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Android + Backcountry Navigator vs Garmin GPS devices.
I want to carry an Android device for photos, videos, movies, pictures, wikipedia, Internet and tons of other features. It doesn't make a ton of sense to have a full Garmin GPS...
How goes your going pot gripperless?
I forgot my pot gripper for my non-stick pot lid late last Summer when I was fixing pancakes, so had to use the standby, a sock. In an effort to save weight,...
Dependable, light base-plate compass
Hi, I'm searching for some good baseplate (with transparent plastic) compass. Should be dependable, mirror is not needed, Weight is important. For now found this one: Brunton Micro Mini Base Plate Compass...
Does anyone know when Big Agnes will be releasing their Q-Core SL?
3 things you can generally count on with cascade designs 1. their pads are accurately rated 2. they will take care of you no matter what 3. youll pay for more $$$$...
BearpawWWD Vs. MLD PYRAMID discussion
So i'm not sure whether or not people are particularly opinionated or informed on this, but I need additional information before i'm willing to drop 170.00 + on a pyramid shelter. I...
Esbit Burner
I volunteered to make one of these trays for a friend in Australia and they were so much fun to make I kept on making them :-) One free with every purchase....
JMT Next Summer
Been working on my list for the JMT next summer. I'm pretty happy with it so far, I know there are some things on the list that some people may not take...
An Introduction to Nordic and Backcountry Ski Gear
Companion forum thread to:An Introduction to Nordic and Backcountry Ski Gear Wow..this is ALMOST as good as what type of water treatment to use. ;) Going skiing this weekend....never occurred to me...
Cuben Tarps: HMG vs ZPACKS
I am looking to get a cuben tarp and am considering two, one from HMG and the other from ZPACKS. Would appreciate comments about the differences and/or preferences. Also, should I be...
Full featured yet light pack?
Hello. I'm new to BPL and currently consider myself a pretty average backpacker. I haven't made the move to UL yet but it's pretty fascinating reading up on the subject. Looking to...
Snow Peak LiteMax WindscreenHeat Accelerator
I was in the mood to create tonight, so I decided to once and for all create a windscreen for my Snow Peak LiteMax canister stove and Evernew 0.9L pot. May still...
ULA Circuit with cuben hydrid fabric.
Alex, ULA usually charges a $50 fee for custom work, and then whatever the fabric up charge is. Going from Robic 210/Sil to all Cuben hybrid is $50 for example. Ryan "Going...
Tools for Human Powered Oversnow Travel - State of the Market Report
Companion forum thread to:Tools for Human Powered Oversnow Travel - State of the Market Report Interesting article, but the skiing article seems a bit skewed towards more high end and more technical...
Exaggerated pack weights????
Lol. Thought he was just being resourceful. Dude no matter how you look at it there's no light weight way to do any alpine mountaineering. Everything about it is heavy rope,pro,crampons an...
Newb question about pack weight
Do you guys consider "base weight" to be everything in your pack (pack included), except food/water/clothes? Or are clothes not worn included in your base weight? It seems there should be a...
can anyone beat my toothbrush and paste weight?
It's not lighter or the lightest but it works for me. The toothbrush is a .... I stuffed the zip lock of 10 Archtek tabs inside of the self storing handle of...
All-In-One Kit
Thought I would share a favorite piece of gear - more to the point, a method of staying organized that works for me. I got tired of digging in different places for...
Victorinox Solo Folding Pocket Knife
I ran across this Victorinox Solo model folding pocket knife while surfing Sierra Trading Post and bought one on impulse. I like industrial design and I think Victorinox can ring the bell...
Cross Country Loop Around Mt. Darwin via Haeckel Col & Darwin Col
After finishing a section of the Sierra High Route a few weeks ago I met a guy named Donn while hiking out through Sabrina Basin. We talked nutrition, gear, exercise, footwear and...
The (almost) Ultimate Arches Loop
Spent a couple gorgeous October days last week exploring Arches...more snaps and full trip report here Nice pics but sounds pretty dicey on the water. Maybe in the spring when snowmelt is...
