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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...
Any Enigma Reports???
Thanks Tim, I'll see it in 8 days? :) Duane Probably not even! Peter is stuffing it today so it will ship tomorrow via priority. -Tim I'm a pretty big guy (6'2",...
Don't camp in creekbeds
Those of you who hike the Southwest already know this, but coming from the Pacific Northwest, this video was a real eye-opener.flashflood yep. When you walk the canyons and see the debris...
Locus Gear CP3 Poles - Initial Impression
Hey everyone. So this is sort of a pickup thread from the GG LT4 thread a while back announcing that they were back in stock. It took a turn to Locus Gear...
New Sawyer mini: Gravity filtration vs. squeeze concept
A couple years back, I created this long thread on gravity filters: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=21537 I've been using my circa 2009 (all-black) Sawyer--the one that Wal-Mart sells with a water bottle--with good success in...
Backpacking With A Thermometer
Companion forum thread to:Backpacking With A Thermometer Contrarian view again... Many years ago I bought a thermometer that screwed into an aluminum case. It was an interesting toy, but really had no...
Backstitch vs Lockstitch
Which is better to secure the end of a seam? Or is there much difference between the two? By lockstitch I mean running the needle in one spot a couple of times...
BPL has Ads now ?
I understand not wanting the system to be gamed, but isn't the point to have ads that are clicked on regularly? If I clicked, for example, one ad per day, is that...
First aid kit contents?
Hello everyone. I'm new here. I'm not new to backpacking, but I am new to the lightweight thing. I've been a bit down-and-out medically speaking for a few years, but I'm making...
helping girlfriend reduce weight - personal fears
last July a friend who would later become my girlfriend told me she wanted to become an avid backpacker. i offered to go on an easy out and back on the AT...
Bug Out Bag / Prepper Setup / Survival-based UL kit and philosophy
Ben, now why would I shoot someone carrying a bottle of bourbon? :) Probably give ya a place to crash for the night and send ya on yer way with a pack...
Bug Out Bag / Prepper Setup / Survival-based UL kit and philosophy
Disclosure: In the interest of max exposure and feedback, I'm intentionally posting the following under 'gear' - not 'chaff' - expecting some may not agree. Before filing this away as propaganda, paranoia...
Squeeze Filter and Tannins
I just returned from a backpacking trip along the Washington State Wilderness Coast within Olympic National Park. I used the squeeze filter to treat water that was heavy in tannins. At the...
