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Money saver? Natl. Geog. Ultimate Outdoor Map Kit
I just found out about a new National Geographic Map Kit that is supposed to cover the entire United States with unlimited print outs and give you a one year pro membership...
How the he$$%#% do you manage your lanyard kit
I carry around a neck knife and a firesteel around my neck all day. I forget it's there. If I have a way to build a shelter and start a fire, I...
EDC Knife
I use a Victorinox Rambler which is basically a fat "Classic" which has added a small philips head screwdriver which is seem to frequently use. The blade (just like the classic) is...
SuperUltralight Temperature Indicators for Outdoor and Body Temperature/Fever Indication
Check the weather and check if you have a fever! These are probably the lightest temperature indicators on the planet. Less than 0.09oz for all 4 indicators! The package includes 3 outdoor...
Quick look: Olight i2 EOS AA LED flashlight
I have carried the Fenix E01 AAA LED flashlight for a year or so on an everyday basis and have included one on my "survival keychain" along with a Victorinox Classic knife,...
Would I regret using a 32 degree bag in sub zero temps?
I read somewhere that bags are rated at the temp you would be comfortable in naked. So I figure a 32 degree bag with a bunch wool/down layers should work. Anyone have...
what weight baselayer for 3 season backpacking?
I'm looking at getting myself some nice baselayers I will be using them for 3 season mostly in the pacific north west (I live in Portland). I haven't seen a good baselayer...
Winter Pack recommendations
Evening all, My largest volume pack is a 3 year old ULA Catalyst (75 litres) but I am looking for something with larger capacity for some 4 day winter mountaineering trips carrying...
Trying to get down to 20lb pack need advice.
I am new to the forum and to backpacking light in general. My last trip i carried 38lbs and the wife carried 27 lbs. I would like to get my pack (and...
Protecting a fosters can
i recently bought a flat bottom foster can from zelph -- i'm curious what people are doing to protect these while backpacking. what has been your experience with the durability of this...
Gear Review Standards??
In the recent solo tent state-of-the-market review I posted calling for STANDARDIZED reviews for all backpacking products - not author-generated review criterion. That way we can easily compare, say, an older solo...
Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
The project seems to be coming along swimmingly, and looks like you'll have something to take on your GC trip. Once I get my copy of the board I'll set it with...
Project: 4oz 1A USB Charger
So I'm planning a Grand Canyon Corridor R2R2R for early November, and in an effort to save weight, my Iphone 4S is my GPS, music player, camera, camcorder, etc. It's a 6...
Solid Fuel Stove Techniques
Here is a different take or spin if you will on a solid fueled stove that can contain a partially used fuel tab. A Bleuet solid fuel tablet will drop into a...
Solid Fuel Stove Techniques
Bob you're up way early this morning or are you just up way late? LOL "Pretty soon we will have to run down to the store for a 12-pack of Bleuet and...
Multi use belt
Hello BPL members, I'm working on a multi use belt for hiking and wanted to get some feed back, and see if there was any interest for something like this before I...
Cuben fibre poles (theoetical post)
Any idea if this would be possible? I gather that fabrication would be the same as with carbon poles, that is, a sheet of "C"* fibre wrapped around a round metal form...
Adult-sized, "down sweater", 800-fill, Costco: $70
Here's a new one to Costco: the Kirkland deluxe down jacket with 20-denier shell and 800-fill down. It's a Patagonia knock-off for 70 bucks, available in Scout Green, Black and Graphite grey....
First UL trip experience
I've been a backpacker for years. Lots of off-trail scrambling/peak bagging in the Cascades and Olympics in Washington. I always tried to get lightish gear, you know: 4.5 lb tent, 3.5 lb...
New Stove Gear: Fire Maple 117t and XK6 "HE" Pot
After this year's High Sierra trip, I decided I'd like to find a remote canister stove for the Scouts, so that they can use a wind screen and have something a little...
