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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...
Alpacka Ninja Paddle
Anybody have any experience with these? Looking for a lightweight paddle for basic flat water raft crossings. Class 1-2 at most. At $95 for a 15oz carbon paddle, it seems like a...
the next sleeping bag for an ultra-cold sleeper
Hi Everyone, I'm writing for some advice on a new sleeping bag. I have learned, beyond all doubt, that I am a very, very cold sleeper. I currently have a 30F Katabatic...
Water treatment thoughts
I'm going back and forth these days between relying upon my Steripen (the Adventurer Opti model) and AquaMira. Pardon me while I share my thoughts, in writing, with you all. (I write...
New MH ghost whisperer down jacket, 7oz
I have corresponded with Richard a few times. Please post a link where he indicates that compressed down isn't all that bad (although realistically, what does that mean?). You are consistently being...
Lightest functional compass?
Hi all, I'll need to go off trail a bit for my next trip. So I thought it's about time I learn to use a compass as my primary means of navigation....
