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100 weight fleece pullover is light?
Thought I'd share this find with you guys. I picked up this little number at my local TJ Max. It's a Marmot Bridgeport 1/2 zip. It was $29 for a 1/2 zip...
Lite Trail Solid Fuel System
I purchased this cook system about six months ago when they offered a limited run. The mug I received has the Toaks branding on it; from my understanding, this is not typical...
Attention Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt users!
I"m looking for a decent review in regards to the new EE Enigma quilts. I haven't found much on BPL, or any other site. I have previously owned an EE Revelation 20...
GPS data vs Compass Declination
ah.. just researched as to why my older and still apparently perfectly functioning garmin geko was giving me odd declination info. it seems (Bob's op pending on this) that compass corrections come...
MYOG 2 person Tarp Tent
My Goal: Create a Tarp Tent that can be separated into a separated shaped tarp and inner net tent large enough for two. This will allow me to take either or both...
1000 Island Lake in winter
Maybe this should be in the Pre-trip planning forum, but since I don't actually have a plan yet, I'm starting here first. For those familiar with winter hiking and the Mammoth Lakes...
"Light" gear list to shoot for?
Hello all, I'm using the winter months to get my gear in order for summer Sierra backpacking. Let me start by saying I have nothing but respect for people in the 5-10...
MYOG Down Jacket
Hello everyone, So I stumbled across BPL about 6 months ago while looking for a lightweight backpack for my birthday. After poking around on the MYOG forum for a bit I chose...
800 fp Sierra Designs Hoody $99 w free shipping
Under "Web Specials" on the Sierra Designs website the 800 fp Gnar Hoody is 1/2 off ($99)and free shipping. Lots of sizes and colors available (mens & womens styles); it has thumb...
Lofty Fleece Layer
"If 2.5 oz Apex is about equal in warmth to a 400 wt fleece..." This may be true in some (emph. "some") lab tests, but it isn't accurate anywhere else. Static clo...
Tarptent Notch vs. Zpacks Hexamid Long
I'm coming down the home stretch in deciding between the purchase of two shelters - the Tarptent Notch and the Zpacks Hexamid Long (with mesh floor, bathtub floor and beak). I'm 6'4"...
Fitness Monitors?
del The Fitbits are pretty cool. Measures steps, distance and flights of steps and syncs wirelessly with their website. Doesn't measure heart rate. MapMyWalk is an awesome app that monitors distance and...
Snags with Tags
Here's the link to the BPL post about the Jam mods. Read through it, Greg, as there are lots of good ideas and replies. Might give you some ideas... http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=64923 molte grazie....
Snags with Tags
Companion forum thread to:Snags with Tags Just as a warning some companies like westcomb snip part of the factory tag to show that the item was purchased at a factory sale and...
Ultralight Saws
Some hikers have adopted a method of starting campfires with the use of stove fuels such as Esbit tabs or alcohol. When we did make a campfire my hiking partner and I...
GEAR FETISHES ;o)
OK, the Doctor is in: You may now confess to all gear fetishes that you have in our little group therapy session. "Hi, my name is Eric and I have a (few)...
Garmin for the semi-luddite
I have successfully loaded maps based on Opencyclemaps onto both a Garmin Etrex 30 and Garmin's Basecamp computer software. This is an extremely helpful thread. I've always done the map and compass...
Review on the New Down Quilt from Sierra Designs with built in hood and hand pockets
Review by Ammon Bruce I took Michael's offer to test out the New Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt. This thread started out about a quilt and now it is on tents. Michael sent...
"Faux-dini": 2.3 oz. Windshirt, <$15 - Initial Review and Sourcing
Ok...sure, I bought a green XXL for myself and a L blue for my wife....and for the sheer curiosity, a set of 6 lego minifigures. I'll be able to tell on the...
Variation on Daryl's theme (in c minor), Foam vests meets Fishnet concept.
Such an extruder would make clothing at a huge rate It would saturate the BPL niche market in a few minutes You'de have to mass sell them at Target, Wallmart, and... Another...
