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Hawk Vittles
Does anyone have any experience with Hawk Vittles, who sells dehydrated meals? If so, any recommendations, any favorites? How was the company, shipping, & prices? Thx I love Hawk Vittles. I've always...
Alcohol Stove Users Only
Finally got glowing. Very small (1x3 mm) piece of very thin platinum "foil". Smashed it between sandpapers as mentioned above it got really creased. Then took 1 match and made a crack...
Westcomb Focus LT Hoody Review
Length is a bigee for me also. Wouldn't know this is a long jacket, but for Dan's post. Usually when I read rain jacket reviews, I just have to sigh and hope...
Stoic Bags?
I am in the market for a new bag. I am looking at the usual suspects. I want a 30-35* bag and had narrowed down my search to the WM Highlite and...
Shangri-La 2 or MLD Trailstar?
I've been trying to decide on a new shelter that I could use for two, but is still light enough to take on solo trips. I've narrowed it down to either to...
Ultimate Directions AK "Race" pack
I use apostrophes as it's much more than a race pack. This would be a suitable pack for most any long day adventures. AK is not for Alaska :), but Anton Kupricka...
Feathered Friends light-weight jackets are no longer made in USA!
Hah. Honestly, I'd rather drop it than berate the guy. I appreciate the support, but it's not a big deal. He got on my nerves calling me out and judging me, but...
Women and men on the trail
Yes, it’s different. When we hike in the Sierra, we don’t see many couples hiking together. We see a lot of men, and a few groups of women. But plain old couples...
Teeny-tiny sleeping pad?
I need to get a sleeping pad for my 2-year old daughter (and possibly update the rest of the family's pads as well) for an upcoming multi-month expedition. Small packed size is...
Land's End Polartec Aircore fleece jackets etc?
Hi, i was wondering if anyone here has tried the Polartec AirCore fleece jackets, pullovers, etc? They claim to have 20% more warmth and be a lighter weight because they use hollow...
Daily calorie requirements for long term thru hikes?
When I go backpacking I usually compute how many calories I need to eat per day based on mileage and my weight and then pack that much food. I did 2 weeks...
Where does durability win over light weight?
what part of the Whites are difficult to navigate? I find them to be pretty well signed at most trail junctions. It is my "home field" so that helps a lot this...
NEW Patagonia Encapsil ("Dry Down") Parka
I think it is more like (We have spent millions developing this jacket, and don't want our [potentially] multimillion dollar marketing campaign being spoiled). How are they bribing you Babak, in garments...
NEW Patagonia Encapsil ("Dry Down") Parka
I am with you and think quite a bit of this is BS from BPL, one of the reasons why I did not renew my membership. Richard, Thank you. Super helpful information....
Modifying a Trail Designs 12-10 alcohol stove ?
I'm puttering about with my Christmas present- a Ti Sidewinder for an Evernew 0.9L pot. On the TD website they say that the 12-10 stove won't fit in this pot with the...
Bivy Plans - Checking on materials
I second that the bivy looks great. Roomy but not wasteful. If I ever get around to making another, that's how I'll do it. I haven't made a tarp yet just because...
So....how do you all feel about Oregon??
Let's see... flaming pinko outdoorswoman? Yes, Oregon is for you. Do not doubt it. I'm originally from Pittburgh, but have lived all over the country (and the world). I did my 5-year...
Going from Traditional to Lightweight
No worries on the reply here. That's a great review! What size (M or L) Exos 58 did you get? I'm torn between this and the REI Flash 45. Part of me...
Going from Traditional to Lightweight
First post here at BPL. I'm 6'3'' and 165 lbs, a side sleeper, and athletic. I'm trying to get back into backpacking (Eagle Scout with Philmont and lots of other hikes under...
My thoughts on the SONY RX1...a little review
Hi everyone, I have been shooting with the Sony RX1 for about 3 weeks now and decided to do a little review. First let me say this is a great little camera,...
