tight in the chest, but for $65, I can't complain too much. http://www.backcountry.com/rab-cirrus-wind-top-mens Many people like this jacket, but if you are looking for...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Shelter Review
Companion forum thread to:Hyperlite Mountain Gear UltaMid 2 Shelter Review Nice review, thanks! How are the Cuben panels connected? And at the diagonal ridge seams? Tape and sewed? What kind of tape?...
Gear List Project: FEEDBACK Appeciated!
Hiya! I've learned a ton from all of the generous peeps on the site who have given their time in answering questions and engaging each other on BPL. Taking that knowledge and...
Your first "UL" piece of gear?
Montbell thermawrap. Was so amazed that it was lighter and warmer than my $25 Gap puffy. Looking back, I kick myself sometimes. My first trip I brought several Lb's worth of air...
Current UL windshirts and breathability: are there other options and layering techniques?
> high-breathability wind shirts that are water-resistant. A moment's thought will show that this is really a contradiction in terms, at least with current (and foreseeable) technology. You will just have to...
Current UL windshirts and breathability: are there other options and layering techniques?
The recent thread on the breathability (the lack of it) in many of the current offerings causes my to wonder if there are heavier but more effective wind layer options that should...
Sale on the NEW LiteTrail Titanium Tent Stakes, Shepherd's Hook
We received the new Shepherd's Hook ti stakes in stock today. The new version is powder-coated down 1/3 of the length in a hi-vis green color. The "hi-vis" came out less neon...
Rain Jacket suggestions - Plasmic?
Eric: My point is that if you browse reviews of popular TV sets, you'll also find hundreds of posts from disgruntled users whose TV sets have broken. TV sets break. Rain jackets...
4th Most Popular Size for Bearikade Food Canister
Just wanted to share an interesting piece of trivia. The 4th most popular requested size for the Bearikade is a custom 12" tall/750 cu in can. I just ordered one and was...
Newbie Seam Sealing my Moment DW
Im a newbie in sense that I never seam sealed my own tent. I just received my new tt moment dw (awesome awesome awesome) and I set it up in my garage...
MYOG Down Hood 2.0
Thought I'd share some pics of the second hood I made (sold the first). 15D Argon CS90 (0.98oz/yd2) 19.2g (0.677 oz) of 850FP water resistant down (0.75oz was just way too much......
Can anyone do a weigh in on a contrail and a chrome dome?
I finally got around to weighing all of my gear for an upcoming thru. Two biggest offenders: Tarptent and GoLite. My brand new contrail comes in at 29 ounces (with stuff sack...
new SMD packs
I did not mean to say different as in different/new, but rather different for SMD (or any other retailer). You make the same point I was trying to make, this pack is...
