Search Backpackinglight.com
2,638 Result(s) found for "Best scale" out of 200,410 total records. (0.031s)
Patagonia Houdini or Stoic Wraith
If you didn't have a wind shirt currently, what one would you go for and why? I'm currently leaning toward the Patagonia Houdini and the Stoic Wraith. I've heard the Houdini has...
Camp sandals that work with socks
Hello, I hike in FiveFingers and am looking for a sandals that I could wear around camp when it is a little colder with my wool socks. Basically something like the Chacos...
Klymit Static V Pad
Anyone have one of these yet? I just ordered one after meeting an AT hiker with one on my Long trail hike. I have a Big Agnes Air Core now but am...
Moving to CA!!!
I am getting ready to embark on a major life change. The pup and I are moving to California. Not exactly sure where I am going to land, I am just winging...
How do you inflate your air mattess?
A while ago we got some Neoair short air mattresses, pretty cheap on a clearance because I think the model was discontinued. Our next trip is in late Sep. Anyway, I tried...
I am a big guy!
I am roughly 6'2, 305lbs...i'm in very good shape despite the extra fat put on since college wrestling ended 5 years ago. to put it as simply as i can: Is there...
Budget Improvement on 12 pounds
I just returned from hiking the Long Trail in VT, which was 280+ mi in 16 days (+1 rest day), in which I carried about 12-13 pounds of BPW. I've spent most...
Backpacking as "Sport"?
Yes or No? I've heard it said that backpacking is a sport by several people, mostly here at BPL within the forums. What do you think? Does it matter? If it is...
Montane's US distributor Sport Hansa
Having seen many positive reviews of Montane clothing, mostly from UK-based bloggers, I started looking for US retailers without much luck. Yesterday I called Sport Hansa, the US distributor, to ask who...
1000 Island Lake
Here are a few pictures and a brief post-trip report on my backpacking trip to Thousand Island Lake, in the Sierras near Mammoth. I've been planning this trip for a couple years...
Camp Chairs?
Cuben chair not so good idea. The material has no elasticity - won't mold to the shape of our nethers It has no porosity - water will sit on it and soak...
Montane Minimus SMOCK - 143 grams
Noticed this on Outdoorsmagic: http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-news/2013-gear-preview---montane/9862.html The stand-out item is the Montane Minimus Smock - which is claimed to weigh just 143g. It's also made of Pertex Shield +, which is the more...
Pacradomus: some experiments with a packraft as a mini-house
Hello, I am posting this in parallel to a post at packrafting.org, as I have been told it might be of interest here. I do realise there is a 'packraft' section on...
Thin CCF Pads
I'm not sure if this has been addressed yet, but I'm looking for input on thin Closed Cell Pads. I'm planning on a sleep system involving a (yet to be made) MYOG...
Zelph's Fosters Pot and a MYOG Fancee Feest
Bob, Since we're on a bit of a thread drift, do you remember the bags of Bo Pic dried shrimp? A little hot water, minute rice, olive oil, flour and Kitchen Bouquet,...
synthetic mid-layer and other dilemmas
I am sure this has been covered a hundred times, but I still can't figure it out. I would like a good layering kit 3-season kit to use with a 30 degree...
Free-standing vs. Non-Free-standing Tents (both opinions wanted)
Hi there. I am looking around for a tent to complete my backpacking set-up, and had some questions about the style of the tent I should be looking for. Maybe y'all can...
Help with wife's gear.
We have a grand canyon trip planned in October temps will be 40-80 as we are going rim to rim. I really want her to enjoy backpacking so need some help before...
Lightweight Trekking Poles
I am in the market for buying trekking poles for the first time and am having a bit of difficulty selecting a pair. After searching the forums for a little while I...
Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne, returning through 10 Lakes Basin 4 Days & 50 miles (approx)Loop June 22 through June 25 Trailhead - White Wolf Temperatures: 80-70 degrees F Day, 55-40 degrees...
